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Europe edition of ‘The Journey’ show full of motivation- Abena Ghana
Ghanaian actress and television personality, Cecilia Gyase Konamah affectionately, called Abena Ghana, is set to touch lives with her Europe edition of ‘The Journey’ show.
This edition which focuses on Ghanaians in Belgium started airing yesterday on Adom TV at 11.30am.
The programme which is a talk show focuses on the stories of people who have had great life experiences worth sharing to inspire others,
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro, Abena Ghana said, the new episode was to educate, motivate, and inspire viewers to know that success was achievable if one puts in hard work.
“Some of the stories are how hard it was for them to travel outside the country, how some of them got their passports as citizens in Belgium and the hustle they went through to achieve all they have now,” she revealed.
She said the viewers should expect more stories from the diaspora on how life is treating those there and also how they survive abroad.
Touching on the impact since the inception of the programme, she said, “We always receive good comments from the viewers and some sharing their life struggles and sometimes how it relates with some of our guests’ stories and gives them hope for the future.”
“Special thanks goes to Adom TV for been with us all these years. Also to all my sponsors on the show like Time Herbal Mixture, Medimafo Herbal Hospital, Givers Clean Care, Nyadua Herbal Mixture, Konamah Entertainment and CEO Noks TV Africa in Belgium for making this season possible,” she added.
Abena Ghana also expressed appreciation to Queenie Shipping, Dennaac Travel Consult, Anniluv Shapewear, King Solomon Trading and Macdens Eectricals in Belgium who made this season possible.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Shatta Wale pulls out of Afro+ Fest 2025
The management of Shatta Wale has announced that the artiste will not be able to perform at Afro+ Fest 2025 in Washington, D.C.
In a statement, Media and Public Relations Manager for the Shatta Movement team, Samuel Atuobi Baah, popularly known as Sammy Flex, said the cancellation was due to “unforeseen logistical constraints and tight timelines” which were outside the control of both Shatta Wale and the festival organizers.
According to the statement, Shatta Wale and his team had worked tirelessly over the past weeks to make the performance possible, and the artiste was fully prepared to join his fans in Washington, D.C.
It added that Shatta Wale was “truly disappointed” to miss the moment.
It stressed that the decision was not because of any lack of effort or willingness from Shatta Wale or Afro Plus, but rather a result of challenges many artistes face when traveling internationally under evolving regulations and time-sensitive requirements.
It further assured fans that Afro+ Fest 2025 “will still deliver an incredible experience” and noted that plans were already underway to set a future date for Shatta Wale to connect with his fans in person.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Entertainment
Empress Gifty wins Artiste of the Year at the 6th Ghana Music Awards USA
Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty Adorye, has been crowned Artiste of the Year at the 6th edition of the Ghana Music Awards USA held on August 16, 2025, at ACX1 Studios in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The gospel star, who attended the event with her husband, Mr. Hopeson Adorye, also won the Gospel Song of the Year, making it a double victory on the night.
For the ultimate award, she beat stiff competition from King Promise, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, Fameye, KiDi, King Paluta, and Team Eternity.
The ceremony, which celebrates Ghanaian music talents in both Ghana and the diaspora, saw US-based Ghanaian artistes such as Jay Hover, C-Ben and Kay Rockz receive honors.
Special tributes were paid to late Highlife icons Dada KD and Daddy Lumba, while Gyedu-Blay Ambolley was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The night featured thrilling performances from Empress Gifty, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Kofi Kinaata, and comedian OB Amponsah.
In her acceptance speech, Empress Gifty thanked God, her fans, her manager, and the Ghana Music Awards USA organizers for the recognition.
She expressed her gratitude to radio stations, DJs, and all supporters who have stood by her throughout her career, saying: “I have a grateful heart. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and continues to support my journey. God bless you all.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
