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Joshua Agyabeng wins Guinness Black Shines Brightest Dance Challenge
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A dancer, Joshua Agyabeng has been adjudged the winner of the Guinness Black Shines Brightest Dance Challenge held at Moni3 studio at Haatso in Accra on Sunday.
He took a brand-new iPhone 13 mobile device as his prize following weeks of competition.
After rounds of contest, the judges, comprising former world dance champion Adjetey Sowah, legendary highlife singer and dancer Akosua Agyapong and Incredible Zigi, Dance Artiste and Choreographer crowned Joshua Agyabeng the winner.
The first runner-up Erica Mawuena Gbeddy and second runner-up Sylvester Nii Ayi Tetteh also received products and souvenirs from Guinness Ghana.
Speaking at the finale, Head of Beers (Heineken Portfolio and Guinness Trademark) at Guinness Ghana, Roland Kwasi Larbi Ofori said, that Guinness was committed to making young African talents shine.
He said “Our vision for gifting this iPhone 13 is to provide an opportunity for the winner to be able to share his talent across the web and globe.”
The dance challenge formed part of a slew of engaging and interactive events aimed at energising a wave of cultural change-makers in Ghana.
Incredible Zigi commended the participants for their outstanding performance in the dance challenge and stated that this challenge had further proven how strong the Ghana dance fraternity was growing and that such platforms should be encouraged to unearth more talents.
The ‘Black Shines Brightest’ campaign remains an iconic Pan African campaign celebrating the iconic black liquid enjoyed all over the continent for over a century.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian musician Ezecheal Kwasi Asimeng Frimpong, popularly known as Ancienth has released a new Palmwine single titled ‘Asukese Abena’.
The song is a celebration of love, culture, and the timeless wisdom embedded in Ghana’s traditional way of life.
According to him, the project is meant to remind people that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past.
“Through this project, I want people to understand that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past, it is a living heritage that still speaks powerfully to the present,” he said.
Ancienth traces his journey in Palmwine music to the pioneering work of Kwame Asare, also known as Jacob Sam, and the Kumasi Trio. He credits them with laying the foundation for one of Ghana’s most important musical traditions, a path that later generations continue to walk.
“I entered this space because I believe every nation must protect its cultural voice,” Ancienth explained, adding that “Palmwine music carries our stories, values, humour, history, and identity. Preserving it is not only a musical responsibility but also a cultural one.”
The musician described the journey as rewarding but challenging, noting that traditional music often receives less attention and investment compared to mainstream genres.
To strengthen the space, he is calling for greater support from the media, cultural institutions, educational bodies, and the public.
“My appeal to Ghanaians is simple, support indigenous music, because when a people lose their cultural sound, they gradually lose part of their identity,” he added.
As a torchbearer of Palmwine Music, Ancienth says his mission is to honour the legacy of the pioneers while introducing Palmwine music to new generations and audiences across the world.
Asukese Abena is now available on all digital platforms, including YouTube
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of celebrated visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Authority said Padiki’s passing was a painful loss to Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors, as well as the nation at large.
“Padiki was more than a Guinness World Record holder. She was a beacon of resilience, determination, creativity, and youthful excellence whose remarkable achievement brought pride not only to herself and her family but also to Ghana,” the statement said.
It added that through her determination to dream big and push boundaries, she inspired countless young people to believe that passion, perseverance and hard work could make the impossible possible.
The Authority said Ghana had lost “one of its brightest ambassadors whose story embodied the spirit of innovation, excellence, and the boundless potential of our people”.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with the management and staff of the GTA, extended condolences to Padiki’s family, friends and loved ones, as well as all those inspired by her journey.
