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Global Goals Arts Festival 2024 to launch with Special Symposium in New Britain, Connecticut
The City of New Britain, Connecticut, will be playing host to a special partnership led by BIDEC INC and the Premium Talent Management Group in collaboration with the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce, the New Britain Arts Council, Connecticut Central University, the District of New Britain, and many more, is excited to announce the Grand Launching Ceremony and Symposium of the Global Goals Arts Festival.
This highly anticipated event will take place at the Trinity on Main from September 12 to 14, 2024 as a Side Event to the upcoming United Nations General Assembly.
The Global Goals Arts Festival aims to celebrate and promote the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through diverse artistic expressions.
The festival will serve as a crucial platform for fostering cultural ties, sharing artistic expressions, and covering significant stories that resonate with our global audience.
The Organising Committee and BIDEC Inc.’s proven track record in successfully executing similar events ensures that this festival will be both impactful and memorable.
“The Global Goals Arts Festival is crucial for fostering cultural ties, sharing artistic expressions, and covering significant stories that resonate with our audience,” said Collin Osborn, the Organizing Lead for the Festival.
He added “Our aim is to create a platform for cultural exchange and community engagement, celebrating the power of the arts in promoting the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.”
A member of the Board of Directors of the Greater New Britain Chamber of Commerce and member of the Organising Committee, Eric Williams during a press engagement in New Britain, stated that the Festival is a great opportunity for cultural exchange between America and its partners such as Africa, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.
He further stated that this would serve as an opportunity develop the tourism and hospitality industries of Connecticut.
The Chairman of the New Britain Arts Council and the Lead for the E Games Program of the Central Connecticut University stated that, the University will be leading the charge in working with the E Games Organisation of the City to ensure the young one and students have additional fund and educational components attached to the main event as a means to groom the youth.
The involvement of BIDEC INC and PTMG will significantly enhance the festival’s ability to reach and inspire a broad audience, especially from Europe, the Caribbean and Africa. Their participation is expected to contribute to the cultural and economic enrichment of New Britain, Connecticut, and extend its impact to the rest of the world.
The Grand Launch and Symposium is expected to have attendance from dignitaries attending the UN General Assembly in New York, Government representatives, artists, cultural groups, business owners, the academia, City Officials and industry groups.
There will be special appearances and performances from artists and groups from Ghana, Senegal, Mauritania, South Africa, Eswatini, Benin, Italy, and the Bahamas etc.
Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the Asomafo gospel group, Yaw Sarpong, is reporteddead.
The 66 year old gospel artiste is said to have died at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi on January 20, where he was receiving medical treatment.
For sometime now, Yaw Sarpong had been dealing with prolonged health challenges, forcing him to reduce his public appearances and step away periodically from performances.
Yaw Sarpong is widely credited as a pioneer of contemporary Akan gospel music.
Through Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo, he introduced a distinctive sound marked by rich harmonies, disciplined arrangements and lyrics firmly grounded in Christian teachings.
His leadership and musical direction helped shape the identity of gospel music in Ghana for decades.
Some popular tunes by the group includes ‘Wo Haw Ne Sen’, ‘Tie Obiaa’, ‘Aduro Yesu’ and ‘Awurade Kasa’, tracks that continue to feature prominently in churches and Christian gatherings across the country.
Yaw Sarpong’s death comes barely some weeks after the passing of Maame Tiwa, a key pillar of the Yaw Sarpong’s Asomafo music group.
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Heavens will come down at the International Central Gospel Church, Temple East (ICGC) as gospel songstress Diana Hamilton holds her annual concert.
The annual concert ‘Awake Experience’ with Diana Hamilton will take place in Accra on February 15, and at the church of Pentecost, Bantama Kumasi on February 22.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro, she said this year offers another opportunity to have an experience with God, saying “So I want to be in his presence and watch him do mind blowing things.”
The ‘Aha Ye’ hit maker also announced that leading up to the event, the Diana Hamilton Team will embark on various outreaches to spread the gospel through ministration.
Themed ‘Dwell,’ will bring together renowned artiste and worshippers to celebrate faith and music.
Notable among them are Elder Dr Kwesi Mireku, Ntokozo Mbambo, Sisi Baidoo, Nana Yaw Ofori- Atta, Tagoe sisters and Joojo Arhin.
Diana Hamilton is a celebrated Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, and nurse, known for her inspirational music, spiritual depth, and impactful stage presence.
She has achieved historic wins like VGMA Artiste of the Year in 2021, becoming the first female gospel artist to do so, and is also recognised for her philanthropic work through the Diana Hamilton Foundation.
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