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New Afrobeats Singer, Gakpey releases debut song “Man Dey”
BlaqEye Rekkodz signee, Gakpey has released his official debut single titled “Man Dey” to commence his professional music career.
The song is tipped by some technical music industry players to be a lead breaker to launch him properly unto the Ghanaian and global music market.
Released a few days ago across various digital stores, the song is receiving some good airplay on Accra radio stations as well as a few outside the Capital City.
The young talent is very optimistic in the belief that he will soon become a household name .
Gakpey Christian Mawuli is a Ghanaian Afrobeats Singer from Vume in the Volta Region but has lived all his life at Kaneshie in the Greater Accra Region.
He started his childhood education at Kaneshie Daycare Centre and proceeded to Covenant Educational Centre to write the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE)which he passed and got admitted to Saint Thomas Aquinas Senior High School to pursue his high school education.
Gakpey started his music in Senior High School when he joined a musical group, “ASQUAD”. He released his first ever recorded song in 2016 titled “Where Are You”, an R&B song while still part of the group, “ASQUAD”.
In 2019, he got signed onto BlaqEye Rekkodz, A Ghanaian talent management and grooming label focused on redefining new artistes with international appeal.
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‘Crossing Paths’premieres tomorrow
Reverend Charlene Quaye, Executive Producer for Diamond Pillar Production, is set to premiere a must watch Christian romantic drama titled ‘Crossing Paths’ today at the Silverbird Cinemas at Accra Mall and West Hills Mall.
The film promises to captivate audiences with its moving portrayal of love found in unexpected places, brought to life by some of Ghana’s most celebrated actors.
Rev. Quaye told The Spectator that the film’s central message was beautifully summed up in the timeless biblical verse: “In His time, He makes all things beautiful.”
According to her, through laughter, tears, and transformation, ‘Crossing Paths’ reminds viewers that love often arrives when least expected and that with patience, support, and open hearts, even the most unlikely relationships can blossom.
Directed by renowned filmmaker Pascal Amanfo, the cast includes Joyce Ama Maanu, Edwin Agbeli Jnr, Bella Agyemang, Omari Dwamena, Don K. Kingsley Yamoah, and Charlene Quaye.
Other veteran actress Irene Opare and the ever-versatile Roselyn Ngissah, alongside Jessica Williams and Peter Ritchie, also features in ‘Crossing Paths’ which explores the emotional journeys of three couples who discover love through chance encounters, faith, and personal growth.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Barima Amo set to thrillpatrons at International AmoFest 2025
All is set for an awe-inspiring experience at this year’s International AmoFest, slated for Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Alliance Française.
According to the organisers, this edition would be bigger than ever.
As part of the festival, the day ahead of the event has been earmarked for an exclusive workshop with the guest artistes from the Netherlands.
Patrons of the workshop will discuss topics like; ‘the Ghanaian musicians as part of the global creative community’ and other issues like ‘financial literacy in the arts’.
The session would be addressed by bankers, the tourism sector players, government stakeholders and representatives from SSNIT.
“I’m taking it back to the beginning with unforgettable songs from my very first CD release,” Amo revealed.
According to him, “I want to hear from you, let me know which songs you want to hear me perform, share your favourite throwbacks, and let’s create a set list together.”
Patrons will enjoy performances from soulful Ebony Winters and the genre-blending Kotokid, both from the Netherlands.
Revellers would have an unforgettable experience with the incredible
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
