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Obaapa Christy @20: ‘I never dreamt coming this far’
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Ghanaian gospel gem Obaapa Christy has expressed her profound gratitude to God for the height she has attained in her music career.
According to her, she cames from a poor home and it never crossed her mind, God will bring her this far.
The songstress revealed that her singing manifested during her basic school days.
Speaking at a press conference to launch the Obaapa @20 last Thursday, the musician noted that her only aim during her basic school days was for Friday to come for the then young Christiana Twene to be called to lead praise and worship.
“I was not academically good, but my only joy going to school was an opportunity to always lead praise and worship on Fridays,” she said.
Obaapa further noted that her musical journey went a notch higher when she joined Hallelujah voices which nurtured his craft .
To celebrate the goodness of God, Obaapa Christy together with her team has put together some activities to celebrate how far she has come with her music ministry.
She expressed appreciation to Osuani Afrifa for his immense contribution to her career since 2002, and over the two decades, she has released 12 albums and three singles.
Describing her success over the years, she said discipline, consistency, hard work and total reliance on God had been her secret to a brand which had gained great admiration.
Many lives and homes have been influenced positively by her music. With her life anchored on faith in God, Obaapa sees this celebration as a thanksgiving offering to God for fulfilling His promises to her.
For this reason, Obaapa entreats all stakeholders in the entertainment industry, organisations, family, friends and fans to collaborate and support her raise an altar of thanksgiving to the Lord.
There will be some fans interaction and humanitarian activities by Obaapa Christy Foundation that will precede the main event donation to some orphanages and visit some market places.
These activities would be crowned with a huge concert on September 4, 2022.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Emmanuel Andrew Samini popularly known as Samini is set to return to his Dansoman base with the much-anticipated Samini Experience on December 24.
The musician, who has nurtured top talents from the community in the past, says this year’s edition will be held in collaboration with the Dansoman Homecoming Carnival, to make the event bigger.
Speaking to the media at Kegali Hotel during a press launch on Friday, October 16, Samini said activities including a clean-up exercise, health walk, Children’s Day and games will take place from December 18 ahead of the main event.
According to him, the choice of Dansoman is to give back to the community where it all started.
He added that the event was also aimed at nurturing future talents by giving them a platform to showcase their abilities.
He disclosed that some music legends from Dansoman and other big names in the music industry will be on the bill to thrill patrons.
Samini also revealed that the Dansoman Exhibition streets will be blocked to make way for the unforgettable night of music.
He expressed appreciation to the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly for their collaboration to ensure the success of the programme.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghanaian musician Darlington Agyekum, popularly known as Dr Cryme, says he believes leadership is about making a lasting impact rather than holding office.
In an interview after graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Studies at the Methodist University’s 2026 graduating class, Dr Cryme reflected on his student leadership journey and highlighted some of the initiatives he spearheaded while serving the university community.
“I always say this position is not a possession. People will come and go, but how you made a mark and who you helped is what we’re here for and how we’ll be remembered. Do your best, let God handle the rest,” he stated.
The rapper, who served as SRC President for the 2025/26 academic year, said his administration championed inclusiveness across the university’s three campuses under the motto, “For us, by us.”
“My motto, ‘For us, by us,’ brought inclusiveness and familiarity with all three campuses together in common goals and activities like education, health, sportsmanship and debates, which all projected the school to higher grounds and above,” he said.
According to him, the vision brought students together while strengthening unity and raising the profile of the university. He also served as a Council Member, Head of Entertainment and a face and brand ambassador for Methodist University Ghana.
Dr Cryme recounted that he was SRC President when the university celebrated its 25th anniversary and said his administration also revamped a legacy canteen project while improving seating facilities for students in classrooms and recreational areas.
He further disclosed that his administration introduced VOMUG (Voice of Methodist University Ghana), a communication platform designed to improve the dissemination of information through emails, bulk SMS, flyers and audio-visual content.
“I enhanced sitting materials for students both in the classrooms and outside for leisure and socialising. I also introduced VOMUG, which has helped in the dissemination of information through email, bulk SMS, flyers and audiovisuals, just to mention a few,” he added.
Although he and his team received citations from the university’s Tema administration in recognition of their service, Dr Cryme was quick to credit the wider university community for the achievements.
“Although we were presented with citations, myself and my team, by the administration in Tema, all these milestones wouldn’t have been attained without the support, involvement and indulgence of the beautiful people and stakeholders of Methodist University Ghana,” he said.
Beyond his academic achievement, Dr Cryme also announced that he has released a new single titled “Heat.”
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