The One-Week Celebration has been held in Accra for the late comedian Samuel Kwadwo Buabeng popularly known as Bob Okala who died on March 13, 2016.

Bob Okala died at the Koforidua Hospital after he collapsed on stage during a carnival at the Koforidua Jackson Park.

The One-Week Celebration held at the Arts Centre in Accra in honour was graced by some entertainment and political personalities including Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, Minister of Communications and Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu Agyare, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts.

Others include Mr Beautiful, Agya Koo, Ice Kenkey, Barimah Sydney, Adwoa Smart, Koo Fori, Kwaku Manu and a host of others.

He would be buried at the Osu Cemetery on Saturday May 7.

Reginald Osei popularly known as Reggie Rockstone, the originator of Hiplife genre has replied a comment made by Reggae musician Blakk Rasta that, Ghanaian Dancehall will soon die like the genre he originated.

The former Hitz FM presenter speaking on Kessben FM’s in Kumasi said that, Ghanaian Dancehall will die soon because Ghanaian Dancehall artistes record their songs in “Patois”.

“What future does dancehall have? If you look at most of the big awards we won outside, we used reggae music not dancehall. Ghanaian dancehall is full of Jamaican culture and Patois, with such a song, what future does it has? The only thing which will give it future is for them to fuse African value with dancehall,” he said on the show.

According to him the genre in Ghana will die soon like Hiplife.

“Dancehall won’t go anywhere; it will just collapse just like hiplife. Hiplife was full of slangs when it started. Reggie Rockstone and others were slanging every day and I told them that it would get to a time people will be fed-up until Obrafour and Lord Kenya came in with Twi rap.”

Blakk Rasta and Reggie Rockstone

Speaking with GhanaGist.Com, Reggie Rockstone said, Blakk Rasta wishes Hiplife was dead and even if it was dead then, Ghanaians missed the funeral.

“If hiplife is dead we missed the funeral lol! He wishes”, he said, continuing that, “As long as hip hop is not dead hiplife won’t die!”

According to know, Hiplife, “is a daughter of two strong parents! Highlife her father and hiphop her mother!”

“Dey [they] said dancehall Wud [would] die too! Same with hiphop! Both have not only become stronger but beautifully so! He knows not what he speaks of.”

By GhanaGist.Com

The Greater Accra Branch of the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health has launched a Tuberculosis awareness initiative known as ‘The Red Arrow Campaign’.

The campaign seeks to create communication pieces and messages for a series of activities for different audiences intended to get everyone that is affected by TB to get help.

Preliminary studies in Ghana shows that there are 286 TB cases per every 100,000 people which is well above the WHO target of 92 cases in every 100,000 people.

This makes TB a major public health concern. Unfortunately, not enough attention has been given to the disease.

The Regional Chairman of the Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health, Samuel Boateng Arthur speaking at the launch of the campaign at the British Council recalled how Ghana without much success had embarked on a number TB control programmes aimed at its eradication.

He said these measures had not been successful because of stigma and the unavailability of funds for testing and treatment of the disease.

He said eradicating TB is achievable but it would take a while and a lot of effort.

“In the past TB community’s focus was on managing and controlling TB. Today we join the Stop TB Partnership worldwide and at the country level to say we have expanded our ambition to Ending TB.

But before we get there, what can we do to prevent these unnecessary deaths from TB disease? There is the need for a paradigm shift and this is what the Red Arrow Unite to End TB campaign by the Coalition of NGOs in Health offers”.

Outline of the Red Arrow Campaign

• To get key partners and stakeholders to sign and endorse the commitment banner to declare support for the ‘Unite To End TB campaign’.
• Communicate Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) resolve to end TB in Ghana.
• The TB ‘Somafour’ Encounters: Somafour in Local parlance literally means the TB Messenger or Emissary. The TB Somafour who himself was once infected with TB, suffered quite an ordeal till he chanced on treatment and support with the support of an NGO. He has been treated of TB and he is motivated by his tragic experience of living with TB disease and his breakthrough in accessing treatment to help others.

The Red Arrow, End TB media launch also brought together key actors from various sectors to outline the scope and deliverables under the 90-day campaign.

The campaign would seek to screen 1,000,000 (one million) people in the Greater Accra Region and to find and support 3,000 diagnosed TB cases to access treatment and attain cure.

