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Beccainspires women after topping UPSA graduating class
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Ghanaian award winning musician, Rebecca Acheampong Sanni-Daniel, known in showbiz circles as Becca, has inspired women after emerging the overall best graduating student of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
She bagged Masters in Brands and Communication Management and was the valedictorian with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.29.
Delivering her valedictory speech on behalf of the class of 2022 on Tuesday, she said she hoped someone especially girls out there would be inspired by her feat to study hard and also come out with flying colours.
The songstress said she was a testimony that “if you dare to dream, you can have it.”
According to her, as a wife, mother, a career professional and a singer, furthering her education seemed impossible, but her ever-supporting husband, DrSanni-Daniel, stood by her through thick and thin to realise her dream.
Becca added that “I dedicate this to every young girl out there, do not underestimate the power and the mind of a determined woman.”
She acknowledged the Vice Chancellor and lecturers for their commitment and efforts in shaping the future of their students.
Becca attended Wesley Girls Senior High School, and later studied Child Care Education at Croydon College, UK.
With determination to attain higher heights in education, she attended Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) where she graduated with First Class Honours after studying Operations and Project Management.
Becca has been in the music industry for about 15 years with numerous songs to her repertoire and over 70 awards in Ghana and beyond.
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
