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Slit and Kaba Festival set for May 1
Manye Horgbayo Korngo
The maiden edition of African print ‘Slit and Kaba Festival’ is set for Monday, May 1 at the Mariville Agblizaa-Spintex Road, Accra.
The event to be organised by Roots Africa and aimed at exhibiting the rich Ghanaian culture and identity with the Slit and Kaba theme, would see women dressed in the unique outfit combined with other traditional ornaments.
The Founder and President of Roots Africa, Mrs Deborah Kabutey-Djisah also known as Manye Horgbayo Korngo on social media, explained that she was inspired to organise the festival following a post on social media (tiktok) with women adorned in the symbolic slit and kaba attire.
“The kaba and slit attire is an important aspect of Ghanaian culture and represents the country’s identity. It is a symbol of the country’s rich cultural heritage and traditions. The attire is significant socially, economically, and culturally, she stated.
She added that, the purpose of hosting a Kaba and Slit festival for Ghanaians was to promote Ghanaian culture and fashion, celebrate Ghana’s heritage and provide a platform for stakeholders in the textile manufacturing and fashion industry to connect and collaborate.
The festival she said, would be sustained with subsequent events set for the first week in January every year include Ghanaians in the diaspora who would be in the country in December for the Christmas festivities.
Special Guests for the event included actor and politician Mr John Dumelo and Queen Naana Adiki Manyeyo Adi I, and Nana Tiaah Ampem Darkoa I.
She urged Ghanaians, especially women to troop to attend the programme and witness the rich display of Ghanaian culture.
BY MICHAEL D.ABAYATEYE
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
Legendary gospel artist Herty Ofori Borngreat is officially returning to the music scene after a 13-year hiatus, her management announced Wednesday.
The surprise announcement ends over a decade of absence from the music industry for the celebrated singer.
According to an official statement released by her management team, the upcoming comeback will feature a rollout of new music projects and various spirit-filled initiatives aimed at inspiring hope and connecting with believers globally.
“We are delighted to officially announce that Herty Ofori Borngreat is making a highly anticipated return to the gospel music scene,” the management team noted in a statement, expressing deep gratitude to fans and partners for their unwavering loyalty during her long absence.
They added, “We are confident that this comeback will be both impactful and memorable.”
Management has urged fans, the media, and the global gospel community to follow her official social media platforms for update.
No specific dates have been set for the first single, but updates are expected in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
