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I’m the missing puzzle of Ghana music – Jalon
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German-based Ghanaian raggae musician, Jalon has disclosed that, he was the missing puzzle in Ghana music, and is on a mission to project the country’s musical prowess to the rest of the world.
According to him, the Ghana music scene full short of is filled with a lot of competition and has a bright future from his point of view.
Speaking to The Spectator on the release of his, A Date With An Angel, Extended Play (EP), Jalon said, he is the missing puzzle, but will not rush his musical works, “I will do things at my pace and style as well as continue churn out good music for clear ears to listen.”
He added that his focus in music was to strengthen the struggling youth to be humble, and not be in hurry for self-aggrandisement or popularity and that the income from his EP would be donated to street children and the aged reggae veterans who were financially strapped.
Talking about his new EP, he said, the songs were filled with messages of love based on true stories and experiences.
Jalon said his taste for quality and being someone who wanted every tone, sound, lyrics and melodies to be top notch, made works in the studio difficult, considering the fact that the recordings were live.
But this notwithstanding, he believed the end product was worthwhile.
On the acceptance of the EP, he revealed that so far, it had gone beyond his expectations and he’s beginning to win new fans.
The EP which is made up of songs like, A Date With An Angel, My Ulterior Motive, Jamaican vibes, Elope, Oh I Made It, Beautiful Programme, and System Bad is available on digital music stores.
Born and raised at Madina, a suburb of the national capital, Accra, he enjoyed playing the records of the famous Jamaican reggae singers, Dennis Brown and Beres Hammond, at home.
It was only in Germany that Jalon finally discovered his passion for singing and with the support of the experienced reggae band, Foundation Crew, also from Hamburg, the reggae talent now wants to conquer the reggae stage of this country and the entire world.
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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