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On Saturday July 26, 2025, the long cherished dream of sweethearts, Emmanuel John-Teye and Susie Smith materialised. The two tied the knot in the presence of family and friends in Accra.
Below are some memorable captures of the beautiful event. Edmages wishes the two a lovely and fruitful lifelong journey together.
#wedding #ghanaianmarriage #celebrationoflove #emmanuel&susie #ES2025 #canonshots
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Istanbul, formerly known by the Greek name Byzantium and later named Constantinople in honour of the Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, is a city of many cultures because it has for centuries been a central point between Europe and Asia, where many connect to other cities and countries of the world.
The Istanbul Airport facilitates about 65,000 international connections monthly.
The city, the capital of the Istanbul Province, is divided into two by the Bosphorus Strait, with one half in Europe and the other in Asia.
The largest city in Europe and the commercial capital of Türkiye, the city was named Istanbul (in the city) on March 28, 1930, after the formation of the Republic of Turkey.
Istanbul, formerly the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and then the Ottoman Empire, was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe.
The vast majority of the city's population is Muslim, with a minority being Christians and Jews.
#Edmages captured a few sites in the historic and ancient city during a visit on July 16, 2025, to commemorate the 9th anniversary of the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.
#canonshots #istanbul #Türkiye #july15 #democracy
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I had the privilege of visiting the capital of Türkiye, Ankara, for the first time on July 14, 2025. I was there as part of a team of 120 international journalists covering the country's July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.
It was also the commemoration of the 9th anniversary of the foiling of a devastating coup attempt on the country in 2016 that claimed the lives of over 250 of its citizens.
The current population of Ankara, Türkiye's second largest city, is estimated at 5,550,000.
Find some pictures of the amazing city captured by my lens.
#Edmages #canonshots #Ankara #Türkiye #july15
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Journalists numbering about 200 from all over the world, on Tuesday, July 15, 2015, were taken on a tour of the 15 July Democracy Türkiye Museum in Ankara, so named after an attempted coup to topple the government.
The visit was part of activities lined up to commemorate the ninth anniversary of that attempt and the bravery showed by both the military and civilians who even in the face of danger went out to resist the coup plotters and prevent them from succeeding in their mission.
It was revealing, informative and and emotional to see the length to which the Turkish government has gone to keep the memories of those who lost their lives during the deadly insurrection on July 15, 2016, alive, with photos, their names and real life wax images.
It was also a stark reminder of the destruction and the loss of lives coup d'états could visit on a country.
The exhibits at the museum also have a strong message for the visitor - Never Again!
Some images captured from the huge museum are shown below.
#Edmages #canonshots #july15 #Ankara #Türkiye
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On Saturday, May 24, 2025, the International Central Gospel Church (ICGC), licensed 24 pastors (including two ladies) from the Accra East and South Regions of the church at the ICGC Calvary Temple, Sakumono.
They are thus officially recognised as pastors of the ICGC church.
Below are some images from the ceremony.
#preachers #icgc #pastors #Edmages #canonshots
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Sunday, April 13, 2025 witnessed the platinum celebration of a father, husband, mentor, marriage counsellor extraordinaire and Elder of the household of faith, Nick Akweh.
For anyone who has known Elder Nick for long, he has been an elder for decades and he has looked youthful all these years. It's a wonder that he is now three score and 10.
Friends, family and church members and colleagues gathered at the Ancom Hotel, Golf City, Tema, to honour the man who deserves it all for the impact he has had on many lives.
Find below some exciting moments captured at the 70th Birthday Celebration of Elder Nick Akweh.
#elderakweh@70 #platinumcelebration #birthdaycelebration #Edmages #canonshots
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The afros, bell-bottoms also known as flare pants and platforms (guarantees), plus the colourful dresses of the 1970s were in abundance as they were replayed on the eve of Mother's Day at the ICGC Holy Ghost Temple at Frafraha, near Adenta in Accra, on Saturday, May 10, 2025, by members of the Precious Vessels of Virtue (the women's ministry of the church).
Some of the exciting dress-ups were captured for you.
#mothersday #fashion #pvv #icgcholyghosttemple #Edmages #phonegraphy
