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Time to heal, time to sing- Dr.Knii Lante
Medical Doctor who doubles as a musician, Knii Lante, known in private life as Dr.Nii Lante Okunka Blankson,has advised Ghanaians not to dump a profession or speciality for another.
“If you can be a lawyer and a doctor, keep it up, don’t drop one for the other, this is an advice I want to share with Ghanaians, especially students,”he said.
According to the Physician Specialist, it was prudent to be multi-tasking to tread cautiously between different professions in one’s quest to succeed in life and help his or her community.
Speaking exclusively to The Spectator, he said such lifestyle could help Ghana and Africa close their development gap and be at par with other developed countries.
“If you look at the gap between Africa and other countries, it is huge to the extent that I think we cannot afford to do one job,” he said.
Using his situation as an example, he said there is time for everything, “There is time for everything, time to heal, and a time to sing, I just have to make time for music and human lives.”
“You just have to make that time even though occasionally, you may have some crash of professions when you’re in the studio and a call comes from the hospital or you’re in the hospital and a producer will call and want to talk to you. This sometimes gives you a divided attention, but to me, I think more is fixed than is destroyed,” he said.
This notwithstanding, he believes one should still strife for excellence in the quest to be multi-tasking.
Touching on the challenges faced as a frontliner and a musician since the outbreak of COVID-19, he said “As for us medical doctors, we are always looking out for new diseases, we understand that such things can happen at anytime, so we always brace ourselves to face the challenges.”
Currently, Knii Lantey is out with a new single dubbed, “Gong Gong” which featured Coded and produced by Genius Selection.
Talking about the song, he said the message was about never be too busy to see your lover’s face again.
He said the single which was available on all digital music platforms might be part of an Extended Play (EP) expected to be released at the end of the year.
Knii Lante was honoured in 2019 by The Trust Hospital in Accra, for being the first Permanent Physician Specialist of the facility, thus, bringing uniformity to patient care through the development of protocols and the initiation of weekly routine ward visits.
The red carpet of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was lit up with a mind-blowing exhibition of creativity this Saturday in Nigeria, as Ghana’s Nana Akua Addo stunned everyone with her jaw-dropping fashion choices.
The AMVCA is an annual, prestigious awards ceremony presented by MultiChoice. It recognises outstanding achievements in African television, film, and digital content creation across the continent.
The Ghanaian actress and global fashion icon has, over the years, taken centre stage of the AMVCA red carpet each year.
She consistently pushes the boundaries of avant-garde style, making her one of the most anticipated stars of the night.
The Talk of the Red Carpet This year, her main outfit silver architectural dress, inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany became the absolute talk of the red carpet.
The breathtaking, structured silver gown featured intricate, three-dimensional details mimicking towering gothic spires and pointed arches.
The structural design transformed the style icon into a walking piece of art, requiring assistance from her team to navigate the venue smoothly.
The masterpiece was brought to life by Nigerian designer, Mohammed Abbas (Abasswoman), who revealed that the complex design process began back in November.
A Night of multiple looks true to her reputation as a fashion chameleon, the cathedral gown was not Nana Akua Addo’s only statement of the evening.
She further disrupted the event by debuting two other high-concept structural ensembles.
Attendees and digital audiences were treated to a visual feast as she also appeared in, The Spiral Outfit, a futuristic, swirling conceptual piece that captivated onlookers.
Also, she was seen in the Living Stone Outfit, a heavily textured, sculptural dress that blended natural geometry with high fashion.
Nana Akua Addo’s triple-threat appearance solidified Ghana’s dominant style presence on the pan-African stage, proving once again that she does not just attend the red carpet, she defines it.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Popular Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, on Monday passed away after a long battle with cancer on Monday.
According to reports he died at age 40.
Ekubo was best known for his roles in the Weekend Getaway and the music video titled Johnny by Yemi Alade in 2013.
He had won many awards and accolades for his work in the entertainment industry and humanitarian efforts.
While his family and management are yet to issue a statement, tributes have been pouring in from fans and friends in Nigeria’s and Ghanaian films industry.
The Nollywood star made his acting debut in the 2005 production, Sinners in the House.
He graduated with a degree in law from the University of Calabar and broke into stardom in 2010 after competing in the Mr Nigeria competition.
In 2013, he won Best Supporting Actor in the Best of Nollywood Awards for his role as Andre Dikeh in Weekend Getaway.
Ekubo had received nine awards during his career, including Best of Nollywood’s Best Actor of the year (2016) and Best Lead Actor (2022).
Nigeria’s First Lady gave him a Special Recognition Award in 2018 for his contribution and development of the country’s entertainment industry.
In 2020, he was inducted into the UN’s Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD) under 40, for his efforts in entertainment and social development.
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