Entertainment
Mama Toli Toli, dance crew steals show at MTN Festival of Nine Lessons & Carols
When the lineup for this year’s MTN Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols was revealed, many were excited to witness performances from the evergreen Samini and Terminator hitmaker King Promise among others.
However, the highlight of the night was not one of the mainstream musicians but rather a regular fish seller who has recently gained popularity on social media.
The surprise of the night and patrons’ toast was ‘Mama Toli Toli’ and friends led by certified professional dancer, Official Starter.
Mama Toli Toli(not her real name), recently became popular on social media following her ridiculous rendition of Asake’s Lonely at the Top.
Her unique twist of the lyrics in the song caught huge attention, making her one of the biggest social media entertainers during the last quarter of the year.
She did not disappoint with her usual antics and dance moves when she appeared on stage with her team to entertain the audience.
As usual, she drew large cheers and many especially young folks in the audience sang along to her renditions.
They wowed the crowd with their hilarious dance move and set the night for more excitement.
Just when the audience thought they had enough, Mama Toli Toli appeared again with Official Starter to take the eight lessons for the night.
Her hilarious ‘misrepresentation’ in an attempt to repeat the scriptures read by Official Starter left the audience laughing all along.
That notwithstanding, the usual ‘culprits’ Samini, King Promise, Freda Rhymz and the MTN Viva Voices entertained patrons with his amazing performances.
With various renditions of Christmas carols and their songs amidst lessons read by distinguished guests, it was a night to remember for patrons.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Africa’s celebrated music icon and highlife maestro, Kojo Antwi, has been selected as the headline performer for the 2026 Europe Day reception in Accra, marking a historic 50 years of partnership between the European Union (EU) and Ghana.
The event, scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 pm, forms part of activities commemorating the Golden Jubilee of diplomatic, trade, and cultural relations between Ghana and the EU, which dates back to 1976.
Europe Day remains one of the most significant diplomatic gatherings on Ghana’s calendar, traditionally attracting more than 600 guests, including members of the diplomatic corps, senior government officials, and key stakeholders from various sectors.
The 2026 edition will be celebrated under the theme “Golden Bridge,” symbolising half a century of friendship, cooperation, and shared values between Ghana and the European Union.
Organisers say the evening will feature a rich cultural showcase, with Kojo Antwi affectionately known as “Mr Music Man” and “The Maestro” leading the entertainment segment.
His signature blend of highlife, soul, and Euro-African rhythms is expected to bring a fitting artistic touch to the milestone celebration.
In an official invitation letter signed by Rune Skinnebach on behalf of the EU and dated Wednesday, May 6, 2026, organisers described Kojo Antwi as the ideal choice for the occasion.
The letter stated: “We therefore cannot think of any better artiste to lift this special occasion to new levels of entertainment and national pride.”
It further expressed hope that the celebration would strengthen future collaboration, noting: “We hope this event will transform into sustained collaboration and partnership in the future.”
Kojo Antwi remains one of Africa’s most respected musical figures, with a career spanning decades and 13 acclaimed albums to his credit.
Widely regarded as the “King of Love Songs,” he has consistently delivered timeless hits that continue to resonate across generations.
From his early performances in Europe with his first band to his illustrious solo career in Ghana, the Maestro’s journey has been defined by creativity, resilience, and global recognition consistently projecting Ghana’s cultural excellence on the world stage.
Beyond his music, Kojo Antwi’s influence extends across the African entertainment landscape, inspiring generations of musicians. He recently expanded his legacy with the release of his memoir, “Mr Music Man: The Journey,” a deeply personal account of his life, artistry, and enduring impact making him one of the few African musicians to chronicle his story in his own words.
As Europe Day 2026 approaches, organisers say the choice of Kojo Antwi reflects more than entertainment value, but a celebration of an enduring cultural bridge between Ghana and Europe honouring a living legend whose music continues to unite hearts across continents.
By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw
Veteran Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has announced a new initiative aimed at engaging teachers and students through music and creativity.
The award winning artiste in a social media post revealed that the “Clap Challenge” will begin this week, starting with schools across the country.
He explained that the challenge will require a teacher together with students to record a video of themselves singing his “Clap” song.
According to him, the video must be lively and engaging to stand a chance of winning.
He stated that participants must also post their videos on social media with permission from their school authorities.
They are expected to use the hashtag #clap4others and tag him on any social media platform.
He added that one teacher will be selected as a winner every week and will receive a cash prize of GH¢1,000.
He noted that the final decision on winners will be made by him.
The musician encouraged teachers and students to take part in the challenge, stressing that it is designed to promote creativity, unity and positive expression among young people in schools.
This follows a GHC100,000 support from businessman, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, who lauded the musician for composing a song which has the tendency to change society and help eschew jealousy.
By: Jacob Aggrey
