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From deportation to celebrity…Nana Ama McBrown shares her ‘sad’ story
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Something which could have easily broken her and shuttered her ambition forever rather propelled her to greatness today.
Not even the utterances from some members of her family when she was deported from the USA to Ghana could negatively affect her.
Touching on how she left for America, in an interview with Captain Smart on Onua TV, McBrown said, she was playing table tennis one day and her uncle who had returned from America said, she is gifted, and for this reason, he will take her abroad.
Truth to his words, he took Nana Ama Mcbrown abroad, however, something happened.
In 2001 her uncle sent for, and she got on board Ghana Airways to America, unfortunately, upon reaching there, she was deported after some days.
She said upon her return, her family did not take the situation kindly and described her as a bad child.
McBrown said she was then banned not to go to the USA again.
This made her decide to start all over again, she was not educated and needed to use her God-giving skills for a living.
One day she was crying and listening to Fox FM in Kumasi, and luckily, the host of the show, Kwame Owusu Ansah announced that Miracle Films had established a Guild at Cultural Centre and wanted people to enrol.
McBrown revealed that she quickly followed up and started as a customier with Miracle Films, and luckily for her one day, one of the actors Sellasie Ibrahim did not show up on set at Mankraso Akuapem, and she was asked to step in
Quickly she knelt and prayed to God to intervene for her, after playing the role, the comment passed by the director was not encouraging so she felt maybe it was not the best.
She was made to change and shoot another scenes, by the time everything was over, she had shot 10 scenes.
At the end of the shoot, Mr.Samuel Nyamekye who directed told her he was pleased with how she played various roles and advised her to be humble in her endeavours for she had something in her which would take her far.
McBrown said this opened doors for her acting career, and in 2008, later decided to relocate to Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Organisers of Rhythms On Da Runway have announced November 28, 2026 as the date for the 16th edition of the event, to be held at the Palms Convention Centre.
This year’s edition, themed: ‘UNBOUND: Because You’ve Got Style’, is focused on breaking barriers in fashion and creating space for all.
According to the Chief Executive Officer of Nineteen57 Events, Shirley Emma Tibilla, affectionately called Cookie Tee, the focus of this edition is to give everyone an opportunity to express themselves without barriers.
She told The Spectator that as a leading fashion brand in the country and beyond, they want to open doors for people regardless of their colour, size and abilities among others.
Described by the BBC as “the biggest cultural exposé in Africa,” Rhythms On Da Runway returns this year as a celebration of fashion, music and individual expression without limits.
Organisers say for years fashion has been shaped by narrow ideas of who belongs on the runway, with certain body types, ages and abilities placed at the centre while many others are left out. UNBOUND seeks to open that picture.
This year’s runway will welcome people with different abilities, backgrounds, body types and personal stories. The theme will influence model casting, the collections, the stories told through the clothes and the way guests experience the event.
Beyond the runway, ‘Unbound’ will create room for young people to learn from established designers, gain practical experience and explore careers within fashion and the wider creative industry.
It will also open conversations around adaptive fashion, accessible event design, talent discovery, mentorship and employment.
The 2026 edition will bring together fashion designers and music stars from Ghana and across the African diaspora, with strong collections, live performances and an all-star cast of celebrity models.
The event will also feature the Black Star Awards, which will honour public figures shaping Africa’s future through leadership and contributions to the continent’s Orange Economy.
Organisers say the list of participating designers, performing artists, award recipients and other event details will be announced in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Bernice Offei has passed on Saturday August 12, 2026.
She was 63.
The news of her demise flashed through social media on Saturday, prompting an outpouring of grief from musicians, fans and members of the Christian community, who have since paid tribute to her distinguished career.
She gained strong reputation as a singer, songwriter and minister whose music transcended generations.
Some of her popular songs include ‘Kaa She Gbeyei,’ ‘It’s By Grace,’ ‘Nyame Kokroko’ and ‘N’adom Ara Kwa.’
Her contribution to the growth of gospel music in Ghana was recognised in 2009 when she won the Best Female Vocal Performance and Songwriter of the Year awards at the Ghana Music Awards, now known as the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Beyond music, Mrs Offei distinguished herself in academia and professional life. She attended Achimota School before earning an MPhil in Crop Science from the University of Ghana and a Master’s Degree in Information Technology from University College London in the United Kingdom.
Mrs Offei was married to Prof. Samuel Kwame Offei, a former Pro-Vice Chancellor of the University of Ghana, and the couple had two children.
Her death comes days after she was reported missing but was later found safe.
Mrs Offei leaves behind a rich music legacy that continues to inspire faith, hope and resilience among generations of listeners. -GNA
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