Opanin Samuel Agyepong goes home ...in style

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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

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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!

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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