-Ghana Coalition of NGOs in Health

Hundreds of people gathered at the Efua Sutherland Park on Saturday to ‘Walk for a cause’ as part of activities to celebrate World Autism Day.

They included people from the Ghana Autism Society, Autism ambassadors and staff of telecom company, Tigo.

The event put together by the 2014 Tigo Change-Makers, Alice Amoako and Solomon Avemegah with support from Tigo, was also used for a live demonstrate of their new innovation, the Autism Aid App.

They both explained in detail that the app which is presently available at the Google Play store is a great resource for both autistic people and care givers.

“Our main objectives for this Autism Aid App is to help children living with Autism to improve on their communication skills. We also want to increase and deepen awareness about Autism in Ghana and promote social inclusion and integration for people with Autism.

The Director for Corporate Affairs at Tigo, Gifty Bingley was full of commendation for Alice and Solomon in developing the App. “As a digital lifestyle brand, we know that a lot of people are spending more time online than any other media especially on mobile devices. By creating an Autism app, Alice and Solomon are making it far easier for all of us to be engage on Autism”, she said.

Ms. Bingley encouraged Ghanaians to download the app and provide feedback.

World Autism Day was instituted by the UN to recognize and appreciate persons living with the autism disorder, not as disadvantaged individuals, but as ones with various special abilities.

In Accra, the day was marked with a walk through some principal streets after which participants gathered at the Efua Sutherland Children’s Park for a live demonstration of the Autism App, a free medical screening and an art exhibition produced by children living with autism.

Plaques were also presented to various organizations who have over the years supported autism awareness and care. Prominent Ghanaian actress, Martha Ankomah, also pledged her continued support to autism through her foundation, the Martha Ankomah Foundation.

The United Nation’s Resident Coordinator in Ghana, Christine Klock, the Director for the Ghana Autism Society, Serwah Quaynor and various sponsors pledged to support Autism awareness and care in Ghana.

Remaining executives of Ghana Actors Guild (GAG) have on Monday reached a unanimous decision to allegedly ‘nullify’ the position of actress Vivian Achor, the Vice President of the Guild.

The decision follows her continues absence from steering the affairs of the Guild as the next in command after President Eddie Coffie passed on last year.

Vivian is allegedly cooling off in the USA where she allegedly resides at the moment.
Her absence however had left things hanging in the Guild, hence the decision to declare her position null and void for someone else to take over.

After a heated executive meeting on Monday afternoon, nominations for the positions of the President, Vice President and the welfare officer have since been opened.

The positions were previously occupied by the late Rev. Eddie Coffie, Vivian Achor and the late Solomon Sampah respectively.

Members who are ready for positions are however being asked to pick forms at the Guild’s office at an undisclosed fee.
A source at the Actors Guild told Ghanareporter.com that “Vivian has been away for far too long. She was voted into power but the constitution also allows the other executives the mandate to replace her especially when she is not within the confines of Ghana.”

Vivian and the other executives were elected into office October 2014 and were eligible to stand for re-election after 4years.

By Ghanaeporter.com

Musician Emmanuel Kojo Appiah Boateng, popularly known as Kontihene or Ohene, has released his latest album via iTunes.

Titled “Sankofa”, the album has eight songs and features Nero X, Yaa Pono, engineer Amadaa, Obibini and Qweci (Ded Buddy).

“Dedeede”, which features Yaa Pono and the remix which features Pappy Kojo, was heavily circulated in 2015 and gained some prominence on Ghanaian music charts. Other songs including “Pension Plan”, “Clap For Me” and “Gye Nyame” are currently receiving a lot of airplay.

Producers on the album include DJ Breezy, King Dee, MKay, Martino and Skinny Willis.

Kontihene made his debut on the Ghanaian music scene with “Nyankonton” in 2000. He went ahead to sweep all top awards at the Ghana Music Awards that year.

He then released “Nsoroma” (2002), “Awia” (2003), “Esum” (2005), “Mununkun” (2006) and the “All Star Gospel Medley” (2007) to popular acclaim.

“Sankofa” is his seventh studio album and it took him one year to complete working on it.

