Entertainment
Cuba Embassy screens ‘Inocencia’ to UG students
The Cuba Embassy in Ghana last Friday, screened a movie titled ‘Inocencia’ (Innocence) for students and lecturers from the University of Ghana, Legon.
The event was part of activities to mark the Cuba Culture Day celebrations which was attended by students and lecturers from the Spanish, French and Legon Centre for International Affairs and Diplomacy.
Other activities scheduled for the celebrations include a gathering of Cubans living in Ghana, premiering of movies on Pan African TV among others.
Mrs Anette Chao Garcia, the Cuban Ambassador to Ghana, said the movie was based on a true-life story about eight students of medicine assassinated based on disinformation about them in Havana, Cuba in 1871.
The Ambassador said among other things, that the movie was to teach the students about honesty and truthfulness, no matter the circumstances.
Ms Benedicta Lomotey, the Director, Centre for Latin American Studies, UG, said the school had collaborated with the embassy on several programmess and therefore deemed it important to participate in such a historic event.
Ms Lomotey said Ghana and Cuba had similar historical cultural antecedents especially in slave trade and that motivated them to participate in the programme to learn more.
“This goes a long way to strengthen the cordial cooperation and diplomacy between the two countries. It also stands to strengthen the diplomacy between Ghana and Cuba.”
Yaa Kume Kyereme, a student and Nana Serwah Bediako, a National Service Person, shared their experiences with The Spectator after the event.
“We must speak out because social justice is a must for all in any given society,” they stressed.
The embassy conducted a quiz to test the knowledge of students in music, sports, politics, painting, history, geography, among others with prizes given to winners.
By Victor A. Buxton
Kwame Nsiah Apau, widely known as Okyeame Kwame, and the Rap Dacta, celebrated his 50th birthday with the release of a rhythmic reggae tune titled “Clap.”
The song shines a spotlight on applauding those making remarkable contributions to society and encourages people to celebrate the successes of their friends and family.
Just a week after its release, “Clap” has garnered widespread positive reactions from influencers across Ghana, Jamaica, America, South Africa, and other parts of the world.
In one of the reaction videos shared by Okyeame Kwame, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Nii Armah Quaye, aka RNAQ, expressed his admiration, saying, “Love this song and the lyrics. I want to support its promotion with GHC 100,000. Well done.”
Okyeame Kwame, who had previously promised to build a Paediatric Emergency Ward at Manhyia Hospital in Kumasi before his birthday, would certainly benefit from this generous support for such a meaningful project.
His 50th birthday celebration was a successful all-white event held at +233 Pub and Grill, featuring amazing performances that added to the memorable occasion.
Watch Okyeame Kwame clap visualiser here:
https://youtu.be/qMO-Ufr6Vwc?is=ByivCkKtmUVcHxV_
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 27 have announced “A Touch of Glitter as the official red carpet theme for this year’s ceremony.’’
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 16, Charterhouse indicated that the theme is designed to promote elegance and creativity while maintaining a refined fashion standard.
According to the organisers, the red carpet remains one of the most anticipated moments of the awards, offering artistes, celebrities, and guests the opportunity to express themselves through fashion while celebrating Ghanaian identity.
They explained that for this year’s edition, attendees are encouraged to include subtle elements of shimmer in their outfits.
This, they noted, can be done through fabric choices, embellishments, or accessories, with the focus on elegance rather than excess.
The statement added that the red carpet event will take place on May 9, 2026, at 7:06 pm, ahead of the main awards ceremony.
Head of Public Events and Communications at Charterhouse, Robert Klah, noted that the theme invites guests to explore creativity with sophistication while maintaining a polished appearance.
The organisers further assured that the event will continue to deliver a blend of music, fashion, and culture, making it a key highlight on Ghana’s entertainment calendar.
By Jacob Aggrey
