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‘Establish more theatres to sharpen skills of young artists’ – Musician
• Ms Larbi on stage
Loretta Larbi, a classical music and composing artist has called for the establishment of more theatres geared towards sharpening the skills of young artists interested in classical music.
This move, artist Larbi said, would not only nurture talents but help to popularize classical music and push it on the list of genres mostly consumed by Ghanaians.
Known by her stage name, “Loretta Larbi”, a third-year Bachelor of Laws (LLB) student of the University of Ghana School of Law combines music with academic work and has over nine years experience in the industry.
In an interview with The Spectator during the annual dinner night of the law students’ union last weekend in Accra, she explained that “the move will also create the needed environment for artists of her kind to thrive.”
Ms Larbi stressed the need for the Ministry of Education to make classical music an inherent part of the Ghana Education Service curriculum for students interested in the craft to learn from the basic schools.
“Classical music sparks creativity and it can be used as a theme to perform stories like Kweku Ananse where students can re-live the moments and learn the moral lessons the stories come with” she said.
The law student admonished beginners interested in classical music, to learn from their leaders and work hard to attract their target audience.
‘I had shared the same stage and learnt from many renowned Ghanaian classical/art keyboardist, composer, and singer, Dr Alfred Patrick Addaquay and others to get to where I am right now ‘ she said.
By Victor A. Buxton
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Ghana to locally refine its gold starting October 2025 – Sammy Gyamfi
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, has announced that plans are far advanced for the establishment of a state-owned gold refinery in the country.
Speaking at the 2025 Minerals and Mining Convention, Mr Gyamfi said the refinery will process locally mined gold into bullion instead of exporting it in its raw state.
According to him, it is unacceptable that Ghana, despite being a leading gold producer in Africa, continues to export raw gold known as dore.
He explained that the Gold Board, working with the Bank of Ghana and local refineries, will from October 2025 begin refining gold locally.
He also disclosed that an ultramodern assay laboratory will be built to ensure international standards in testing gold quality.
Mr Gyamfi noted that the refinery will be wholly state-owned and will help Ghana move away from raw mineral exports to value addition.
This, he said, will boost foreign exchange earnings, create jobs, and position Ghana as a hub for gold refining and jewellery production in Africa.
The CEO stressed that the project forms part of government’s strategy to ensure the country benefits fully from its natural resources and to transform the mining sector into a driver of economic growth.
By: Jacob Aggrey
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There is strength in diversity; let’s live in peace – Zanetor Rawlings urges Ghanaians
Member of Parliament for Korle Klottey, Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth, to value the peace the country enjoys and to see diversity as a source of strength.
Speaking at the National Youth Conference held at the Pentecost Convention Centre under the theme “Igniting Potential; Inspiring Change”, she warned against being lured into conflicts and divisions fueled by reckless statements from politicians, traditional leaders, religious figures, or academics.
According to her, many young people have no idea what it means to live in a country torn apart by war, and therefore must not take Ghana’s peace for granted.
She stressed that the harmony among different ethnic and regional groups should be protected at all costs, since it is peace that allows citizens to gather freely and safely.
Dr. Zanetor said Ghana’s development depends on embracing diversity and working together.
She urged the youth to tap into this strength so that Ghana would continue to shine as the “Black Star” of Africa and serve as an example for other nations.
She expressed appreciation to the participants for attending the conference and asked for God’s blessings on the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