Fans can purchase the album on iTunes via this link https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sankofa/id1090747700

The biggest weekend party event is back in town as Kasapreko Alomo Sankwan promises a special party treatment ever at its weekly tour which finally hits Accra come Saturday, April 10 2016 at Candy, Haatso.

The train, powered by Strategic Communications Limited, has been to Kumasi with Ofori Amponsah Dade Opanka and Koo Ntakra. It has also been to Tarkwa, Sekondi, Cape Coast, Techiman and Koforidua.

Awarded the Activation of the Year, the train visits various spots in targeted regions in Ghana to promote products manufactured by the Kasapreko Company Limited and to also bring Ghanaians together.

Kasapreko has collaborated with the Centre for Scientific Research into Plant Medicine (CRPM) and invested in research in plants that are most viable and useful to the human body even when consumed for recreational purposes. These are the plants the company uses to manufacture its drinks.

The Executive Director of the Centre, in a publication in January, Dr. Augustine Ocloo advised consumers of herbal alcoholic drinks to check for the mark of efficacy on the products before consumption. Kasapreko has successfully acquired this mark and it is displayed on all products of the company.

Saturday’s Alomo Sankwan, will have live band performances by Ghanaian artistes, good food and as usual, the Kasapreko assorted drinks. People who go to the Sankwan locations have won prizes such as mobile phones, electric irons, solar lamps, T-shirts and free drinks from Kasapreko.

Kasapreko recently revamped its Alomo Bitters and Alomo Silver Bottle. The company has also introduced the Alomo Black and Alomo Gold.

The general public is cordially invited to come enjoy authentic Alomo, good music and walk away with fantastic prizes.

The Minister for Youth and Sports, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye has launched the “Walk with Lexis” programme geared at creating a platform for Ghanaians to walk and exercise.

“Walk with Lexi” is a monthly fitness event powered by the Multimedia Group owners of Joy FM and is aimed at giving Ghanaians workers, especially, an opportunity to exercise and stay healthy.

The maiden edition slated for Saturday will afford participants an opportunity to briskly in an atmosphere of fun and excitement.

According to the organizers, Saturday’s walk will start from Ayi Mensah toll booth near Adenta and walk all the way to the Aburi Garden where they will engage in other forms of activities.

Launching the event yesterday, Nii Lante Vanderpuye lamented the fact that Ghanaians have relegated the importance of physical exercise to the background and in the process increased the budget on health.

He commended the managements of Joy FM, Toyota Ghana, Puma and its partners for coming up with the initiative which he believes has come at an opportune time.

Initiator of the event, Louis Kwame Sakyiamah said the event will be a monthly affair.

Dr. Kow Entsua-Mensah from the National Cardiothoracic Centre charged Ghanaians to take control of their health by engaging in physical activities such as brisk walking.

Minister for Youth and Sports, Edwin Nii Lantey Vanderpuye

Chef Ranveer whips up low-calorie versions of popular dishes that you can indulge in without feeling guilty. The health-conscious show premiers on April 10^th at 7:30pm on Zee World. As everyone is going fitness crazy, healthy food has become the staple diet of the health-conscious food lovers. This show will teach you a way to stay healthy without skipping meals – a yummy way to health without sacrificing on taste. You can now enjoy recipes made out of local, seasonal ingredients that aren’t just on the healthy side, but tickles your taste buds too!

3 Course with Pankaj

3 Course with Pankaj is a show that every woman would love to watch. Look out for the talented and inspiring Chef Pankaj starting on April 10^th at 7:00pm. She will introduce you to a world of food inspired from her personal life. Pankaj will give you complete meals from starters, to main course, and dessert as well as bring you a variety of cuisines from all across the world. This lovely chef will give you tips that will have you rushing to the kitchen!

Your weekends will never be the same again thanks to Zee World.  Learn and show off your skills with the ones you love from 9 April with these extraordinary culinary shows.

It’s a fierce contest this year as has always been the case. The success stories of MzVee and Dark Suburb (all past unsung winners) has made the VGMA Unsung  a must win. This year there are six candidates in the running.

Which one of them will get the chance to perform on the VGMA stage on 7^th May? Here’s a brief profile on each of them, don’t forget to vote for your favorite.

Feli Nuna

Felicia Nuna Akosua Tawiah, popularly known as Feli Nuna is a Ghanaian song writer, singer and rapper who is able to express herself and her music through Afro beats, Reggae/ Lover’s Rock, Hip Hop and contemporary High Life.

