Exclusive Pictures: 2022

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Benedicta the singing, dancing bride

Brides are known to dance for joy during their marriage ceremonies, but singing with the choir as well on one's wedding day is not very common.

On December 24, 2022, Benedicta Gyimaah Folley performed a song as the lead singer with her church (Abundant Life Worship Center) choir, during the solemnisation of holy matrimony with her beloved, Zadok Kwame Gyesi, in Accra.

Her dancing skills as well were on display, during both the nuptials and the refreshment thereafter.

Can you begrudge her? Of course not! It was a day to be happy, joyful and make merry. As she showed, it was also a day to sing and dance.

#Edmages captured some of the singing and dancing scenes and shares them here.

#canonshots #bride #wedding #dancing #ghanaianmarriageceremony

Happy 80th Birthday Sqn/Ldr Baah

He was there when I arrived on planet earth and we share the same birth month and day.

Affectionately called Captain and Kwabena Papa by his family and mine respectively, the retired Ghana Air Force Chopper pilot - Squadron Leader (retd) Christian Kwabena Baah, celebrated his eighth decade on the earth on December 15, 2022.

#Edmages was part of the celebration and captured some images. Cheers to long life Captain!

#canonshots #80thbirthday

Happy Marriage Zadok & Benedicta

He who finds a wife has found a good thing, so the Good Book says.

So when the High Priest, Zadok Kwame Gyesi found his missing rib, Benedicta Gyimaah Folley and 'welded' her at the Abundant Life Worship Center, Accra New Town, on Saturday, December 24, 2022, his joy knew no bounds. As for Bene, she was on cloud nine.

And what a way to celebrate Christmas! They both had each other as the most cherished presents on the eve of Christmas Day.

#Edmages wishes the love birds an exciting journey together as husband and wife.

#canonshots #marriage #love #weddingbells

Memorial & Thanksgiving Service for Baffour Dokyi Amoa

After his burial at Kukurantumi in the Eastern Region on December 17, 2022, a memorial and thanksgiving service was held for the late Baffour Dokyi Amoa, at the United Church, Teshie Nungua Estate, in Accra on Sunday, December 18.

Until his passing at age 73 on October 18, 2022, the department was the Chairman of the International Advisory Council for International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA), and also a peace advocate.

The lens of #Edmages captured some scenes at the memorial service. #canonshots

One week observation...Baffour Dokyi Amoa

Last Saturday, October 29, 2022, an hour-long one week observation was held for the late Baffour Dokyi Amoa at the Victory Congregation of the Presbyterian Church, Adenta in Accra.

It was attended by family and church members, friends and colleagues of the departed Ghanaian diplomat.

Until his passing at age 73 on Tuesday, October 18, at the University of Ghana Medical Centre, Mr Dokyi Amoa was the Chairman of the International Advisory Council for International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA).

He was also a peace advocate and former President of the West African Action Network on Small Arms (WAANSA).

#Edmages captured some scenes at the observation at the Presbyterian Church.

Mrs Parry@60...And everything was so beautiful

Last Saturday, October 22, 2022, loved ones, friends, colleagues and family members joined Mrs Kathryn Parry celebrate her glorious 60th birthday with a dinner at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra, and my! wasn't everything so beautiful!

From décor to the smiling nicely-dressed guests, to the food, music, drinks and messages to the celebrant, the atmosphere was really celebratory and the guests understandably could not resist the lovely music (a mixture of old and new) blaring from the speakers of DJ Eddie.

There was spontaneous dancing as the DJ's selection filled the air. There were also giggles, laughter and plenty of hugs to go round as guests saw friends they had not seen in a while. The Emcees for the night, Maurice Quansah and Rosalind Amoh, also did very well to engage the guests throughout the event.

It was simply a fantastic night that will linger for guests who shared the joy of turning 60 with Kathryn. Yours truly #Edmages captured some exciting scenes from the event and shares them here.

