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25 heroes honoured on Kwame Nkrumah’s birthday

The Prestigious Annual Predecessors Awards 2022, was held on Wednesday, 21 September, 2022, in an atmosphere charged with joy and gratitude at the Underbridge Events Centre, East Legon.
Various unsung heroes in Ghana and in the diaspora were acknowledged, celebrated and honoured by the Relevant Achievers Impacting Nations -Rain Foundations.

veteran actress Rama Brew
In his address, the Founding President of Rain, Author Ralph Antwi explained to the audience that the ultimate intent of the event was to immortalise the achievements, impacts and legacies of predecessors.
Author Ralph unveiled a packed project to be undertaken by the Predecessors Awards Worldwide for all the 25 honorees. The project which is being undertaken for 12 months before the 2023 Awards include the publishing and launching of a book for each honoree, free website, one year free healthcare, celebration of their birthdays, among others.
The list of honorees included Alice Annum, Grace Nortey, Rama Brew, Dr Jane Irina Adu, Hannah Addo, Rev. Mary Ghansah, Rev. Dr. Esther Nyamekyeh, Nombulelo Constance Zwane, Regina Ohemeng Donkor and Dora Amoako.

after receiving the honour
The rest were Justice (Rtd.) J.C. Amonoo-Monney, Elder S.K. Ampiah, Dr Emmanuel Okeson, Rev. Thomas Yawson, Rev. John Gordon Egyir-Croffet, Rev. Dr Nicholas Opuni, Apostle Bismark Akomeah, Bishop Elvis Acheampong, Bishop Joejo Dadzie, Apostle Dr Claude Halm Adjepong, Rev. Frank Bennin, Otuo Achampong, Rev. Osei Kofi, Rev. Professor Enoch Agbozo, and the Outstanding Personality of the Year, Prophet Peter Baffour Appiah-Adu.
Many dignitaries from all walks of life were present to honour the occasion. These included Apostle Dr Alfred Koduah, Rev. Dr Stephen Wengam, Rev. Dr Lawrence Tetteh, Prophet Dr Emmanuel Baidoo, Mr Sammi Awuku, Maame Afia Akoto, and many more.
Predecessors Awards Worldwide will launch their Predecessors Magazine in Johannesburg, Accra, and Virginia before the close of this year.
Entertainment
Yaw Sarpong passes on

Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the Asomafo gospel group, Yaw Sarpong, is reporteddead.
The 66 year old gospel artiste is said to have died at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi on January 20, where he was receiving medical treatment.
For sometime now, Yaw Sarpong had been dealing with prolonged health challenges, forcing him to reduce his public appearances and step away periodically from performances.
Yaw Sarpong is widely credited as a pioneer of contemporary Akan gospel music.
Through Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo, he introduced a distinctive sound marked by rich harmonies, disciplined arrangements and lyrics firmly grounded in Christian teachings.
His leadership and musical direction helped shape the identity of gospel music in Ghana for decades.
Some popular tunes by the group includes ‘Wo Haw Ne Sen’, ‘Tie Obiaa’, ‘Aduro Yesu’ and ‘Awurade Kasa’, tracks that continue to feature prominently in churches and Christian gatherings across the country.
Yaw Sarpong’s death comes barely some weeks after the passing of Maame Tiwa, a key pillar of the Yaw Sarpong’s Asomafo music group.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Diana Hamilton launches Awake Experience

Heavens will come down at the International Central Gospel Church, Temple East (ICGC) as gospel songstress Diana Hamilton holds her annual concert.
The annual concert ‘Awake Experience’ with Diana Hamilton will take place in Accra on February 15, and at the church of Pentecost, Bantama Kumasi on February 22.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro, she said this year offers another opportunity to have an experience with God, saying “So I want to be in his presence and watch him do mind blowing things.”
The ‘Aha Ye’ hit maker also announced that leading up to the event, the Diana Hamilton Team will embark on various outreaches to spread the gospel through ministration.
Themed ‘Dwell,’ will bring together renowned artiste and worshippers to celebrate faith and music.
Notable among them are Elder Dr Kwesi Mireku, Ntokozo Mbambo, Sisi Baidoo, Nana Yaw Ofori- Atta, Tagoe sisters and Joojo Arhin.
Diana Hamilton is a celebrated Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, and nurse, known for her inspirational music, spiritual depth, and impactful stage presence.
She has achieved historic wins like VGMA Artiste of the Year in 2021, becoming the first female gospel artist to do so, and is also recognised for her philanthropic work through the Diana Hamilton Foundation.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie




