Entertainment
Tracey Boakye blasts FIPAG over ‘suspension’
Actress and Movie Producer, Tracey Boakye, has blasted the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG) for suspending her.
FIPAG in a letter signed by its president, Mr James Aboagye has suspended the movie producer.
“Our attention has been drawn to recent publications and circulation of videos on social media platforms of vulgar and unprintable exchanges between Tracey Boakye and Mzbel. The contents were so bad and affront to our Ghanaian cultures, traditions, and sensibilities.
The Film Producers’ Association of Ghana (FIPAG) finds their actions very regrettable especially that of Miss Tracey Boakye, who happens to be an actress and a film producer and, therefore, supposed to serve as a role model.
“In view of this, FIPAG has immediately suspended Ms Tracey Boakye indefinitely. She is not supposed to take part in any of the activities during this period until the situation is reviewed.” the letter stated.
Reacting to the suspension in a video on social media, Tracey Boakye also said, she was an independent producer not a member of FIPAG.
She went further to state that the association did not know how she raised money to produce her movies, hence they did not wield any right to suspend her.
According to her, she was not under FIPAG and had never been a member in her eight years journey as a producer within which she had produced 14 movies.
Tracey said that, she never received a call or a visit from FIPAG when she gave birth, adding that “she has done a lot of good things which never attracted the attention of the body.”
Against this backdrop, she wondered why a body which denied her voting right on the grounds that she was not a member, could later turn around to suspend her.
According to her, this move by FIPAG was only an attempt to capitalise on her issues to disgrace her.
Tracey has recently trended on social media for fighting veteran musician, MzbeL over a “sugar daddy”.
This action, coupled with some unprintable words used in her altercations has attracted a lot of backlashing from the public.
This led to the “Baby Mama” movie producer apologising for the use of some vulgar words and disappointing her loved ones.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The fourth edition of the fast-rising fashion and cultural event, the Slit and Kaba Festival, is set to take place on May 1 at the Legon City Mall in Accra.
Organised by Roots Africa, the festival aims to promote Ghanaian culture through the traditional Kaba and Slit outfit, known for its vibrant African prints and unique designs.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro ahead of this year’s edition, dubbed “Old School Kaba and Slit Meets Batakari,” the Founder of Roots Africa, Mrs. Deborah Kabutey-Djisah, popularly known as Manye Korngo, said the event has gained significant popularity over the years and promised an even bigger experience this time around.
“The intention is to revive old-school fashion while celebrating our revered Fugu, also known as Batakari, which has gained massive exposure in recent times,” she stated.
“It is also an opportunity to showcase our culture and demonstrate to young people how fashion has evolved over the years,” she added.
She further called on vendors to come on board to display their products and services, noting that thousands of patrons are expected to attend the event.
“Don’t miss the chance to have your brand featured on our flyers, make incredible sales, and be part of an unforgettable experience,” she urged.
According to her, the previous edition was a great success, attracting patrons from across the country. Due to the growing interest, a larger venue had to be secured to accommodate the anticipated crowd.
“I’m expecting ten times more people than we had at last year’s festival,” she added.
Patrons of this year’s Praise Reloaded by Joe Mettle will have a wonderful time in the presence of the Lord at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The much- anticipated concert is scheduled for June 28.
Ensuring patrons enjoy an undiluted encounter with God, the event, will feature evergreen, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Bethel Revival Choir, Eugene Zuta among others.
Speaking at the launch which took place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at the Reverb Studios located at Sowutoum, Joe Mettle said, other artistes would be announced in the lead up to the event. “This is the first set of guests, others would be announced.”
He said having the legendary trio, Daughters of Glorious Jesus has been a dream come true.
According to him, he’s always wanted to have them and other legends on Praise Reloaded.
Joe Mettle revealed that the theme for this edition is, The River, “The river speaks more about the spirit of God. A passage in Psalms reads, there is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.” – Psalm 46:4.”
He further said the river brings life, nourishment and hope, adding that they are trusting God that throughout the preparations, people would ve given Grace to encounter this river during the event.
‘‘By 1pm, the doors would be opened at the Accra Sports Stadium for people to come in, settle for the service to take off at 3pm,’’ he said.
Daughters of Glorious Jesus who were at the launch congratulated Joe Mettle for how far he has come and impact in the space.
They pledged ensuring an intimate encounter with God on June 28, and urged all and sundry to be at the Accra Sports Stadium.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
