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Labone SHS thrills guests at 20th Yosakoi festival
The Japanese Ambassador speaking at the festival
The Labone Senior High School (SHS) emerged winners of this year’s 20th Japan-Ghana Yosakoi festival held in Accra on Saturday.
The school displayed great flair, confidence and a better understanding of the Japanese culture with their Yosakoi dance and other activities to beat other schools including St. Peter’s SHS, St. Roses SHS and St. Dominic’s SHS to the top prize.
Yosakoi is one of the oldest Japanese dance festivals which had lasted for over 60 years and gained recognition in other parts of the world including Ghana.
With the relationship between Ghana and Japan, the festival, spearheaded by the Japan Embassy in Ghana, is held every year as part of efforts to promote cultures between the two countries.
This year’s event was graced by the Japanese Ambassador to Ghana, Mochizuki Hisanobu and renowned Ghanaian highlife songstress, Akosua Agyepong.
Japanese Reggae sensation, CJ Joe also thrilled the crowd to some scintillating Japanese Reggae songs while students also took turns to showcase their skills.
The Ghana Jiu Jiutsu Federation also performed at the festival alongside the Ghana Karate Federation.
Speaking to The Spectator after the event, the Japanese Ambassador Mochizuki Hisanobu praised the contestants for their efforts, adding that the festival was gradually gaining grounds in the country.
He urged all to continue promoting culture because it has the potential to foster unity and progression.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Education Minister Haruna Iddrissu has announced that government is working to make education free for all learners with special needs, with funding expected to come from GETFund.
He shared the plan during a press briefing with the media.
According to him, an initial estimate shows that the policy will require between 65 million and 100 million cedis every year.
He noted that GETFund currently has a budget of 9 million cedis, and with proper adjustments, it should be possible for the fund to release about 100 million cedis every other year to support the policy.
Mr Iddrissu added that government is also committed to providing free tertiary education for all persons with disabilities.
He explained that the support will go beyond classroom learning and will include feeding and the provision of assistive learning devices for learners with special needs.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana’s singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah, has released a video for his new song dubbed ‘Increase’. The video was directed and shot by renowned director, Sky Web.
The motivational video exhibits captivating dance moves, set against the vibrant and beautiful city of Accra. Prophet Atarah co-wrote the song with Nana Boateng.
Touching on the message during an interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, he said, ‘Increase’ is a motivational song telling people not to give up in their present situation. According to him, with determination and a relentless desire to succeed, God will make everything beautiful.
“As you trust in God’s plan, remember that ‘INCREASE’ is on the way. Just as seeds grow into harvest, your faith is growing into abundance. God’s got you, and His increase is surrounding you,” he added.
Prophet Atarah resigned from the military band in 2006 after an encounter with God to start his prophetic ministry and commenced his music journey about four years ago.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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