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I will miss Ghana – Anne-Sophie Avé
The outgoing French Ambassador to Ghana, Anne-Sophie Avé whose tenure came to a close at the end of August has said she will miss Ghana.
The woman who played a crucial role in uplifting the image of the country’s creative arts said the reception given to her in Ghana was something she could never forget.
Anne-Sophie Avé told The Spectator she would miss everything about Ghana: food, events, serenity and friends she had made.
“I am hopeful of coming back once a while in a private capacity to visit the good people of this lovely nation,” she said.
The outgoing ambassador was optimistic that her successor would carry on with what she started to improve the bilateral relationship, since members of her team were still around.
According to her, she grew up on music because her family loved and played a lot of music at home, where she derived her passion for the arts.
This, she said, moved her from seeing music as enjoyment and expressing emotions to business, a reason which made her dedicate time to help improve the business side of Ghana’s creative arts to ensure stakeholders benefited from their toil.
There are composers of lyrics, producers, marketers, publishers among other music executives who are all involved in the business side of it.She believed that going forward the various authorities and stakeholders in Ghana music would ensure right policies be put in place for the creatives to live meaningful lives through their hardwork.
“Thankfully, even though there are works to do, a lot of things are already in place in Ghana, and with time, Ghana will get there,” she said.
Anne-Sophie Avé was French Ambassador to Ghana from September 2018,to August 2022, and was the hostessof TV talk show ‘Touch of France’ on GHone.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian musician Sparqlyn is set to release another big hit.
His latest release, ‘Rosina,’ features Germany-based Ghanaian musician, video director, and sound engineer TEENO (known privately as Eric Kwame Tamakloe).
TEENO’s project ‘Signs’ was recently accepted by the Grammys for official consideration in the ‘Album of the Year’ category. Now, ‘Rosina’ is making serious waves across the airwaves.
Coming shortly after the impressive reception to his previous single ‘Fameko,’ ‘Rosina’ is already receiving strong attention from music lovers and radio listeners.
This new song carries an infectious Afrobeats and Hiplife feel while maintaining the romantic direction that characterised ‘Fameko,’ Sparqlyn’s 2026 Highlife collaboration with Ziya.
‘Fameko’ marked an important moment in Sparqlyn’s musical journey, with the love-themed highlife record receiving positive reactions from music lovers and media platforms following its June 2026 release.
The song became one of the highlights of his 2026 output, ranking high on multiple charts.
‘Fameko’ has also bagged Sparqlyn two top nominations: “Highlife Song of the Year” and “Artist of the Year” at the 2026 Stars Awards.
The combination of a romantic storyline, Afrobeats rhythm, and Hiplife influence give the song a sound that fits comfortably into the current Ghanaian music landscape.
The timing of the song’s release could also prove significant for the award-winning artiste. Sparqlyn recently secured two nominations at the 2026 Ghana Youth Empowerment Awards, where he is in contention for Youth Empowerment Advocate of the Year and Outstanding Youth Personality of the Year.
With ‘Fameko’ having established strong momentum earlier in the year and ‘Rosina’ now beginning to enjoy significant airplay, Sparqlyn appears to be ending another eventful chapter of his musical career on a high note.
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats singer Kuami Eugene Marfo known in showbiz circles as Kuami Eugene has urged fellow musicians and entertainers to use their influence on social media and other platforms to champion causes that positively impact society.
The award-winning artiste made the call during a UNICEF Ghana birth registration advocacy campaign in Bepoase in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, where he joined officials from UNICEF Ghana and the Births and Deaths Registry to raise awareness about the importance of registering children at birth.
He explained that artistes wield significant influence and should leverage platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to amplify important social initiatives and encourage behavioural change.
The musician, who has partnered UNICEF Ghana on several child-focused campaigns, said he had a special interest in issues affecting children and was committed to supporting efforts that improved their welfare and future opportunities.
He noted that birth registration was critical because it established a child’s legal identity and ensured recognition as a Ghanaian citizen.
The advocacy drive forms part of UNICEF Ghana’s efforts to improve birth registration rates across the country through community engagements, public education and collaboration with traditional authorities.
The musician said he remained focused on creating quality music while continuing to support social causes that contribute to national development, particularly initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children. –GNA
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