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Tyrese Gibson asks fans to pray for his mother as she battles pneumonia and Covid-19 in ICU
Gibson shared on Instagram Saturday that his mother, Priscilla Murray, was in the intensive care unit, telling his 15.2 million followers that he left a film set to be at her side.
“My mother is in a coma, in ICU, with Pneumonia and she caught Covid they got her so sedated she can’t breathe or even eat on her own……. This has been going on all week I haven’t posted [ I’m doing it this time cause I feel helpless,” he captioned a picture of himself sitting in a corridor during a shoot.
The 43-year-old, best known for playing Roman in the “Fast & Furious” franchise, described the post as his “cry for help,” adding that he needs “the most sincere prayers from you prayer warriors.”
He continued: “Hold on mother I’m there by your side in a few days….. God is able to do things, he’s pulled you OUT of a coma before….. Oh God I seen the light things have been going so well…. Now this….Please guys praise you pray and even write out the prayers in the comments so that me and my family can read and be encouraged.”
In a caption on an old photo of his mother resting her head on his shoulder, Gibson wrote: “Mother we need you and love you please keep fighting…Sincere prayer warriors my mother needs you now more than ever….”
On Sunday night, Gibson made a series of follow-up posts, including one letting fans know she was showing signs of improvement. He asked them to keep praying for her.
“Life is to be lived from here I believe it and I ask that you continue to pray over my mother,” he wrote, adding: “The prayers are working all of her vital signs are UP since last night I believe in the mighty power of Jesus to keep mother and cover mother WE have so much more to do.”
A video shared on his Instagram appeared to show him speaking words of encouragement to his mother at her hospital bed.
The “Sweet Lady” hitmaker was inundated with messages of support from fans and fellow celebrities, including TV personality and actress Lala Anthony, who wrote: ” Sending u love and strong prayers Always. Praying GOD will bring her through this 🤍.”
Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis commented: “Praying. Warriors prayers❤️❤️❤️”
Hip-hop star Busta Rhymes added: “The queen will prevail.”
Gibson’s former TGTbandmate Ginuwine commented: “Prayers UP king.”
Source: CNN
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.
