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CT Praise to release much-awaited “The Encounter” album on Sunday

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The much-awaited The Encounter album of CT Praise of the International Central Gospel Church, ICGC, would be released on Sunday, April 9, 2023.
The debut album would be released at the 2023 edition of the annual easter concert “HE LIVES” at ICGC Christ Temple East-Teshie.
Speaking to Thespectatoronline at the private listening session for industry players on Tuesday, March 4, Pastor Edwin Dadson, one of the lead singers of the album said, the team feels very great to have finally recorded the album awaiting the launch on Sunday.
“It feels great, we give thanks to God because it is something we have been nurturing for a long and finally it is out there,” he said.
He said the album is a mixture of all genres in the gospel and has what it takes to satisfy the spiritual needs of every Christian.
Sharing his experience on how the album was put together, he said they went on a retreat two weeks before they recorded and from group writing with their skills, they were able to compose 30 songs.
Edwin Dadson urged all music lovers to subscribe to their Youtube channel, and other streaming platform and stream all their 16 songs.
CT Praise released their first song off the album ‘‘I have come back’’ on March 3, 2023, which features Nigerian gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey and later released a medley dubbed Lala Dance.
ICGC Church, CT Praise’s Ministry is aimed at preaching the Word through music, thus, advancing the Kingdom of God.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Sarkodie calls for sustainable partnership for creative, Fintech sectors

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper, Michael Addo popularly known as Sarkodie, has called for a deeper and more sustainable partnership between Ghana’s creative industry and the financial technology sector.
The rapper made the call on Tuesday when he paid a courtesy call on the management of MobileMoney Fintech Limited at the company’s head office in Accra to explore opportunities for collaboration beyond the conventional corporate sponsorship arrangement.
The meeting focused on how the two sectors could work together to promote financial inclusion, digital financial services and opportunities within Ghana’s growing creative economy.
The rapper acknowledged MobileMoney Fintech Ltd’s past support for his annual Rapperholic concert, but emphasised that his broader objective was to establish a long-term partnership that creates sustainable value for both the company and the creative industry.
“I am here today not like the usual business where we come and ask, ‘Can we get sponsorship for our show?’ and that’s it. It goes beyond just coming in and getting support,” Sarkodie said.
He pointed out that artistes and creative professionals maintain long-term visions for their careers including album releases, tours, brand initiatives, and community engagement programmes and argued that corporate partnerships should be structured around shared objectives.
Sarkodie proposed to use his upcoming campus tour as a platform for MobileMoney Fintech Ltd to engage directly with young people, raising awareness about the company’s new MoMo app and its comprehensive suite for financial services.
Welcoming Sarkodie and his team, the Chief Executive Officer of MobileMoney Fintech Ltd, Mr Shaibu Haruna, described the visit as an important step towards strengthening the relationship between the creative and Fintech industries.
Mr Haruna explained that although MobileMoney Fintech Ltd was primarily a technology-driven company, its relationship with the entertainment industry remained strategic because of the enormous reach and influence of both sectors.
Both parties expressed commitment to future engagements to identify concrete areas of cooperation, focusing heavily on expanding financial inclusion, connecting young people to digital financial services, and accelerating the growth of Ghana’s creative economy.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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MC Okokobioko excites patrons at comedy show
It was a night of fun and excitement as thousands converged at the National Theatre for Nana Osei Bonsu annual comedy special in Accra.
Themed: ‘Comfortably Struggling’, was built around his personal experiences, using humour to explore the realities, challenges and lessons that comes with everyday life.
The one-hour solid performance kept the audience engaged from start to finish, with his personal stories providing the foundation for a night of comedy and relatable storytelling.
Nana Osei Bonsu known in showbiz circles as MC Okokobioko told The Spectator Agoro that the show further cements his growing influence in Ghana’s comedy and entertainment space.
According to MC Okokobioko this years comedy show gives a summary about his personal life that even the struggles of life can become a reason for each and every one to laugh again.
The show featured an impressive line-up of Ghanaian and international comedians, including MJ The Comedian, Ranzy Ray, Talk Plenty, Parrot Mouth, Kweku Manu, Alphenomina, Jeneral Ntatia, Slim Saint from Nigeria and Papayaw Atamle who served as the MC for the night.
Best known as Africa’s Biggest Viral Wedding MC, he has successfully expanded that identity into stand-up comedy.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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