In 2013 she came our way with her first hit song ‘Ghana Girl Swag’ which made waves on radio and television for a while. She is currently signed to Beehyve Entertainment; A Ghanaian based record label as their maiden artist. Under which she has released two hit songs namely ‘I LIKE AM’ produced by Fizzi, video shot and directed by Gyo of Phamous Philms and ‘AWOLA’ featuring Pappy Kojo.

The Daavi Diva, with her distinct melody and unique delivery aspires to grow into the artist she is becoming and promises that every move from her camp will be a testament of quality and impeccable art. Feli Nuna’s vision is to become the Queen of African music in the years to come. To claim major awards both locally and internationally raising Ghana and the continent of Africa high through her music.

Feli Nuna

Perez Musik

Perez Musik originally known as Frank Tagoe is an urban gospel musician with a unique blend of Hiplife and highlife music.

Some of his songs that made impact in his sector includes “Good over Evil ft Episode” and “Shake it ft Kingzkid” which were on his 13 track album titled Tenacity.

He is also a music producer who is dedicated to channeling his talent and resources to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through music.

He continues to gain grounds in the gospel music scene with his unique style of delivery. He is described as a breath of fresh air!

Perez Musik

Adomaa

Joy O. S. Adomaa Adjeman (stage name Adomaa) is a young, positive and passionate multi-talented singer, actress and model. She brings a refreshing new surge of unique artistry to the world of Ghanaian music, with her personal style – an exclusive mélange of jazz, soul, highlife and afro beat which she terms Afro-jazz.

As more than just an entertainer, Adomaa’s desire is to personally touch people’s lives through her music as well as creates an individualistic blend of vintage and Afro pop culture that relates to as many people as possible.

Her hit releases include the Baafira-Adonai mashup, which brought her to public notice, the Evolution of Gh Music mashup, and the catchy singles Traffic Jam and Tempo off her first ever original project, Afraba the EP

Adomaa

Wan O

Wan-O, the name which is an acronym that stands for one and only depicting the uniqueness he stands for is a hip-life/hip hop artiste. William Ansah discovered his musical ability as early as age 6 when he started putting words together and free-styling. His first record deal was offered to him when he was 12.

Wan-O’s versatility, deep concepts, witty flow and catchy style has gained the young artiste recognition and earned him collaborations with some top names in the game.

Wan-O’s hit song ‘The Message’ which he features the VRMG general, Edem, is currently people’s favorite and shooting the budding rapper into limelight…Some of his other hits include Elavanyo which he features Lil Shaker, Hangover featuring the Telemo hitmaker Gasmilla, Rapper of the year and Da future which he features Ghana’s RnB sensation Chase

Wan O

Nii Funny

Fast rising Hiplife musician, Nii Funny, popped up on the music scene in the last quarter of 2015 as one of the several underground musicians struggling for success but his song, ‘Yooko Ebreaki Me’, officially known as ‘Broken Heart’ soon became one of the most popular tracks making the rounds especially on the streets, at events and on radio. He is currently working on a remix of the hits featuring Edem!

Nii Funny has other hit songs including ‘Education’, ‘Goliath’, ‘Judas’ and his newly released track; ‘Odonkpo’ in which he featured Kesse.

The official music video for the song has also been released and it featured several known faces including Gasmila, Funny Face, Ayittey Powers, Psalm Adjeteyfio and Papa Shamo of ‘Chorkor Trotro’ fame.

Nii Funny, a former student of the Accra Technical Training College (ATTC) is known in private life as Ishmael Nii Ardey Ankrah. He comes from a family of musicians. His dad is a singer and composer and it is certainly not by sheer coincidence that Gasmila of Telemo Fame, Nii Soul (Joe Mentor) and Prince of Mentor fame are all his first cousins

Nii Funny

Ebony Reigns

Ebony’s real name Priscilla Opoku Kwarteng is a fast rising versatile female artist in Ghana now. Ebony’s genre of music is dancehall, afro beats, high life and hip hop. She has recorded over 200 songs and currently her song and video ‘dancefloor’ is enjoying massive airplay in Ghana.

