Stacy @ 21 surprise celebration

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The first daughter from the union between Edmund and Felicia, turned the ripe age of 21 on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. To God be the glory.

The parents decided to surprise her on campus at a meeting with her Joyful Way family in the evening of her birthday, which was almost blown away at the last minute when the daughter saw the parents. Thank God though, that there were more surprises than the small slip before the surprise was pulled off.

The emotions of the celebrant said it all as the surprises unfolded. We are thankful to all the collaborators who assisted to pull this off. Special thanks to Bit Bites for the special drinks to mark the day. May God surprise all of you even as you helped surprise Eustacia (Stacy).

Some scenes and occasions must be documented and they were, thankfully. See pictures below.

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ICGC Holy Ghost Temple@30 Music Night

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As part of the 30th Anniversary celebration of the church and of God's goodness, the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC) Holy Ghost Temple, Frafraha, on Friday, February 13, 2026 held a Music Night and what a night it was! It was on the theme; "30 years of Grace, Power, Impact."

Headlining the bill were Kofi Owusu Peprah and Pastor Edwin Dadson who took the night to dizzy heights. Featuring before then were the church's Praise Team, Children's Choir, Omega Generation Choir, New Breed Choir, Chorale Choir and Contemporary Choir. Also featuring was the dramatic arts department of the church.

#HGT@30 #weareicgc #ICGCHOLYGHOSTTEMPLE@30 #Edmages #canonshots

When Graphic celebrated GJA 2025 Awardees

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On Thursday, November 13, 2025, the Editor, Graphic, Theophilus Yartey, held a reception for awardees from the Graphic stable who were honoured at the 29th GJA Awards held at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

It was a time to make merry, jubilate, extend congratulatory messages, eat, dance and party. Thank you and God bless you, I say, on behalf of all the awardees, Mr Yartey.

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Graphic sends off 2 editors

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The day was Thursday, December 18, 2025 and the year that the Daily Graphic and by extension, the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL), turned 75 years.

Two journalists and editors, Edmund Smith-Asante (Regional/Supplements) and Timothy Koku Gobah (sub-editor), who had paid their dues to GCGL, bowed out of active service with the nation Ghana's premier brand, the Daily Graphic, after serving for 12 years and over two decades respectively, in various capacities.

The Editorial Department held a send-off for the stalwarts of the inky fraternity and said ayekoo to them for serving the Graphic brand to the end.

Timo and I are very grateful to the Editorial Team for pulling this off and we ask for God's blessings for everyone who contributed to making the event a memorable one.

Find below some of the scenes captured during the send-off event organised in the newsroom of the Daily Graphic.

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Explosion of Joy 2025 side portraits

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Aside the beautiful renditions on the night by the Joyful Way Incorporated and guest artists at this year's Explosion of Joy, some patrons took the opportunity to take selfies and portraits at the beautiful Maker's House Chapel International premises.

Find below some of the photo opps at the event.

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Explosion of Joy 2025 @ TMH

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For the first time in the history of Joyful Way Incorporated's annual Explosion of Joy musical extravaganza, there was one big event instead of the traditional two shows at The Maker's House (TMH) chapel at Haatso-Atomic in Accra.

The sold out event which had as its theme; "More like Jesus", featured various guest artists such as Ps. Isaac Tarter, Joe Mettle, Akese Brimpong, Efe Grace and Kofi Peprah among others.

Find below some memories captured at the historic December 26 music fiesta.

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Eddie SAnte @ 60 (Lunch with family)

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As my Diamond Jubilee approached I really did not have any lofty plans on how I was going to celebrate the milestone on the D-Day apart from maybe taking the family out for lunch after church on Saturday, December 14, the day yours truly was born.

However, God had His own plans for me. Not only did an uncle who heard of the upcoming birthday deliver on his promise to take myself and family on a lunch date on the day, members of the ICGC Holy Ghost Temple Contemporary Choir, which I belong to, also had a surprise waiting for me after church.

Find below some pictures from the 60th birthday lunch treat at the Vine Restaurant in Accra.

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