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Ebel Mettle inspire students with school tour series
Ebel Mettle
Budding Ghanaian gospel sensation, Ebel Mettle stormed his alma mater, Akro Senior High Technical School at Odumasi in the Eastern Region to entertain students with some great musical performances as part of his school tour series.
The event which attracted a huge audience including students, staff and other performers saw Mettle perform his very popular ‘Qodesh,’ ‘Blessing ‘and other songs which kept the crowd on their feet throughout the show.
The tour began at the North Legon Youth Fire Explosion before moving to the Eastern Region for what he described as a ‘mega showdown.’
The talented songwriter and singer, real name Ebenezer Mettle Lanyo told The Spectator that, the reason for touring schools across the country was to share his experience with the younger ones.
“I have been through a lot as a child but managed to go through and currently doing well for myself,” he said.
The 21-year-old said his ministry would be used to ‘strengthen’ people and give them reasons to move beyond their challenges.
Most importantly, he said it would let them realise that ‘suicide is not an option’ as one must not take their lives due to challenges of life.
He said, he would soon release a 10-track album which would take the gospel industry by storm with inspiring and powerful songs.
The Accra Technical University (ATU) student said, he was working towards contributing to the gospel music industry in Ghana and the world at large.
Ultimately, he said, it was important for gospel artistes to collaborate and win more souls for Christ especially in the midst of the current economic challenges which was making people lose hope in life.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Award-winning Ghanaian musician, Michael Owusu Addo, affectionately called Sarkodie has described his annual event, Rapperholic concert as bigger than just a music event, highlighting its significant economic impact.
In a post after a successful Rapperholic edition in Kumasi, the rapper noted that the concert stimulates economic activity across Kumasi, Accra and the wider Ghanaian economy.
According to him, this is driven through tourism, hospitality, transportation, food, fashion, media, advertising, employment and the creative supply chain.
“The economic value of this concert extends far beyond ticket sales. It includes visitor spending, revenue for local businesses, temporary jobs created, suppliers paid and the future tourism and commercial opportunities generated by the event,” he stated.
Sarkodie called on government and the private sector to seize the opportunity to build an ecosystem where Ghanaian entertainment generates measurable economic value, supports businesses, creates jobs and attracts visitors.
“Let’s invest in our creative economy. The potential goes far beyond the stage,” he added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Emmanuel Andrew Samini popularly known as Samini is set to return to his Dansoman base with the much-anticipated Samini Experience on December 24.
The musician, who has nurtured top talents from the community in the past, says this year’s edition will be held in collaboration with the Dansoman Homecoming Carnival, to make the event bigger.
Speaking to the media at Kegali Hotel during a press launch on Friday, October 16, Samini said activities including a clean-up exercise, health walk, Children’s Day and games will take place from December 18 ahead of the main event.
According to him, the choice of Dansoman is to give back to the community where it all started.
He added that the event was also aimed at nurturing future talents by giving them a platform to showcase their abilities.
He disclosed that some music legends from Dansoman and other big names in the music industry will be on the bill to thrill patrons.
Samini also revealed that the Dansoman Exhibition streets will be blocked to make way for the unforgettable night of music.
He expressed appreciation to the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly for their collaboration to ensure the success of the programme.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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