Ohemaa: I’m wrong meat for Opambour

By Forgive Adjoa Forfoe

 Friday, 18 March 2016 12:35

AWARD-winning radio presenter, Harey Adjoa Yeboa Asuama, known in showbiz circles as Ohemaa Woyeje, has politely declined an ‘invitation’ for a potential media war with flamboyant preacher and televangelist, Prophet Ebenezer Adarkwa Opambour Yiadom, aka Prophet One.

Ohemaa Woyeje

The hostess of Adom FM’s mid-morning show ‘Work and Happiness’, told Showbiz on Tuesday she would not enter the gutter and trade insults with any public figure, not least .

Ohemaa Woyeje seemed to have incurred the wrath of the founder and leader of Ebenezer Miracle Worship Centre, following claims a guest on her show made that he belonged to the same secret sect as Prophet One alongside politicians, fetish priests and some men of God.

Noted for his miracle-themed church services on TV, Prophet One went to town on New Mercury FM -- a Kumasi-based radio station owned by the preacher -- as he took his pound of flesh.

Obviously incensed by the allegations that linked him with the secret sect, Opambuor and some of his church lieutenants descended heavily on Ohema Woyeje, threatening to invoke curses on the presenter for allowing her platform to be used to denigrate his faith and tarnish his hard-earned reputation.

 However, do not anticipate any counter-punch by Ohemaa Woyeje, in a similar manner which saw TV and radio personality, Afia Schwarzenegger, descended into the gutter and traded insults with Opambuor’s ‘spiritual rival’, Bishop Daniel Obinim.

Ohemaa Woyeje told Showbiz that the preacher misdirected his anger and she would not dignify his tirade with a response.

“I am a wrong meat for Opambuor because I am not ready to go on air to trade insults like it has been happening in some circles lately. I’m just not that type because I think it’s not a healthy habit.”

She explained that the programme on that day was not targeted at Opambuor or anybody in particular who was linked to the so-called secret society.

“I hosted a young man on my show who claimed to have been an occultist but has repented. He came in to narrate how he got into it, what he did and how he got out.

“He told me how along the line he went mad and was taken to various preachers, including Opambuor, but they couldn’t heal him because they were using the same occultic spirit he belonged to.

“Opambour was not the only preacher mentioned. Obinim was also mentioned, so I don’t know why Opambour is mad at me. The guy just used my platform to talk about his deliverance”, she said.

Voted the 2014 Best Female Radio DJ of the Year and nominated Radio Mid-Morning Show host of the Year 2015, Ohemaa Woyeje said she believes such public figures are just attention seekers who instigate needless fights in order to court public affection.

“‘I think some of these people want to be in the news and be heard, therefore they create such unnecessary things. It’s not healthy. If you don’t mind the person, the issue dies out”, she added.

UGCY finals on Sunday

By Forgive Adjoa Forfoe

Thursday, 10 March 2016 09:49

It will certainly be a heated moment at the National Theatre on Sunday, March 13, when the finals of the maiden edition of the University Gospel Choir of the Year (UGCY) competition comes off.

Contesting choirs are Shout Choir, Hearts of Worship and Stewards of Praise all from the University of Ghana, Legon; Philanthropic Choir, Accra Polytechnic; Kharis Choir, University of Development Studies; Gracious 4, Ashesi University; Ghamsu Choir, University of Education and Wizzy from the Winsconsin University.

Mrs Diana Hopson is one of the judges

The choirs have the task to prove to the patrons and the able judges through their performances that they have what it takes to be crowned the winners.

The judging panel include Ps Helen Yawson, Diana Hopeson, Obed Psych (Preachers Gh fame), Noble Nketsiah, Nii Okai and Jennifer Jessica Dankwa of Sunny FM.

Apart from the choirs who are expected to thrill the audience with their renditions of songs, some gospel artistes such as Preachers and a guest performance from Noble Meltdown will add to the excitement at the 4:00 pm event.

There will also be a surprise international act.

Singer Noble Nketsiah interacting with some of the competing choirs

                                                                       

Speaking with Showbiz on Tuesday, the country director of UGCY Ghana, Teddy Owusu Twum said the ultimate on the day will take home GHc5,000 and recording deal while the first and second runners up receive GHc 2,500 and GHc1,500 respectively.

UGCY is a young, voluntary organisation popular in the UK for celebrating young talents and their mission has seen them collaborate with ITV’s X-Factor.

Saturday’s event is being organised by LW Productions, Gospel Town Africa and Viasat 1 TV.

Bass Clinic festival today

By Forgive Adjoa Forfoe

 Saturday, 13 February 2016 11:34

Today, the Tesano Baptist Church will play host to the sixth edition of the annual Bass Clinic Music Festival.

This year, the festival dubbed Bass Clinic VI – The Ultra Edition will feature some of Ghana’s and Africa’s best bands and instrumentalists such as Patch Bay Band, PL Crew, Fusion, Victor Dey, Affreh Junior, Mark AMoo, Jay ZYmera and many more.

Joe Mettle will be performing

Also performing at the event is the award-winning GLO ambassador, bass player and producer from Nigeria, Mallam T Bass.

The resource persons to take patrons through the festival  include outspoken law expert and practician, Ace Ankomah, musicians Joe Mettle, Cwesi Oteng, Reuel Kofi Dartey (Canada),  David “Kaywa” Kyei and music director Mr Isaac Aryee.

Activities for the festival include a workshop, split session (where musicians meet resource persons for a one-on-one session) and a jam session where selected bands perform.

The organisers, Bass Phactory Music Consultancy, have promised lots of pleasant surprises for patrons.

Bass Clinic is a music workshop which brings professional and aspiring musicians from all over Ghana and beyond together.

Its principal aim is to unearth and train talents and also entertain participants.

This year’s package includes a workshop, split session (where musicians meet resource persons for  one-on-one sessions) and a jam session.

Obaapa Christy, others for Poolside Praise

 By Forgive Adjoa Forfoe

 Thursday, 03 March 2016 09:57 

On Saturday, March 5, the poolside of the University of Ghana, Legon, will host this year’s Poolside Praise, the annual Christian entertainment event.

And to make ‘party’ jam, gospel artistes, Obaapa Christy, Cwesi Oteng, Gifty Osei, Joe Mettle, Francis Amo, Jay Shady and Nii Okai will mount the stage to do what they know best.

Obaapa Christy will entertain patrons

Ceccy Twum will be part of the thrill

That is not all, the 2 pm event, dubbed, “The Team Play Edition” will also feature Akesse Brempong, Jonn Winner, Denzel, Uncle Ato,Selina Boateng, OJ, Regardless, SP Kofi Sarpong, Esaias and Kingzkid.

Speaking with Showbiz on Monday, Mensah Philip, Director of Events and Productions Manager of Footprints TV, organisers of the event, “the relevance of the event is to bring together the Christian Youth to praise God, interact with gospel artistes and give young gospel artistes the opportunity to share in the ‘ceremonial spotlight of their  seniors’..

“This year’s event is to give thanks to God for all that He has done for us as individuals, corporate entities and as a nation.

“Also, it is to create a fun-filled atmosphere for Ghanaians to enjoy after months of hard work and to change the minds of people who have lost hope in the country to have faith since all isn’t lost,” he added.

He revealed that there would be free health screening exercise on the same day of the event. “We believe that in order to praise God, one must be healthy in body, soul and spirit,’’ he said. This year’s Poolside Praise is sponsored by Upswing Music, Tbest Drinks, Eddys Pizza and Mama Vits Rice and Noodles.