Entertainment
All set for Sparkle Day with Vivie’s Dance Factory
Students would once again have an opportunity to showcase their talent at the 4th Sparkle Day slated for June 18, 2022, at the National Theatre.
Sparkle Day is a dance recital organised by Vivie’s Dance Factory at the end of the dance year for students to showcase their skill. This is a confidence boosting experience for students as they perform on a big platform.
For this reason about 400 students from their studios and partner institutions will perform.
The theme for the event is, ‘Get Back Up Again.’
Vivie’s Dance Factory is a dance and drama school made up of passionate and professionally trained artists to promote the arts through education, performance and entertainment.
Vivie’s Dance Factory believes children in Ghana have great talent, unfortunately, there aren’t many creative arts hubs to provide professional training to nurture these talents.
For this reason, they provide a platform for children to find their talents and develop them into a skill that will serve them not only in the performing arts but also in all aspects of their lives.
Vivian Boateng Chief Executive Officer of Vivie’s Dance Factory holds a Degree in Theatre and Dance Studies and Masters of Fine Arts in Directing from the School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, where she currently serves as an Assistant Lecturer. She is a Director, Choreographer and Ballet Instructor.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
