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“Son of Africa” album showcasing Africa’s cultural heritage to the world – Kuami Eugene

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Reigning Artiste of the Year, Kuami Eugene, has disclosed that  his “Son of Africa” album was focused on showcasing the rich African cultural heritage to the rest of the world.

According to him, his maiden album, which was Rockstar focused on Ghanaian music genre, the hospitality, and how  people empowered  one another in the country.

Speaking to The Spectator, he said, the new one, “Son of Africa” album threw light on the African cultural heritage and what the continent stood for.

He stated that the songs dwelt on  the love for each other and projected the sweet melodies of African music to the world.

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For him,  he would recommend it to lovers of African music, because “it is  a representation of all the subregions  of the continent, It has a bit of East Africa, West, South Africa, and all other areas of the African continent.”

This, he said, would further sell the continent’s music on a global stage.

Touching on the period of the recording, he said, “Working on it was smooth, that’s when Coronavirus had taken the world by storm and every country was on partial lockdown, it was the period within which I recorded most of the songs.”

Kuami Eugene told this paper that the situation made it smooth, however, the only difficulty was some of those who got featured had to be sent the song for them to record their part and resend, because they were not available as a result of the border closure across the world.

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On the  reception of the album, he said he had been amazed at the messages he received  from Industry players among others expressing their approval of the quality of work done.

“The album was released few days ago, but it is  doing great on all music digital stores, the reception has been quicker than my expectations,” he said

The musicians featured include Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, Obaapa Christy, Samini, Prince Bright, DJ Mensah, Nigeria’s Zlatan and Falz and Eddy Kenzo from Uganda.

The album was produced by Richie Mensah, Wilis Beatz and Kuami Eugene himself.

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The 14 songs on the album include, Scolom, Amen, Ewurade, Beifour, Ghana We Dey, To Me, Mama, Will You among other amazing songs.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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Rhythms On Da Runway goes ‘Unbound’ on November 28 at Palms Convention Centre 

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Organisers of Rhythms On Da Runway have announced November 28, 2026 as the date for the 16th edition of the event, to be held at the Palms Convention Centre.

This year’s edition, themed: ‘UNBOUND: Because You’ve Got Style’, is focused on breaking barriers in fashion and creating space for all.

According to the Chief Executive Officer of Nineteen57 Events, Shirley Emma Tibilla, affectionately called Cookie Tee, the focus of this edition is to give everyone an opportunity to express themselves without barriers.

She told The Spectator that as a leading fashion brand in the country and beyond, they want to open doors for people regardless of their colour, size and abilities among others.

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Described by the BBC as “the biggest cultural exposé in Africa,” Rhythms On Da Runway returns this year as a celebration of fashion, music and individual expression without limits.

Organisers say for years fashion has been shaped by narrow ideas of who belongs on the runway, with certain body types, ages and abilities placed at the centre while many others are left out. UNBOUND seeks to open that picture.

This year’s runway will welcome people with different abilities, backgrounds, body types and personal stories. The theme will influence model casting, the collections, the stories told through the clothes and the way guests experience the event.

Beyond the runway, ‘Unbound’ will create room for young people to learn from established designers, gain practical experience and explore careers within fashion and the wider creative industry.

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 It will also open conversations around adaptive fashion, accessible event design, talent discovery, mentorship and employment.

The 2026 edition will bring together fashion designers and music stars from Ghana and across the African diaspora, with strong collections, live performances and an all-star cast of celebrity models.

The event will also feature the Black Star Awards, which will honour public figures shaping Africa’s future through leadership and contributions to the continent’s Orange Economy.

Organisers say the list of participating designers, performing artists, award recipients and other event details will be announced in the coming weeks.

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By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme 

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Bernice Offei dies at age 63

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The late Bernice Offei

Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei has passed on Saturday August 12, 2026.

She was 63.

The news of her demise flashed through social media on Saturday, prompting an outpouring of grief from musicians, fans and members of the Christian community, who have since paid tribute to her distinguished career. 

She gained strong reputation as a singer, songwriter and minister whose music transcended generations.  

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Some of her popular songs include ‘Kaa She Gbeyei,’ ‘It’s By Grace,’ ‘Nyame Kokroko’ and ‘N’adom Ara Kwa.’ 

Her contribution to the growth of gospel music in Ghana was recognised in 2009 when she won the Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year awards at the Ghana Music Awards, now known as the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.

Beyond music, Mrs Offei distinguished herself in academia and professional life. She attended Achimota School before earning an MPhil in Crop Science from the University of Ghana and a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from University College London in the United Kingdom. 

Mrs Offei was married to Prof. Samuel Kwame Offei, a former Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, and the couple had two children.

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Her death comes days after she was reported missing but was later found safe. 

Mrs Offei leaves behind a rich music legacy that continues to inspire faith, hope and resilience among generations of listeners. -GNA

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