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Stonebwoy, Angola’s Perola, others thrill patrons at Indigo O2 in UK
Calema, a popular Electronic Kizomba music group sensation over the weekend treated patrons to a different kind of entertainment at the Indigo O2 in London.
Brothers Antonio and Fradique who hail from São Tomé and Prínciple were spot-on with their performance, according to fans.
The icing on the cake, however, was when Ghana’s Stonebwoy who was introduced by the music duo with origins in Portugal to the charged and excited audience where they performed for the first time a remix of the duo’s hit single Te Amor.
The electric move of the performers and party lovers transitioned my cold Saturday mood into a steamy unforgettable night.
From Angola’s Singer Pérola to Soraia Ramos, a well-known Portuguese artist/band and a host of others were all at hand to make the event complete.
“My best yet, the first concert in London left me and others wanting for more.”
And the 5-hour concert got every little space in the arena occupied with thousands of music lovers from all walks of life together.
Calema is a music duo from São Tomé and Príncipe with origins in Portugal made up of two brothers António Mendes Ferreira and Fradique Mendes Ferreira. The name of the duo refers to the special undulation on the African coast.
In February 2019 the group was announced as the composers and interpreters of the song “A Dois”, which participated in the Festival da Canção 2019.
In 2021, Calema was also featured in a song by Moroccan superstar Saad Lamjarred in “Enty Hayati” (in Arabic إنتي حياتي meaning you are my life). The song is trilingual in Arabic, Portuguese, and English with an accompanying music video. They have over 20 songs and 2 albums to their credit.
Source: myjoyonline.com
Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty, was moved to tears on her return from abroad after her husband surprised her with a birthday celebration and a brand-new car.
Empress Gifty, who celebrated her birthday on October 25 outside the country, returned home to a big surprise organised by her husband, Hopeson Yaovi Adorye.
He invited her close friends and family, organised a surprise breakfast, and topped it up with a special gift.
He said it was something small from him, to appreciate the efforts of his wife.
Empress Gifty, who was overwhelmed with emotion, expressed appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Adorye for always being there for her and showing her love.
“That feeling when you’re completely overwhelmed by love. I had only just touched down from a trip only to walk in and meet some of my closest friends gathered at home to celebrate my birthday with me. I was speechless!” she said.
“But the biggest and most lovely surprise was this beautiful car gift – a CHANGAN Q07 PLUGIN HYBRID 2026 YEAR MODEL! from my husband, Hopeson Yaovi Adorye,” added.
“I am truly humbled and so grateful for your love and support. God bless you, my love,” she added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
In March 2027 Ghana will mark 70 years of independence. It is a proud moment for Ghanaians at home and across the diaspora as the nation celebrates seven decades of sovereignty and self-governance.
Miss Ghana UK will be right at the heart of the celebration. This week the organisers of the longest running Black and Ethnic Minority pageant in the United Kingdom announced that the 2027 edition will honour this historic milestone.
The announcement also opens the search for the next Miss Ghana UK Queen. This follows the media partnership between Miss Ghana UK and EIB signed in July 2026 which will help share the journey with audiences far and wide.
Ms Mavis Osei, Chief Executive Officer of Miss Ghana UK and the MGUK Foundation, described the 2027 edition as a landmark moment. It will bring together beauty, culture, heritage and leadership while uniting the Ghanaian diaspora in celebration of Ghana’s journey as an independent nation.
“For 70 years Ghana’s story has been shaped by the courage of its people and the richness of its culture. It has been carried by the strength of its communities and the contributions of generations of Ghanaians at home and across the world. Miss Ghana UK 2027 will honour this remarkable journey. It will also give a new generation of young Ghanaian women in the United Kingdom a platform to celebrate their heritage and embrace their identity and help write the next chapter of Ghana’s story,” she said.
Under the theme “Ghana’s Golden Story: 70 Years in the Making” the pageant will celebrate the moments and traditions and people who have shaped Ghana since independence in 1957. Audiences can look forward to fashion and music and storytelling and the arts alongside tourism and community engagement. Throughout the pageant the vital role of the diaspora in promoting Ghana around the world will take centre stage.
Miss Ghana UK is far more than a pageant. It is an educational programme that teaches young women, their families and the wider diaspora community about Ghanaian cultural heritage.
Through history and language and traditions and storytelling participants and audiences alike gain a deep sense of pride in where they come from. The young women who take part grow into confident and socially conscious ambassadors for Ghana and shining representatives of the Ghanaian community in the United Kingdom.
The announcement also marks the close of the reign of the current Queen Miss Sheidelle Annor at the end of September 2026. Her time as Queen has been an important chapter in the Miss Ghana UK story. Miss Ghana UK warmly thanks her for her journey and her contribution and wishes her every success in her next chapter.
Miss Ghana UK is a cultural and empowerment platform that celebrates Ghanaian heritage. It gives young women of Ghanaian descent in the United Kingdom real opportunities for personal development and leadership and community engagement and cultural representation.
Through the pageant and its wider initiatives Miss Ghana UK connects generations and strengthens ties to Ghanaian heritage. It empowers young women to become positive ambassadors in the United Kingdom and in Ghana and beyond.
Miss Ghana UK is also an educational programme that teaches young women and their families and the wider diaspora and community about Ghanaian cultural heritage so that it is passed on proudly from one generation to the next.
