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‘Maseda’ by Edd Agyapong and Nana Adobea Sikapa:A perfect blend of praise and worship for all moods
On Tuesday, September 10, 2024, US-based Ghanaian gospel musician Edd Agyapong will release his first major single of the year, ‘Maseda’, which features Ghanaian-based musician Nana Adobea Sikapa.
Maseda (My Thanksgiving), as the title goes, is a personal testimony song for both Edd Agyapong and Nana Adobea Sikapa.
Maseda is the ultimate Thanksgiving song for anyone, irrespective of their religious beliefs and background, who has experienced goodness and favor. Sharing their personal experiences and how God came through for them at the nick of time.
Edd Agyapong revealed that, “Before and during the recording of this song, I wanted to call it Aseda because the Lord deserves all the glory. But after listening to the song after it was recorded, I realized this was a personal testimony and a complete summary of who I am and how far the Lord has brought me. I decided to go with Maseda and not Aseda because this is a personal Thanksgiving song from me to the Lord for his goodness and last-minute miracles when it mattered.”
Nana Adobea Sikapa also shared her personal experience, saying “This song, like most of my songs, was easy to record. When I heard the song, I only prayed for one word, and when I got it, it was effortless to flow. The message of the song by Edd Agyapong resonated with me, and that made a lot of difference in the recording process.”
“However, after listening to the song over again after the recording, I noticed how personal everything I said was to my life and some of the challenges I am going through. 2024 has been a tough year for me, but the Lord has always come through, and MASEDA is my way of telling God to come through for me once again,” she concluded.
Produced by US-based Ghanaian producer Osei, Maseda is an upbeat tune that is great for every situation or mood and sits perfectly between the gray lines of praise and worship.
The beautiful music video shot by renowned Ghanaian videographer, McWillies, also creatively uses the stunningly rich sceneries in Ghana to help share the Maseda testimony with all music video lovers.
Maseda by Edd Agyapong and Nana Adobea will be released on all music streaming platforms.
By Tilly Akua Nipaa (Matilda Mensah Marfo)
Gospel artiste, Obaapa Christy has officially launched her annual concert, ‘Royal Praise 2026’, set to be held in Accra and Kumasi this August.
The maiden Accra edition comes off Sunday, August 9, at the UPSA Auditorium. She will be joined on stage by gospel heavyweights Empress Gifty, Celestine Donkor, Joyce Blessing, Kweku Gyasi, Uncle Ato, and Akesse Brempong.
The Kumasi edition follows a week later on Sunday, August 16, at the Church of Pentecost, Bantama.
Patrons there can expect performances from legendary Mama Esther, Broda Sammy, Ernest Opoku, Joyce Blessing, Kwame Gyedu, and Lady Prempeh.
Speaking at the launch at Alisa Hotel on June 12, Obaapa Christy explained that the event was christened Royal Praise, “because as a child of God, I see myself as royalty, same as you. We are all royals in the house of God.”
She urged attendees to embrace the ‘royal’ theme with their dress code and said the concert was meant to stay as an annual event to honour God for His works.
According to her, the event has come to stay, and called on all and sundry to support.
Obaapa Christy thanked fans and sponsors for supporting the launch and expressed optimism for more backing ahead of the main events.
Supporting artistes on the bill who attended the launch threw their weight behind the maiden edition and called on Ghanaians to throng the venues in their numbers.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Fashion enthusiasts, shoppers, and industry stakeholders gathered at the A&C Mall at East Legon on Saturday as Ghanaian fashion brand, Neesa Atelier officially opened its newest retail outlet to unveil an exclusive capsule collection inspired by West Africa’s rich cultural heritage.
The launch, held as an intimate ‘Sip & Shop’ experience, marked a significant milestone for the growing fashion brand as it expanded its physical presence while showcasing its latest collection, Dust & Raffia.
The collection offers a creative exploration of the cultural links between Ghana and Mali, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary fashion design. Guests at the event were given a first look at the limited-edition pieces, which featured a hand-spun cord, raffia, jute, and Bogolan (mudcloth) elements.
According to the Creative Director of Neesa Atelier, Pamela Sarkodee, the collection celebrates the enduring connections among African communities and highlights the beauty of indigenous craftsmanship.
“This collection celebrates the stories that connect us across borders. By bringing together Bogolan, raffia, jute, and cordwork, we wanted to create pieces that honour heritage while presenting a contemporary vision of African luxury,” she said.
Throughout the event, guests toured the new retail space, interacted with the collection, and enjoyed an exclusive shopping experience that included special in-store offers. The occasion also provided an opportunity for fashion lovers to engage with the brand’s vision of blending culture, creativity, and community.
The Dust & Raffia collection draws inspiration from the textures, symbols, and traditions that have connected Ghanaian and Malian communities over generations. Through the use of natural materials and handcrafted techniques, the collection seeks to preserve cultural narratives while presenting them through modern fashion.
The new A&C Mall outlet has been designed to provide customers with an immersive shopping experience, giving them access to Neesa Atelier’s signature collections as well as future releases within one of Accra’s leading retail and lifestyle destinations.
Industry observers say the expansion reinforces Neesa Atelier’s growing reputation within Ghana’s fashion industry as a contemporary African brand committed to celebrating identity, heritage, and craftsmanship through innovative design.
The Dust & Raffia capsule collection is currently available for pre-order, with a wider public release expected in the coming weeks.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