#canonshots #kathyrn@60 #fabulous@60 #birthdaygirl

Opanin Samuel Agyepong goes home ...in style

The late father of the Executive Chairman of the Jospong Group of Companies, Dr Joseph Siaw Agyepong and his siblings, Opanin Samuel Kwame Agyepong, 98, was last Saturday, September 10, 2022, seen off to the land of his ancestors at a very elaborate funeral.

A funeral only fit for kings, royals and Presidents where culture met with a Christian burial service, was held at the forecourt of the State House in Accra to see off a man who had lived a full life and accomplished so much.

Present were almost everyone who mattered in the land, including former Presidents John Agyekum Kufuor and John Dramani Mahama, Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia, the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, the Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, ministers, Members of Parliament, members of the clergy and a host of very important personalities.

The venue was a sea of white and black of people clad in fabric specially chosen for the funeral, canopies, décor and agog with the sound of drums, music and the firing of muskets by delegations from the northern part of the country.

Indeed it was a funeral of funerals that attracted thousands of people. #Edmages captured some memorable images. #canonshots #funeral #jospong #zoomlion #opaninsamuelkwameagyepong

Joyful Way Golden Jubilee Concert

Hands were lifted up in worship, feet were moved in rhythmic dance moves and voices were raised in praise of the Most High God.

It was the Golden Jubilee musical concert organised by Joyful Way Incorporated (JWI), to commemorate their 50 years of existence and ministry.

The venue was the forecourt of the State House in Accra, the date was Saturday, September 3, 2022 and the time was 6 p.m.

On the bill were Alabaster Box, an acapella group of repute, the ever green Daughters of Glorious Jesus, international music minister, Bishop Benjamin Dube from South Africa and Minister Joe Mettle. And of course, JWI dished out to ecstatic patrons running into a few thousands, their repertoire of yesteryears and songs that have become the favourite of Christendom.

Indeed, it was a night to remember and a refreshing time before the Lord. Patrons made sure they did not waste the music that emanated from the giant stage, instruments, voices of the ministers and speakers.

#Edmages captured some of the memorable scenes from the charged atmosphere at the concert.

#canonshots #worship #joyfulway@50 #JWI @joyfulwayincorporated

Ghana Garden & Flower Show is 10...Hurray!

The Ghana Garden & Flower Show on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, marked its 10th Anniversary with the opening of an exhibition attracting several individuals and organisations involved in the horticulture industry as well as other stakeholders.

It was on the theme "Growth Unleashed" and organised by the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement, an initiative of Stratcomm Africa.

The Efua Sutherland Children's Park in Accra, which was the venue, thus became a big garden displaying flowers and shrubs of many colours (Some for beautification, food and medicine), which were a sight to behold.

Indeed, as the Holy Book says in Genesis 1:29 - "And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat."

The opening which also included some fireworks (flowers in the sky), was graced by some dignitaries and stakeholders who presented short speeches. Patrons have a one-stop shop to get for themselves beautiful flowers and ornamental plants at competitive prices for their homes and offices till the fair ends on September 4, 2022.

#Edmages captured some memories for posterity. #canonshots #flowers #garden #stratcommafrica #natureshots

Commemorating World Photography Day

The soft click of the camera, a flash of light and a moment in time is captured forever. Although it may be digitally or on film, the medium is never as important as the memory or moment caught.

World Photography Day is celebrated globally every year on August 19. In the year 1826, French photographer, Joseph Nicephore Niepce had taken the first permanent photograph of all time.

World Photography Day is celebrated on August 19 each year to pay tribute to the art of photography, create awareness, share ideas and encourage people to take up photography.

It also serves as a motivating day for enthusiasts to pursue photography as a career.

The inception of this day dates back to 1837 when Frenchmen Joseph Nicephore Niepce and Louis Daguerre invented the ‘daguerreotype’ which was the world’s first-ever photographic process.

Find below some photos taken by #Edmages in different parts of the world to commemorate the day.

