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MTN Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols: A night to remember
THE Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) came alive on Saturday as MTN Ghana thrilled patrons with the MTN Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.
The event themed ‘The Heart of Christmas’ united customers, families, stakeholders, and music lovers for a night of uplifting music, scripture readings, and festive celebration.
The festival, a cherished annual tradition, blended faith, music, dance, and reflection, reminding attendees of the deeper meaning of Christmas beyond the festivities.
The evening unfolded with the reading of the Nine Lessons, a journey through scripture recounting God’s promise, the birth of Christ, and the message of peace and love.
Dance With a Purpose (DWP) added a theatrical element, interpreting the Christmas story through expressive choreography. Their performance did not only captivate the audience but also reminded everyone of the true essence of Christmas.
The night featured dynamic musical performances by popular Ghanaian artists, including Kuami Eugene, Joe Mettle, and Kofi Kinaata, whose renditions brought energy and reflection to the audience, leaving them uplifted and inspired.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Ghana, Mr Stephen Blewett, shared personal reflections on Christmas as a season of hope, love, and generosity, encouraging attendees to create meaningful memories and expressed gratitude to customers, partners, employees, and stakeholders for their loyalty.
A key highlight of the evening was a surprise giveaway segment, during which patrons were invited to check their seats for gifts, with several attendees receiving Black Stars jerseys.
Other participants were rewarded with premium gadgets, including iPhone 17 devices, the latest Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S series smartphones, as well as smart watches and headphones, after taking part in Christmas-themed activities such as completing biblical quotations and singing carols.
The night concluded with dynamic musical performances from Kwame Eugene, Joe Mettle, and Kofi Kinaata.
By Spectator Reporter
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Award-winning Ghanaian musician, Wendy Asiamah Addo, known in showbiz circles as Wendy Shay, is poised for Artiste of the Year crown this year.
Through her hard work last year, the musician has earned about seven nominations for this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Wendy Shay was nominated for Artiste of the Year, Album of the Year, Afrobeats Song of the Year, Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year, International Collaboration of the Year, Collaboration of the Year and Most Popular Song of the Year.
Speaking exclusively to her management, they said Wendy Shay last year graced over 40 shows, including her successful Shay Concert held at the West Hills Mall in Accra on November 22, 2025.
Additionally, they noted that through her hard work, she had international features with Movado (Apology), Phina (Too Late Remix), Bedjine (Too Late Remix), Guchi (Too Late Remix) and Niggy Boy (Weed & Wine).
They further told the paper that her ‘Ready’ album garnered over 25 million streams across all platforms, including massive airplays, adding that most of the songs featured prominently at parties and diverse events in Ghana and beyond.
Her management concluded that the hard work made her brand very attractive for Corporate Ghana, a feat which led Wendy Shay to secure ambassadorial deals with Peeva and Hisense.
Against this backdrop, they are optimistic that Wendy Shay is in pole position to win the coveted Artiste of the Year crown this year, and therefore called on industry players, all and sundry to vote for her.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeat musician Berima Amo has signed a new international recording deal with UK-based world music label ARC Music, a move seen as another boost for the global recognition of West African music.
Known for blending traditional highlife with Afrobeat, jazz and other global influences, Amo has become a strong advocate for preserving and promoting authentic African musical heritage while introducing it to new audiences around the world.
The announcement comes ahead of the release of his much-anticipated album “Rhythms of Love,” recorded live at Studio 150 Bethlehemkerk in Amsterdam. The album will be released worldwide on May 24, preceded by two singles: “Fake Flowers” on May 1 and “Yaba” featuring Tallulah Rose on May 8, 2026.
The new project is expected to expand Amo’s reputation as both a cultural preserver and musical innovator, pushing the boundaries of African sound through powerful rhythms and cross-genre fusion.
With five albums, two EPs and ten singles already available across major streaming platforms, Berima Amo continues to grow his global audience.
Berima Amo, a singer, trumpeter, composer and bandleader originally from Ghana and now active in Europe, has built a reputation for preserving the roots of highlife while reimagining it for modern audiences. Through performances, collaborations and educational initiatives, he has championed traditional African rhythms and instruments while blending them with Afrobeat, jazz, soul and orchestral music.
Many in the industry now view Amo as a torchbearer for authentic West African music, continuing the legacy of legendary figures such as E. T. Mensah, The Ramblers International Band, Rex Lawson, Ebo Taylor, Nana Ampadu, King Onyina, Osibisa and Fela Kuti, helping to carry the sound of West Africa to the world.
