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My first single had good response – Rita Queen
Gospel artiste Rita Nkansah, known in the gospel music scene as Rita Queen has expressed much satisfaction to God and her cherished fans including the general public for the acceptance of her entering into the music industry.
According to the ‘He Reigns’ hitmaker her first single, released months ago, was received with much love and acceptance by all.
Rita Queen indicated that, she was shocked with regard to the high level of love shown to her since her first single was released.
“My first single was actually received with much love; I was overwhelmed by the acceptance of the general public. I was a bit skeptical from the outset but prayed over it and the outcome has been great. He Reigns went far, it was all over the Nigeria music industry.
“What even shocked me more was the challenge; it was serious with the response from Nigeria. Even after the challenge for over a month, I was still receiving video recording of people participating. I was marvelled but I see all to be the work of God and the sleepless night of my team. They’ve been amazing,” she indicated.
Rita Queen, an entrepreneur, has landed herself in the gospel music scene with the aim of promoting and preaching the word of God to the masses.
The ‘He Reigns’ singer said although the job of an entrepreneur was time consuming, she was still committed to dedicating more time to her music in line with her mission of preaching the word of God.
“I am about releasing another one soon title ‘Holy Name’. I would urge all to follow me on all social media handles, RIATQUEEN both facebook, Instagram, and Youtube for more updates on the date of release among other things. I am not stopping with regard to the release of songs would be doing more so my fans should expect more” she added.
Born Rita Nkansah, she hails from Akim-Oda in the Eastern Region of Ghana but lives in the United States.
She attended Hecta Preparatory School at Akim-Oda through to Akim Swedru Secondary school. After secondary school, she went to Oda Community Nursing Training School and moved to the States in 2010.
Rita Queen nurtured her talent in the church long before joining the music industry and her goal is “to preach the salvation of Christ”.
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
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