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Christmas in Ghana …Where to go
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It is another festive period and as usual event planners would be engaged with several activities, giving party lovers destinations to unwind after a long and turbulent year.
With persons from the diaspora already trooping into the country, the search would be on for some of the best events and places to hangout.
Starting from the weekend till the end of the year, it would be back-to-back action-packed lineup of shows within the capital and beyond.
Artistes have already scheduled their events and look forward to thrilling performances to give fans and music lovers something to cheer about.
The Spectator Agoro has a lineup of places and events to celebrate the season.
December 16: One of Ghana’s top rappers, Medikal will host his ‘Planning and Plotting Concert’ at the Labadi Beach Hotel.
The charity-focused event is aimed at not only entertaining audience but make positive impact on society by way of giving back to the community.
Hence, all proceeds of the concert would be dedicated to supporting the less privileged in society, hence the rapper has called on Ghanaians to troop to the venue to support a noble course.
Sunday, December 17: Another rapper Manifest will stage his annual concert, Manifestivities in Accra.
The award-winning musician has promised fans the ultimate music experience, expecting this year’s event to be better than previous editions.
Friday December 22: Dancehall sensation Stonebwoy will host the BHIM Concert at the Accra Sports Stadium. The event would be headlined by Jamaican dancehall star, Jahmiel.
The African-Caribbean music concert would see the Jamaican team up with Stonebwoy to give patrons a good treat.
December 24: The ‘Cituation All White Outdoor Party’ would take place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel.
The official Christmas party which has been a constant feature over the years would have some of Ghana’s finest musicians including, Akwaboah, Keche and Okyeame Kwame in attendance.
December 25: Sarkodie would stage the 2023 edition of ‘Rapperholic Rebirth’ Concert at the Grand Arena in Accra.
Other events from December 18 to January 1 include, Diaspora in Ghana Brunch and Learn: Living and Thriving in Ghana, Holiday Sports Jam 2023, Mixed Bag, Images of Conflict (dance), Bride of the Gods (drama), Samini Xperience, Tadifest, Around the World Food and Drinks Festival, A Night of 1030 Laughs and More and Black Wine Festival.
There would also be the Annual All- White Drink Up Party, Volta Fashion Week, Jerk Festival, Sankofa Global Education Expo Ghana, About Beyond The Return and Fraternity.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Ghana’s comedy industry would take centre stage today, when the sixth edition of the Ghana Comedy Awards is held at the College of Physicians and Surgeons in Ridge, Accra.
The event, which has become the country’s premier platform for recognising excellence in comedy since it rebranded from the Comedy and Poetry Awards, would celebrate comedians whose performances and contributions stood out between January 1 and December 31, 2025. 
This year’s ceremony would begin with a red-carpet session at 7:00 p.m., followed by the main awards event at 8:30 p.m.
Organisers have promised an evening of entertainment featuring some of Ghana’s foremost comedy talents, including Lekzy, Jeneral Ntatia, Kojo PJay, Oh Joo, Alo Wess, Ranzy Ray and Jerry Ashinyo.
Musical performances are also expected to complement the comedy acts.
Media personality Kwame Dadzie would play host for the event, which is expected to attract comedians, entertainers and fans from across the country.
Tickets for the awards are selling at GH¢200 for the silver package and GH¢300 for Gold.
The organisers have also urged the public to support their favourite nominees by voting before polls close at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1. Voting can be done by dialling 71333*009# and entering the nominee’s code.
Beyond honouring outstanding performers, the Ghana Comedy Awards seeks to celebrate the growth of Ghana’s comedy industry and the talents who continue to entertain audiences nationwide. -GNA
After years of development, funding, and creative grit, Ghanaian feature film “Ego Reach We All” has earned an official nomination to make its world premiere at the 79th Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland this month.
Formerly titled Vagabonds, the 105-minute drama was written and directed by Amartei Armar and produced by Yemoh Ike.
It marks one of the biggest international breakthroughs for Ghanaian cinema in recent years.
The film was shot entirely in Ghana with a Ghanaian cast and crew, grounding it in authentic local culture.
Post-production was completed in France, a collaboration that Director Amartei Armar says reflects the film’s spirit, “A Ghanaian story told with the world.”
The journey began in 2018 when the short film version won at the Montreal World Film Festival, an Oscar-qualifying event.
From there, ‘Ego Reach We All’ grew into a full-length feature backed by some of the most respected names in global film development: Winner – Cannes Focus CoPro, Recipient – Red Sea Development Fund, Honoree – Red Sea Souk Award and Backed by – Red Sea Productions Fund.
Industry watchers have called it one of the most promising African film projects to emerge in the last decade.
Beyond awards, the project was shaped in top international labs.
Armar was selected for the Heyazah Screening Lab in Doha, Qatar, to refine the film’s narrative.
Producer, Yemoh Ike joined the prestigious, 2023 EAVE Producers Programme under a CNC scholarship, with training sessions in Luxembourg, Austria, and the Netherlands.
Most recently, the film was chosen for the 2025 Atlas Workshop in Marrakesh, Morocco, cementing its place in global cinema circles.
Casts include, Idrissu Tontie, Dorothy Adobea Tandoh, Emmanuel Wilberforce, Barbara Yong Jin, Emmanuel Owusu Ofori, O’Bryan Kwame Enyan, Gabriel Narh Addo, Nelly Bilson, and Kwame Brenya.
For the team, Locarno is not just a festival slot. It’s validation that Ghanaian stories, told by Ghanaians, can compete on the world’s most respected stages.
“Principal photography was done entirely by Ghanaian creatives,” the producers noted.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