The super talented songstress has had the opportunity to collaborate with top music acts such as VVIP, Mugeez of R2bees and Ruff n Smooth. It is no doubt that very soon Ebony Reigns will be the next biggest thing Ghana will experience. Her humility and drive to be on top of the ladder, is bigger than the earth!

Ebony Reigns

There you have it, vote for your favorite UNSUNG ARTISTE now by texting L1 for Feli Nuna, L2 for Adomaa, L3 for Ebony Reigns, L4 for Perez Music, L5 for Nii Funny and L6 for Wan O to 1767 on all networks.

BET (DStv channel 129) and Beverley Bond, founder and creator of “Black Girls Rock” revealed that eight-time Grammy® Award winner and multi-platinum selling artist Rihanna will receive the Rock Star Award at this year’s BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Awards.

The chart topping singer, executive producer, fashion designer, actress, astute business entrepreneur and philanthropist will help illuminate the triumphs of brilliant Black women in an extraordinary night celebrating “Black Girl Magic”.

BLACK GIRLS ROCK!  acknowledges the achievements of women of colour who have broken barriers in the areas of art, music, philanthropy and community service. This year’s spectacular, hosted by Tracee Ellis Ross, will premiere across Africa on BET (DStv channel 129) on Saturday 9 April on at 20:00 CAT.

Rihanna joins the star-studded line up of celebrants which include R&B legend Gladys Knight (Living Legend Award),ShondaLand producer and writer Shonda Rhimes (Shot Caller Award), The Walking Dead actress and Eclipsed playwright Danai Gurira (Star Power Award), award-winning actress and activist Amandla Stenberg (Young Gifted and Black Award), and Black Lives Matter founders Patrisse Cullors, Alicia Garza and Opal Tometi (Community Change Agent Award).

Commented Tracee Ellis Ross, “I am so proud to once again host “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!” What an incredible night celebrating Black women in a show dedicated to Black Girl Magic. I’ve proudly hosted this show since before it was televised, and it’s been an honour to be connected to this show for so long.”

This year the dynamic “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!“ movement celebrates its 10 year anniversary and its sixth televised broadcast on BET. The award-winning show continues to represent a revolutionary landmark in media as it delivers edifying, entertaining and inspiring content honouring the nexus of achievements made by powerful Black women and girls.

“Over the last ten years, BLACK GIRLS ROCK! has reaffirmed the spectrum of brilliance that Black women possess and has helped forge a cultural paradigm shift regarding the ways that Black women and girls are depicted in media,” saidBeverly Bond. “I am proud that BLACK GIRLS ROCK! is at the forefront of a new women’s empowerment movement inspiring women of colour to define ourselves, to own our magic, to share our truth, to elevate our own narratives, to celebrate our brilliance and resilience, and to love ourselves fiercely.”

Tune into “BLACK GIRLS ROCK!“ on BET (DStv channel 129) Saturday 9 April at 20:00 CAT.

For updates or more information about BLACK GIRLS ROCK! Please visit www.BET.com/blackgirlsrock and www.blackgirlsrock.com.

Singer Wiyaala has been confirmed to perform at the world famous music festival set in the historic grounds of Charlton Park, a stately home in the county of Wiltshire in the United Kingdom during the last weekend of July 2016.

Founded by Peter Gabriel in 1982, Womad has hosted festivals in more than 30 countries, with the WOMAD experience being enjoyed by a collective audience of millions. The festival exists to promote multi-culturism around the world about which Peter Gabriel says, “Music is a universal language – it draws people together and proves, as well as anything, the stupidity of racism.”

Wiyaala, who is scheduled to perform for one hour said: “This invitation means everything to me. All my life, I have dreamt one day I would climb international stages and showcase my talents on behalf of Ghanaians to the world. I say to all Africans, in whatever field you have talent, dream big and go out and live that dream. We can and will change perceptions about Africa”.

Since winning the Vodafone Icons Reality Show in 2012, Wiyaala, from the Upper West of Ghana, has emerged as one of Africa’s brightest talents with credits that include, Best Female Vocalist and Songwriter at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 2015, Most Promising Artiste and Revelation of Africa at The All Africa Music Awards (Afrima.org) 2014.

Wiyaala performs at +233 Jazz Bar & Grill

Multiple award winning rapper, Kwaw Kese, real name Emmanuel Botchwey has married his sweetheart, Doris Kyei Baffour.