#canonshots #nikonphotography #Photographyday #WorldPhotographyDay #WorldPhotoDay

Accra

MD 2022...Michael & Delali begin marriage journey

On Saturday, July 30, 2022, Michael Welberton and Delali Sika tied the knot at the St Anthony of Padua Anglican Church, Abelemkpe, in Accra, to begin the life-long journey called marriage.

#Edmages was at the reception after the nuptials and photographically takes you through a bit of what happened at the joyous occasion that was witnessed by some friends and family of the couple, including some staff of the Graphic Communications Group Limited, where Sika works as a journalist.

Mrs Sika Welberton, the entire staff of GCGL wish you a blessed marriage.

#MD2022 #marriage #loveisallthat matters #gcgl #dailygraphic #canonshots

CLIP is 5 years, hurray!

Corporate Ladies in Prayer (CLIP), an army of praying women in the corporate space of Ghana, last Friday, July 23, 2022, climaxed its fifth anniversary activities with the Excellent Woman Conference at the Sunlodge Hotel, Tesano, in Accra.

It was on the theme "The Corporate Lady and the Corporate Ladder: The Place of Grace".

The Guest Speaker was Rev Dr Joyce Rosalind Aryee, Founder of the Salt & Light Ministries.

#Edmages was on hand to capture some images. See a few of them below.

#Corporateladiesinprayer #womenofprayer #canonshots

Ben & Cynthia tie the knot

Today, Saturday, July 2, 2022, Ben and Cynthia, a member of the inky fraternity, realised their cherished dream of becoming husband and wife when they tied the knot at the Hossana Temple of the International Central Gospel Church at Teshie in Accra.

As they say, the rest is history but #Edmages got some few images to recount that history.

Up Burj Khalifa...World's tallest tower

On February 27, 2020, I had the opportunity to go up the 163-storey Burj Khalifa, the world's tallest tower in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.

It took just 77 seconds to reach the observatory on the 125th floor with the lift. The view from the observatory was just spectacular.

For more on the visit check out https://www.graphic.com.gh/features/features/flight-up-burj-khalifa-world-s-tallest-building.html

Below are some images captured 828 metres (2,716ft) above sea level and the precincts of the tower.

#Edmages #canonshots #flyemirates #flyemiratesflybetter #dubaidiaries

Reminiscing Delft, The Netherlands

In June, 2013, I had the opportunity to visit Delft, a canal-ringed city in western Netherlands, which is known as the manufacturing base for Delftware, a hand-painted blue-and-white pottery.

The visit was to attend the first ever international Water Integrity Forum organised by the Water Integrity Network (WIN), in collaboration with the Water Governance Centre (WGC) and the UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education, to take stock of the progress made in addressing corruption in the provision of water.

During the conference I made shared knowledge on the state of water provision in Ghana and the work of the Ghana Watsan Journalists Network which I represented.

Below are some images captured by #Edmages of the city and during the conference.

#water #nikonshots #Delft #waterintegrity

In front of the conference venue - The UNESCO-IHE Institute for Water Education

Kathryn Parry joins retirees club

On Friday, May 20, 2022, the HR Manager of the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL), Mrs Kathryn Parry, popularly referred to as Mrs Parry by staff of the company, added her name to the list of retirees who have completed their work life with GCGL.

September 2022 would be exactly 29 years since she joined GCGL as an Administrative Manager and spent the greater part of her working life till she closed that page as Human Resource Manager.

Her department held a lovely send off for her, at which they wished her well in her retirement and presented her with various parting gifts. Various speakers from different departments who were present also spoke of their encounter with the retiree, which drew a lot of laughter from her.

Very common in the speeches was Mrs Parry's regular crossing of the Graphic Road clutching files, on a daily basis from the Mirror House where her office is located, to the Headquarters to transact official business.

Present at the farewell were also family members including her husband, brothers and daughter.

As usual #Edmages was there to capture some memorable images and shares them here.

We wish Mrs Kathryn Parry a very well deserved retirement and success in all her endeavours.

