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Why Black Sherif was picked up: Details emerge
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Why Black Sherif was picked up: Details emerge
Reigning Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Artistes of the Year, Black Sherif was yesterday picked up at the Kotoka International Airport upon return from his European tour.
Reports reaching spectator.com.gh from the organisers,Cruise People Limited indicates that(Your Cruise People) engaged the management of Mohammed Sharrif (Black Sherrif) for the artist to perform at the second edition of its musical cruise onboard a cruise ship dubbed Afro Cruise Jam, on August 19, 2023 in Greece. The first edition, which was held last year, featured Grammy awards winner – Gramps Morgan of Morgan Heritage fame and Abrantie Amakye Dede and his Apollo High-Kings.
According to Cruise People Ltd, they were charged Forty Thousand United States Dollars ($40,000);and was further agreed between Cruise People Ltd., the artiste and his booking agents (United Talent Agency a.k.a Echo Location Talent Agency) that an initial payment of Twenty Thousand United States Dollars ($20,000) shall be paid to him to firm up the agreement and in return he will record a video confirming his participation and availability for the said show on the cruise ship at the agreed dates.
They revealed in the statement that the company proceeded to pay the initial deposit via swift bank transfer to his London account as agreed and the artiste acknowledged receipt of payment.
“Following a series of email correspondences between Cruise People Ltd. and artist, the company reiterated to him that they needed the video recording of him confirming his performance on the cruise ship on the dates agreed upon and went further to notify him that they had arranged a media engagement with Multimedia Group on Friday 19th May, 2023 @ 3pm for which the said video clip announcing his performance and availability for the event on the cruise ship will be broadcasted to elicit enhanced marketability of the event. He unequivocally represented to us that the video clip will be ready even before the broadcast date duly communicated to him and hence they went ahead and paid for the media broadcast,”the statement indicated.
According to them, given the firm assurances from him and his outfit that the video clip will be ready and available for the media broadcast, they went ahead to make deposits and secured cabins on the cruise ship and other incidental arrangements in anticipation of enhanced interests and patronage of purchase of cruise tickets that the media broadcast shall generate.
Cruise People Ltd, further added “that regrettably, he failed, refused and / or neglected to make the video clip available to Cruise People Ltd. to be broadcasted on the 19th May, 2023 @3 pm, the time scheduled. The media encounter with the multimedia group was held without the input of the video clip from him announcing his performance at the event contrary to an earlier agreement between them.”
The press release added that as a result of his failure to confirm his participation, the cabins on the cruise ship which were paid for and reserved at a discounted price had to be cancelled and deposits lost since the expected interests and patronage of the event could not be guaranteed.
The statement added they are of the belief that the musician deliberately failed to perform his part of the agreement despite several reminders sent to his agents.
Against this backdrop, the company’s lawyers wrote and informed him, his management and booking agents on May 23, 2023 about the breach of agreement and till date, they didn’t reply.
The Cruise People Ltd added that at this point, they had no option than to report what they term as fraudulent actions to the police and proceed to court for redress and seek reliefs.
Miss Ghana 2026, Rumzia Sule, has vowed to represent Ghana with excellence as she competes at the 73rd Miss World pageant currently underway in Vietnam.
An International Relations student at Cumbria University who was crowned Miss Ghana 2026 earlier this year, is Ghana’s sole representative at the global competition.
Speaking to The Spectator in an interview before her departure, Rumzia expressed confidence and gratitude for the preparation she has received from the Miss Ghana organization.
“The Miss Ghana team has prepared me very well for the task ahead,” she said.
She added that “I will do everything in my power to hoist the flag of Ghana high on this international stage.”
Rumzia departed Ghana on Tuesday, August 11, ahead of the official opening of the competition on Wednesday, August 12, 2026.
According to Rumzia, her main focus during the pageant will be to promote Ghana’s culture, values, and beauty to the world.
“My priority is to promote Ghana on the big stage,” she stated. I want the world to see the richness of our heritage and the strength of the Ghanaian women,” she said.
The Miss Ghana queen is also appealing to Ghanaians both home and abroad to rally behind her throughout the competition.
She noted that public support, especially during the voting stages, will be crucial in helping her make a significant mark at Miss World.
“I will need the support of all Ghanaians as we go into the voting process. Let’s do this together for Ghana,” Rumzia rallied support.
Ahead of her departure on Tuesday, the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President, in partnership with the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), presented Ghana’s official charity auction gift to her.
The presentation took place during a brief ceremony at the Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President and formed part of Ghana’s official send-off for the reigning queen ahead of her departure.
The symbolic gift, inspired by Ghana’s iconic Independence Arch, has been designated for the Miss World Charity Auction; one of the festival’s longest-standing traditions.
The 73rd Miss World festival is bringing together contestants from across the globe to compete not only in beauty, but also in talent, sports, and the pageant’s “Beauty With A Purpose” humanitarian project.
With the eyes of the world on Vietnam, Rumzia Sule carries the hopes of a nation as she aims to make Ghana proud.
Miss World opening ceremony was held on August 12, at the Ha Long Marina Beach Square in Quang Ninh, with the grand finale scheduled for September 5, 2026.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Multiple award-winning gospel minister and man of God, Eric Jeshrun, is set to return with his highly anticipated annual worship experience, ‘August Worship,’ after a four-year break.
The event, known for drawing thousands of worshippers into an atmosphere of praise and prayer, was put on hold due to the minister’s extensive ministry work abroad.
The organisers say the comeback will be a more powerful and spirit-filled encounter.
This year’s edition is slated for Sunday, August 30, at the Cedar Mountain Chapel, Assemblies of God.
Speaking to The Spectator, Eric Jeshrun revealed a stellar line-up of ministers who will be joining him on stage. They include worship collective Team Eternity Ghana, Pastor Isaiah Fosu-Kwakye, Petra Yetunde Odubayo, and Pastor Noble G.Patrons should also expect ministrations from gospel powerhouses Joe Mettle and Kofi Owusu Peprah, with other amazing surprises promised for the night.
“We’re coming with an expectation. God has been speaking to us about this season, and ‘August Worship’ is about going deeper in His presence,” Eric Jeshrun said.
In a significant addition to this year’s programme, a dedicated session will be devoted to praying for Ghana.
The minister noted that the country’s ongoing galamsey menace will be a key prayer focus, as believers intercede for the land, its resources, and future generations.
“I’m urging all believers to come with their friends and family. This is not just a concert. It’s a time to seek God’s face for our nation,” he said.
Ahead of ‘August Worship,’ the Much Fruit Conference will run from August 23 at Faith Gatherings Worldwide Church. The week-long spiritual conference is designed to prepare hearts for the main worship night.
The conference will host an international line-up of guest ministers including, Pastor Dolapo Lawal (USA), Michael Oldfield, (USA), Godswill Oyor (Nigeria) and Stephen Obeng Amoako (Ghana).
According to Eric Jeshrun, the conference will feature teachings, prayer, and impartation sessions aimed at equipping believers for impact.
Charging the public ahead of both events, the award-winning minister urged attendees to come with an open and clean heart.
With worship, prayer, and the word lined up over a week, ‘August Worship’ and ‘Much Fruit Conference’ are expected to be one of the biggest gospel gatherings on the Christian calendar this August.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