The Traditional ceremony took place in Kumasi, Ashanti region on Thursday morning. The white wedding is scheduled for Saturday April 9, 2016 at a venue in Accra.

His wife plays to role of Pokua or Poks in the hit television serial, “Efiewura”. Kwaw Kese’s first marriage with American lady Ann ended in divorce after six years. They divorced in 2014.

Ace broadcaster and cultural icon, Akumaa Mama Zimbi, known privately as Dr. Joyce Akumaa Dongotey-Padi has received two national awards concurrently.

She has been conferred with the title ‘The Ambassador of Peace and Humanity’ when she received the Noble Order of Human Excellence Award.

She again received the National Peace Award which conferred on her the ‘The Culture of Peace Award’ for cultivating the spirit of peace and harmony within the hearts of children and adults for her tireless dedication for peace building within Ghana and worldwide.

Akumaa Mama Zimbi

These monumental awards were given to her by Stability Foundation International in collaboration with Ministry of Interior and the National Peace Council.

The awards were also in recognition of her continues contribution over the years to peace building in homes through her radio and television shows, empowering women especially widows and being a great role model to the youth of Ghana. With this new title, Mama Zimbi is expected to continue to empower women and re-engage the youth in participating in all processes of change and peace building.

Akumaa Mama Zimbi is a Ghanaian women’s rights leader, television and radio talk show host, actress, philanthropist, sex educator, relationship expert and marriage counselor committed to enhancing the status of underprivileged women in Ghana and reviving broken marriages.

She is also the Founder and Executive Director of Mama Zimbi Foundation (MZF), a non-governmental organization which seeks to empower and support thousands of widows through its Widows Alliance Network (WANE) project, and also involve in the issues of adolescents (Adolescents Sexual Reproductive Health) which initiated the popular #WearYourDrossNow campaign on the social media.

Noble Order of Human Excellence Award

Rapper Teephlow seems to have put behind him his disappointing experience with the 2016 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards where 3 of his 4 nominations were expunged due to a controversial chronological error.

This is a brand new Hip Hop single off his upcoming album Rhymes & Reason titled “Riding” featuring X.O Senavoe and Okolie.

Song was produced by Slim Bo for The Last Two Music.

TeePlow is widely known for his first single “The Warning” which features Ghana’s number one Sarkodie.

Listen and download

A UK- based Ghanaian preacher, Brian Amoateng has paid the surgical bills of veteran actor, William Addo.

This comes barely a week after news went viral that the veteran actor was on the verge of losing his sight, if he is not able to raise Gh 5,000.00 (five thousand Ghana cedis) to have surgery.

Readers are reminded that veteran actor William  Addo, told Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz on Wednesday that he is gradually losing his sight as a result of glaucoma and cataract. He further added in his interview that if immediate care was not sort, he would lose his sight.

The veteran actor’s story made much news that the UK-based Ghanaian preacher offered to pay off the surgical bills for Mr. William Addo.

Presenting the money on behalf of the preacher who could not make it to Ghana, Eyra Doe noted that it is the hope of Pastor Amoateng that the veteran actor will regain his sight  after his surgery and get to live a normal life again.

Receiving the money, the elated William Addo expressed gratitude to pastor Brian Amoateng and his foundation for their support. He prayed God’s blessings of restoration on the man of God.

“I am humbled and touched by this kind gesture. God richly bless you and I hope to meet you one of these days”, he noted.

In an interview, Brian Amoateng who doubles as the founder of Brian Jones Amoateng foundation, he noted that he was touched by the news to help the veteran actor because he was one of his favourite actors he liked to watch while growing up.

“William Addo was one of my  favorite actors when  I was  young so when  I saw  the story I told myself, if I can’t help him, why don’t I help and save him from going blind”, he reiterated.

UK-based preacher Brian Amoateng

William Addo, who disclosed that the surgery was done late Thursday afternoon and he is doing well and hoping to have his sight restored after the plasters are taken off the eyes.

Brian Amoateng  is the founder of  the Brian Jones foundation which is  into supporting orphans, widows and the less privileged in Ghana. The foundation also pays fees for over 40 children in Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria. The foundation also offers scholarships.

Nigerian prophet and televangelist, Temitope Balogun Joshua popularly known as T. B. Joshua has predicted ‘foreign’ attacks on Ghana and Nigeria.