#canonshots #retirement #pension #gcgl #graphic

Abongo girls, boys 1978...Meetup with Yooku Sangari

It was all joy and reliving childhood and primary school days in the 1970s, when the 1978 year group and classmates from Services Primary School in Takoradi met for the second time at Afrikiko in Accra on Friday, May 6, 2022.

The meetup was essentially to touch base with a colleague domiciled in the UK who had arrived in the country for a brief visit, Yooku Sangari - popularly referred to as Doula.

Though a rainy day, few members of the group were able to make it to the rendezvous to share old times and see their colleague.

Yeah, though tiny over four decades ago, everyone who came around was now a big man or woman. Indeed the young shall grow.

#Edmages captured some of the moments and shares them here.

#canonshots #oldtimes #servicesprimary #abongoboysgirls

Baaba bows out after 36 years with Graphic

Ms Kate Baaba Hudson, a journalist who has been with the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) for a greater part of her work life, last Friday, May 6, 2022, proceeded on her retirement when she turned 60, after serving the company for 36 years.

Two members of the clergy from the Anglican Church, members of the Lions Club, Ghana as well as a couple of friends, joined staff of Graphic to send Baaba off, while wishing her well in her future endeavours.

We wish Ms Hudson success in all she does, after serving GCGL so dutifully and rising through the ranks to exit as the Editor of the Junior Graphic. She also occupied positions such as the Business Page Editor, Regional Page Editor and Foreign Page Editor as well as acting Mirror Editor while with the GCGL.

#Edmages shares some images from the sendoff. #canonshots #retirement #pension

Peggy@60...Night of Glitz & Glam

The 60th birthday dinner for Ms Peggy Addo at the Accra International Conference Centre on April 9, 2022, lived up to its billing as a night of glamour and glitz.

The décor set in Black and Gold, the colours for 60th anniversary, complemented with chandeliers and a sprinkle of lights all over the venue with a uniquely designed backdrop, set the tone for a glitzy night of good food, drinks, dance and good cheer.

As the time set for the event - 6:30pm struck, guests began arriving, resplendent in their dinner wear that conformed with the dress code for the evening.

Coming after the President had announced that the wearing of face masks were no longer mandatory, guests could easily make each other out, which added to the excitement and glam.

The touch of black and gold was not lost on the saxophonist on the night, who donned an all black apparel and played his golden sax all through the night and was supported by a 'spinner' who played some golden oldies that kept guests partying all night long till day broke.

#Edmages wishes Ms Peggy Addo the very best of everything #canonshots #P@60 #Birthdaygirl

Graphic climaxes Ghana Month … Support Black Stars

On Friday, March 25, 2022, staff of the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL), climaxed their Ghana Month celebration with games played locally such as Oware, ampe, ludo, draughts (dammy), to ma tu, cards (spar), scrabble and skipping among others. Local refreshments were also served.

To do that, staff did not only turn up looking sporty in jerseys of local football clubs, but also donned replica Black Stars jerseys in support of the team, which was incidentally playing its first leg of the world cup qualifier against the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

Well the Black Stars play their second leg against the Super Eagles today in Nigeria today, and what better way of throwing our support behind the team than showcasing some images captured during last Friday's GCGL games.

Go Black Stars Go! #Edmages #worldcupqualifier #qater2022 #gcgl #officethings #fifaworldcup

Ghana@65...Graphic staff rep their regions

We are still in the Ghana Month, the month that a new nation Ghana, was birthed, after gaining independence from Britain.

In commemoration of Ghana's independence on March 6, 1957, the Graphic Communications Group Limited, has lined up series of activities involving its staff.

On Friday, March 11, 2022, the activity was dubbed "Rep your region", and rep their regions the staff did, coming to work beautifully dressed in attires of all colours from the 16 regions of Ghana.

#Edmages presents to you some of the images captured of staff adorned in or spotting some of the lovely indigenous and traditional apparels Ghana can boast of. Indeed, Ghana is beautiful!

