Entertainment
Spanish Film Festival 2022 launched
● Mr Javier Gutierrez (middle) with Mr Mark Okraku Mantey, Mrs Elizabeth Sackey,
AMA boss and a team from the Spanish Embassy
The Spanish Embassy in Ghana on Saturday, November 26, 2022, launched a Spanish Film Festival to serve as a platform for Ghanaians to patronise movies from Spain.
The event held at the headquarters of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, was attended by Ghanaian actors, musicians, media personalities, Spaniards and Ghanaians.
Speaking to The Spectator the Spain Ambassador to Ghana, His Excellency Javier Gutiérrez said his outfit is happy achieving this feat.
According to him, over the years the embassy has done a lot of cultural activities in Ghana, and knowing Ghanaians love movies, they will show seven movies in three weeks.
He added that the feedback has been so good with a lot of people turning up, adding that it will continue to December 8, 2022.
Javier Gutiérrez noted that the initiative which also serves as an avenue for networking would be replicated in Kumasi and Tamale aside Accra.
The Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku Mantey, said the relationship between Ghana and Spain is growing stronger through the arts and culture.
He said there is more opportunity for both countries to do more business within the space.
This he said would serve as a platform for both countries to develop together.
The movies to be shown within the period are Las Ninas, Felices 140, Las Maestras de la Republica, Yuli, Un Novio Par Yasmin, Mataharis and Intemperie.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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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.
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