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Naa Ashorkor leads ‘Five Hours with Mario’
Patrons will have a memorable day as Five Hours with Mario, an adaptation of Miguel Delibes’ novel which is a collaboration between celebrated Ghanaian playwright, LatifAbubakar and the Spanish Embassy in Accra shows today and Sunday.
The move is aimed at putting Ghana’s theatre industry on the world stage.
Speaking at the launch of the play at the Spanish Embassy, Mr Abubakar said “the Embassy’s decision to partner Globe Productions stems from a relationship between me and Ambassador Javier Gutterez, Spanish Ambassador to Ghana, who aims at deepening the Spain-Ghana relationship beyond traditional trade to arts and culture.”
The playwright whose interest is to project Ghana’s theatre industry to the world said the partnership would set Ghana on the world stage once again.
“As pacesetters of virtual live play on COVID-19 with a record 3.5 million live views as well as staging Ghana’s first open air theatre, our dream of projecting Ghana’s theatre industry beyond our country and continent is becoming a reality with the launch of this play,” he said.
The Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy, Mr Diego Spottorno, also said the Spanish Embassy was pleased to partner Mr Abubakar on this project.
He explained that the timing for the adaptation could not have been more appropriate, considering the challenges in the world today.
He said the adaptation of the play would mark the beginning of a great partnership between the Ghanaian and Spanish theatre industries.
Five Hours with Mario is one of the best and most popular Spanish novel, with touches of comedy by a renowned Spanish writer, Miguel Delibes.
The novel addresses two of the author’s favourite themes: the authenticity of rural life compared with life in the city, and death as the ultimate and definitive milestone in human life.
The play which is being adapted into a Ghanaian and Afrocentric stage play for the first time is expected to make an impact not only in Ghana and Spain but across the world.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