Various awards were also presented to the best dressed staff and departments, after a catwalk by staff at the company's headquarters in Accra.

#ghana@65 #gcgl #officethings #ghanaindependence

Ghana@65...Just because it is Ghana Month

Ghana gained its independence from the British on March 6, 1957, becoming the first African country south of the Sahara to do so. Subsequently Ghana became the torch bearer in Africa, leading other countries to the path of independence.

This year Ghana attains 65 years since that fateful day that the country was declared independent by its first President, Osagyefo Dr Kwame Nkrumah at the old polo grounds in Accra.

To commemorate the month of March dubbed Ghana Month because it is considered the country's birth month, employees of the Graphic Communications Group Limited have decided to go Ghanaian or African in the choice of clothes to work.

#Edmages yesterday, March 3, captured some workers going about their duties in their African prints and shares some of them with you.

#ghanamonth #march6 #ghanaindependence #ghana #africa #ghana@65

Happy Birthday to an adopted daughter...Yvonnie Sundu

Dear Ms Yvonnie Akonda Sundu, I am grateful to God that our paths crossed way back in 2017. Indeed, you always remind me of God's goodness to His children and the fact that He has good plans for us, intended to bring us to the end that we expect.

On this special day, your mum, siblings and I wish you many more milestones to chalk up and more reasons for you to smile and be the bubbly you. Happy Birthday dear Malawian Queen. You are much loved. Have a Palindrome birthday (22-02-2022).

#Edmages #canonshots #portraitphotography #birthdaygirl

Kiki...The Guy in the Hat

Everyone knows Kiki as a fashionista because he is a devoted follower of fashion. His choice of clothing is not what you see everyday. He also loves his hat.

Aside his dressing he loves his job and approaches it with so much passion.

#Edmages selected a couple of images taken of this trendy gentleman spotting his hats, to celebrate him on his birthday which falls today, February 20, 2022.

#canonshots #portraitphotography #birthdayboy #dukeofvolta #alewarepublic

It's Red...It's Valentine

A thousand reasons have been given for the wearing of red on St. Valentine's Day. However, a story goes that a very bored French Queen around the 16^th century, who decided to create a game in order to entertain herself (https://www.herculture.org/blog/2016/1/28/why-do-we-wear-red-for-valentines-day). She gathered all the men and women in her court and gave them each tasks to carry out.

Men were asked to write poetry and songs, and bring chocolates and red roses to the women. On the other hand, women would dress in their finest clothes, and stain their lips and cheeks a shade of red and sing complimentary words to their men.

The Queen called this- the game of love. Eventually, these little practices of chivalry in love are what we now call the modern day romance.

If you look back at the game played by the French Queen, the color red seems to be a recurring detail, red roses and red lip stains. But the question still stands, why is red so significant on Valentine’s Day?

For so long, the colour red was said to represent the blood red of the beating heart, and that heart was the ultimate symbol of love.

In Edmund Leighton’s painting God Speed, a lady gives her knight a red token of love as if to say that my beating heart will always be yours even when we are apart.

Today red tokens come in various forms, such as a ruby ring, red rose and even red fluffy pillows.

Well, the colour red is still very much the in-thing on Valentine’s Day and to celebrate the day, #Edmages reposts some of the images of ladies in red as captured over the years by yours truly.

Have a happy Val’s Day. #canonshots #ladiesinred #portraitphotography

Graphic's Mother, Peggy Addo retires...after 19-year service

The longest serving Executive of the Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL), Ms Peggy Addo, on Friday, January 28, 2022, hanged up her boots after dutifully and faithfully serving the GCGL for 19 years.

Lawyer Peggy Addo, who started her career with the GCGL on March 17, 2003 as General Manager, HR and Legal, in 2010 became the Director, HR & Administration following the restructuring of Management, a position she held till her commencement of leave prior to retirement.

