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Okyeame Kwame partners Multichoice for Earthshot Prize
Revered multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwame has partnered with the Multichoice Group for Earthshot Prize, a global environmental initiative to drive positive change.
Revealing what he makes of the partnership, Okyeame Kwame noted that as a passionate climate lover of nature, he is always looking for ways to help sustain the planet.
According to him, it was why he answered the call to partner with MultiChoice Group and Earthshot Prize to drive positive change.
Okyeame Kwame noted, “I live because I breathe and breathe because of this tree.”
According to him, the tree takes his carbon dioxide and provides him with oxygen, enabling him to live, adding that without the tree helifeless.
He said it is why he makes eco-friendly boxerhots and goes to schools amongst other places to create awareness on climate change to sustain the environment.
“Share your eco-friendly endeavours and tag me.Let’s amplify the movement for a sustainable future,” Okyeame Kwame urged the public.
The Earthshot Prize has witnessed remarkable interest from Africa, with a record-breaking 400 entries received from the continent, and as a result, promising eco-innovators who are shortlisted to compete for the 2024 awards, stand a chance to win a £1-million prize.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on African soil for the first time, for this reason, The Earthshot Prize team will embark on a roadshow across the continent.
The tour will include stops in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya, to engage with local communities, inspire environmental action, and shine a spotlight on the exceptional work of African innovators.
Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the Asomafo gospel group, Yaw Sarpong, is reporteddead.
The 66 year old gospel artiste is said to have died at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi on January 20, where he was receiving medical treatment.
For sometime now, Yaw Sarpong had been dealing with prolonged health challenges, forcing him to reduce his public appearances and step away periodically from performances.
Yaw Sarpong is widely credited as a pioneer of contemporary Akan gospel music.
Through Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo, he introduced a distinctive sound marked by rich harmonies, disciplined arrangements and lyrics firmly grounded in Christian teachings.
His leadership and musical direction helped shape the identity of gospel music in Ghana for decades.
Some popular tunes by the group includes ‘Wo Haw Ne Sen’, ‘Tie Obiaa’, ‘Aduro Yesu’ and ‘Awurade Kasa’, tracks that continue to feature prominently in churches and Christian gatherings across the country.
Yaw Sarpong’s death comes barely some weeks after the passing of Maame Tiwa, a key pillar of the Yaw Sarpong’s Asomafo music group.
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Heavens will come down at the International Central Gospel Church, Temple East (ICGC) as gospel songstress Diana Hamilton holds her annual concert.
The annual concert ‘Awake Experience’ with Diana Hamilton will take place in Accra on February 15, and at the church of Pentecost, Bantama Kumasi on February 22.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro, she said this year offers another opportunity to have an experience with God, saying “So I want to be in his presence and watch him do mind blowing things.”
The ‘Aha Ye’ hit maker also announced that leading up to the event, the Diana Hamilton Team will embark on various outreaches to spread the gospel through ministration.
Themed ‘Dwell,’ will bring together renowned artiste and worshippers to celebrate faith and music.
Notable among them are Elder Dr Kwesi Mireku, Ntokozo Mbambo, Sisi Baidoo, Nana Yaw Ofori- Atta, Tagoe sisters and Joojo Arhin.
Diana Hamilton is a celebrated Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, and nurse, known for her inspirational music, spiritual depth, and impactful stage presence.
She has achieved historic wins like VGMA Artiste of the Year in 2021, becoming the first female gospel artist to do so, and is also recognised for her philanthropic work through the Diana Hamilton Foundation.
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