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Osebo launches new brand
Osebo and Dr Osei Kwame Despite unveiling Osebo’s brand of sandals
Ghanaian Fashionista, Richard Brown, has finally launched the Osebo brand in Accra to take over the world.
The launch of the exclusive collections which took place at the Sunlodge Hotel in Accra was made up of slippers, sandals, shoes, and clothes among others.
Unveiling the Osebo brand, models seen striding Osebo shoes hit the runway with catwalk to exhibit the new exclusive Ghanaian fashion brand.
Speaking at the launch which took place on Friday, January 12, Osebo revealed that the time had come for him to take on the world and prove his mettle in the area of fashion, as well as create employment.
The fashionista believes this would sell Ghana and open doors of opportunities for the youth.
He added that the journey to this phase of his life has taken time and patience to build such a brand for himself and all others directly and indirectly involved.
I have been in this business for 28 years and I feel this is the time to come out with my own brand of products. I have worked with much known brands outside the country so I got them to design my own products for me,” he noted.
Touching on his partnership with an Italian manufacturer and the way forward for him, he said, “I have been talking to them for years and I just got the approval last year. I have always been known as the Zaraman but now it is Osebo.”
The event was graced by some prominent personalities such as, Deputy Minister for Tourism Arts and Culture, Mark Okraku Mantey, George Quaye, Kwasi Kyei Darkwah, Azumah Nelson, Okyeame Kwame, Kwabena Kwabena, Nacee, Akua Amoakowaa of Ghana’s Most Beautiful fame, Nana Tonardo, Dr Osei Kwame Despite, Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu, Piesie Esther and some members of the East Legon Excutives club among others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The biggest event on Ghana’s entertainment calendar is set for a night of honours, pomp, and pageantry.
It is a night where musicians who excelled during the year under review will be rewarded through the endorsement of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board, the Academy, and the general public.
The Grand Arena, the ideal venue for the 27th TGMA, will host a star-studded audience of musicians, media personalities, businessmen, politicians, actors, and footballers among others.
On this night, the most coveted prize is the Artiste of the Year (AOTY) category, which will see the crowning of a new king or queen of Ghana music.
Two heavyweights in the category, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, have the opportunity to set an enviable record as the only artistes to win the coveted title for a third time.
Should they fall short, the opportunity shifts to Black Sherif and Diana Hamilton to equal the record of two wins, joining the elite ranks of past double-winners like VIP.
A win for Diana Hamilton, will set her up in a lonely journey at the top as the only gospel musician, to win the Artiste of the Year for the second time.
Alternatively, Wendy Shay could make her debut by winning the award for the first time. This would make her team up with Diana Hamilton as the only female artistes alive to hold the title. The late Ebony, won it posthumously in 2018.
If the title slips past them and falls to Medikal, he will also become a first-time winner, etching his name into the annals of Ghana music history.
Patrons can look forward to electrifying performances from a long list of confirmed artistes, including Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, R2Bees, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Lasmid, Kofi Kinaata, Samini, and Fido, among others.
Beyond the ultimate prize, several other major categories are up for grabs, including Music Video of the Year, New Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The fourth edition of International AmoFest lived up to its promise on Saturday, May 2, delivering a vibrant “three-in-one” experience that left the audience at Alliance Française in Accra buzzing.
The night was a masterful blend of sound and stagecraft. Berima Amo, the visionary behind the festival, led an impressive lineup of performers, including Pedro Kastelijns, Martha Apini, Rudy Ray, and Lamisi.
Together, they showcased a fusion of global music and authentic Ghanaian Highlife, staying true to the festival’s mission of preserving Ghana’s original rhythmic soul.
Adding a unique layer to the evening, Uncle Ebo Whyte’s Roverman Productions took to the stage, blending theater with the night’s musical energy.
The experience concluded with a high-energy after-party, fulfilling Berima Amo’s goal of creating a truly immersive and memorable night.
Reflecting on the event’s purpose, Amo emphasised the need for intentionality in protecting Highlife.
He called on every Ghanaian, as well as government institutions, to actively foster an environment where the genre can thrive on the global stage.
The main event followed a successful educational outreach on April 24, where over 250 high school students participated in a Highlife workshop at the Centre for National Culture.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