It was an emotional time of bookish English, candid speeches from lives she had touched during her period with Graphic, food & drinks and photo ops with the woman who has played mother to over thousand employees (some very personal and touching) over the years.

Credited with most of the GCGL's current policies, successes as a business with prudent management skills as well as programmes, it was no wonder that the citations read on the day lauded her business acumen.

It was also not surprising that some who had benefitted from her motherly love, sometimes mixed with sternness, broke down while acknowledging the impact she has had on their careers and personal lives.

Well, Yours Truly #Edmages couldn't miss the simple, yet very beautiful send off for Peggy organised by the HR outfit of the GCGL which she headed effortlessly.

Find images captured for your viewing pleasure below.

#canonshots #GCGL #peggyretires #graphic #portraitphotography

MV Logos Hope's 3rd visit to Ghana...to give hope

On Thursday, January 20, 2022, MV Logos Hope, the world's largest floating book fair docked at the Tema Harbour in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, as part of its 3rd visit to the country and the 18th of such visits by ships operated by Good Books for All (GBA) since 1977, namely Logos, Doulos, Logos II and the current ship, Logos Hope (The first two visits were in 2010 and 2016).

Cumulatively, the four ships have spent over 373 days in Ghana in 45 years, welcoming 1.108 million visitors up its gangways and aboard.

According to Managing Director of the Logos Hope, Mr Randy Grede, this time the ship with over 400 volunteers from 60 nations including Ghana, will be at the Tema Port for 38 days showcasing its over 5,000 book titles from Tuesdays to Sundays and depart on February 28.

#Edmages was at the opening of the book fair on Friday, January 21, 2022 and brings you some exciting scenes from aboard. A visit with the family is a must for the book lover and avid reader during the ship's stay.

#canonshots #logoshope #bookfair #books #reading #missionaries

MV Logos Hope berthed at the Tema Harbour

Reason to celebrate an amazing soul - Linda Safoa Antwi@40

What an amazing human you are Linda Safoa Antwi. Forty does look good on you and thanks for being a sweet friend. Allow me to celebrate you my dear with 40 of the clicks from #Edmages.

Just do me this favour - they say wine tastes better the longer it is kept. Don't just remain awesome but become more adorable as you age gracefully. May all you have lost along the way be replenished a hundred fold and may you chart more territories.

As for all your lofty dreams, including those you think are just fantasies, may they unfold 'yaganigani' before your very eyes so you know that He's really got your back and that God is GOOD!

#canonshots #birthdaygirl #portraitphotography #journo

Celebrating a nonagenarian...Mrs Regina Addo@90

With the arrival of the New Year 2022, also came an opportunity for the Addo siblings to celebrate their mum, Mrs Regina Addo, who turned 90, for favouring her with long life and all that she went through, just to give them a good life and enable them turn out as worthy humans and citizens.

Tributes poured out in torrents from not only the children of the celebrant, but also her sisters, non-biological children as well as other family members and friends.

It was a time to wine, dine, dance with scintillating music from the Winneba Youth Choir and give glory to God for all His mercies store. It was a time to celebrate the living.

#Edmages #canonshots #birthdaygirl

Emmanuel weds Buerki...Congrats

On the first Saturday after New Year's Day, January 8, 2022, Emmanuel Addo Allotey and Priscilla Buerki Boye-Doe joined the marriage club when they were joined together in holy matrimony at the Charles Lane Assembly of the Apostolic Church - Ghana, in Accra by Apostle Ebenezer N. Abebresse.

Emmanuel and Priscilla thus became one of the first couples to go to the altar in this new year.

In attendance was a tall list of the clergy as well as family and friends. The ceremony also saw a display of various colours and sizes of fascinators spotted by the ladies in attendance. Incidentally designing fascinators is one of Buerki's crafts.

The Mega Ushering and Grooming Agency also joined the TAC Charles Lane Assembly Ushering Team, to add some hot spice to the ceremony.

Find below some images captured by #Edmages. #canonshots #ghanaianmarriageceremony

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