The popular Nigerian Prophet during a live sermon on Sunday April 10 aired on Emmanuel TV asked members of his Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) to pray against the attacks.

TB Joshua

“I am seeing Thursday, Friday, Saturday –if I may say Thursday – because these evil people they are very funny. Anything can just happen. You will be very shocked to see what will happen, because when the prayer is going in this direction they [attackers] change to [another] direction.

“I see Thursday, Friday. Pray for these two nations – Nigeria and Ghana – over gathering in any way; over attack. I am seeing attack and that will be in a foreign way. The attack will come not in a local way. So please open your lips and pray for these two nations for protection” he told congregants.

Hello and welcome to this week’s Piece of Peace, your weekly dose of motivation and inspiration. This week I would like to share with you on the topic, “Down Today, Up Tomorrow”.

I will keep my message as brief as possible today. I just want to encourage those of you reading this that are going through difficult situations at the moment. One thing is certain in life and that is no matter what happens, you will always have bad days and good days. Sometimes we may even get one of those extremely difficult days, which threaten to destroy everything we have worked so hard to build.

The real skill here is learning how to master those challenging days and turning the mess into positivity. We may sometimes feel like we are constantly facing a never-ending bombardment of issues but the truth is, our adversities are the things that help us develop the character we need to face tomorrows challenges. Every situation we face is equipping us with new knowledge and life experiences, which help mould our perception of the future, and how to best deal with problems that may arise.

It is never fun when things take a turn for the worst. Trust me I know. This week has been especially difficult. I had a project that I was working on for a number of years which fell through at the last minute. Everything seemed certain and ready for success and I honestly did not see how things collapsed. But I had to remind myself that the failure was making way for something much bigger and greater. Remember this when something unexpected happens to you next time. You are on a journey of greatness and that means that no one situation can determine your final outcome. You have everything it takes to change your personal circumstances.

All you need to do is believe in your abilities and never stop working hard. Like my mentor always says, “when life hands you lemons, you make lemonade”. There is a silver lining in every situation and your ability to recover quickly from setbacks is predominantly determined by your perspective on that situation. Remember whether you think you can or whether you think cannot, you are right on both counts.

Adopt a positive mind-set to the problems that come your way and you will find the negative things that happen to you will not linger for longer than it needs to and no matter what you do, always remember, be yourself because everyone else is taken.

Much Love,

Peace Hyde.

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The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) is inviting peace songs from its members from April 6 to 29 for consideration and inclusion in a peace album compilation of songs to herald the need for peaceful and credible elections in November 2016. The call for entries follows the Union’s selection by Star Ghana as one of its partner organizations for a campaign for peaceful and credible elections.

MUSIGA is among thirty five other civil society organizations selected by STAR- Ghana as implementing-partners working for peaceful and credible elections. According to the Union’s President Bice Osei Kuffour aka Obour, this is in furtherance of the Union’s support for peaceful elections in Ghana, a cause the Union has been very committed to, playing a key role in calling for peaceful elections during the last general elections. He said the best three songs selected by the committee will win cash prizes and be up for the VGMA Development Song of the Year.

In all a total fifteen songs will appear on the compilation which will include an All Star song which will feature some of the leading musicians of our time. The chairman of the song selection committee and 1^st Vice President of the Union, Bessa Simons says the songs to be submitted should have a message on the need for peaceful and credible elections and should be well recorded.

The Union will hold a series of nationwide Peace Walks, fora and musical concerts from May to herald the need for violent free and credible elections under a program dubbed “Using Musical as A Tool for National Cohesion in Election 2016”. These activities will be supported by social media activations led by some of the leading musicians in Ghana.

Strengthening Transparency, Accountability and Responsiveness in Ghana (STAR-Ghana) is a voice and empowerment programme which supports civil society to strengthen accountability and responsiveness of the state to citizens’ issues. STAR-Ghana has a vision to see an active and engaged civil society capable of articulating citizens’ demands and an effective state that is responsive and accountable to its citizens with a goal to develop a vibrant, well-informed and assertive civil society able to contribute to transformational national development and inclusive access to high quality, accountable public services for all Ghanaian citizens. The programme is funded by UK Aid, DANIDA and the EU.