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Afua Asantewaa enstooled as Nkosuohemaa of Breman Essiam
- Afua Asantewaa after her enstoolment
Ghana Tourism Ambassador, Afua Asantewaa, has been enstooled as Nkosuohemaa (Development queen) of Breman Essiam in the Central Region.
Her stool name is Nana Afua Asantewaa Anomatewaa I.
Her coronation, held at the forecourt of the palace of Odefuo Afankwa III, was climaxed with a durbar to celebrate the Donkese festival of the people of Breman Essiam.
With her current role, Afua Asantewaa, who rose to prominence after attempting to break a Guinness World Record for the longest singing marathon, would be expected to use her popularity to promote the tradition and culture of her people while inspiring the youth to attain greater heights in society.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), she stated; “I am grateful for the honour bestowed on me by the people of Breman Essiam. Today marks the beginning of an exciting, progressive and challenging task that lies before me as the Queen Mother of Development in Breman Essiam. I am now Nana Afua Asantewaa Anomatewaa I.”
She expressed her profound gratitude to her husband for standing by her through thick and thin.
Many fans on social media congratulated Afua Asantewaa for her new feat and wished her well as a leader
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.
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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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