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Akua Amoakowaa returns with Purple Room Show
Media personality and founder of Groupe Jay & Jay, Akua Amoakowaa has returned to television with season 5 of her Purple Room Show.
The new Purple Room Show which has been segmented into three would air on every saturday on GHOne television at 9:30pm.
Speaking to The Spectator during the launch of the new season in the premises of Groupe Jay & Jay last Saturday at Oyarifa, Akua Amoakowaa said, the past shows had only a segment, however, the new Purple Show, had about three segments and pre-recorded to ensure quality production.
She said that the production team had arranged the show in a way to ensure that every segment had an educative, informative and entertaining package someone could benefit from.
Akua Amoakowaa revealed that the first segment of the show is known as , Chop Chop followed by Esther’s Place segment and closes with the Obaa segment.
“ The show will primarily run on food, beauty and wisdom in the three sessions,” she said.
According to her the return to television with season 5 of the Purple Room Show brought her a lot of joy.
Queens and guests who attended the programme expressed their excitement at the new development and praised the production team for the quality of work in the new season.
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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