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Miss Ghana Foundation celebrates Valentine’s Day at FOCOS Hospital
• Miss Ghana queens dancing with the children
As part of the various social interventions outlined this year by Miss Ghana Foundation, the Foundation has celebrated this year’s Valentine’s Day with the children of the FOCOS Hospital in Accra.
The programme saw Miss Ghana 2022, Miriam Xorlasi Tordzeagbo, and her runner up ,Rocklyn Krampah and Miss Ghana 2022 Oti Regional Representative, Rukyatu Yakubu shared food items for the kids amidst merry making, dancing and singing.
Head of Projects at Miss Ghana Foundation ,Mr. Isaac Kojo Yamoah Quainoo, said the exercise was the organisation’s first project for the year adding that “It was the foundation major priority to spend time with the children to put smiles on their faces and to show them much love”.
He further explained that February is a season of love and every individual as well as groups could choose to celebrate the season in diverse ways, but they decided to spend time with children of the FOCOS Hospital Children’s ward.
Miss Ghana 2022, Miss Tordzeagbo said “It is a great joy that this programme had been successful, which is ultimately aimed at putting smiles on the faces of these children in this month of love.”
A representative of the Hospital, Mrs. Paschalina Adaambap, expressed her appreciation and called on more philanthropists and other non-government Organisations (NGO) to support the Hospital.
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
Legendary gospel artist Herty Ofori Borngreat is officially returning to the music scene after a 13-year hiatus, her management announced Wednesday.
The surprise announcement ends over a decade of absence from the music industry for the celebrated singer.
According to an official statement released by her management team, the upcoming comeback will feature a rollout of new music projects and various spirit-filled initiatives aimed at inspiring hope and connecting with believers globally.
“We are delighted to officially announce that Herty Ofori Borngreat is making a highly anticipated return to the gospel music scene,” the management team noted in a statement, expressing deep gratitude to fans and partners for their unwavering loyalty during her long absence.
They added, “We are confident that this comeback will be both impactful and memorable.”
Management has urged fans, the media, and the global gospel community to follow her official social media platforms for update.
No specific dates have been set for the first single, but updates are expected in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
