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Kofi Teddy’s ministry takes shape

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He was born Teddy Ansah Cobbinah but he is widely known by his stage name, Kofi Teddy. As one of the budding gospel musicians from Takoradi, Kofi Teddy learnt his trade from Emmanuel Djokoto (jnr) and KODA. According to him, his mother has been instrumental in his musical career having helped nursed his ambitions from such a tender age where she made him join the music department of the Christian Restoration Centre. Kofi Teddy continued his exploits when he and his family joined the Calvary Charismatic Centre (CCC), Takoradi where he met KODA. By the time Kofi Teddy entered the university, he was so immersed in his craft and was dedicated to deepening his ties with God. The All Nations University, Koforidua also provided a transformational platform for Kofi Teddy where he helped in the transformation of the campus choir. As a singer and songwriter, Kofi Teddy’s music is an evidence of mastery of all genres that exists and is always laced with beautifully wove...

Bitterness is bedlam to conscience

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Conscience is an internal judge examining all that you do or say. It cries out before any wrong-doing. It does not keep quiet during the act and it keeps on talking even after the act because of the judgmental instinct. Every man has a conscience but it's good to use it well. “Watch out that no…bitterness grows up.” Betrayal is something others do to you; bitterness is something you do to yourself. It’s impossible to go through life without being hurt. It may be an unfaithful mate, an employee who slanders you, or a boss who fires you without explanation. Regardless of who you are or where you're from, each of us has the capacity to become bitter at times. Life simply has a way of presenting circumstances that if not dealt with properly can leave us bitter within. Bitterness is an extremely unhealthy emotion that depletes you of any joy you may possess and cause you to become less than you were created to be. Sitting at supper with His disciples, Jesus said, “One of you...

Sharon Marley (Jamaican) and Ekow Alabi (Ghanaian) tied the knot

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Sharon Marley Prendergast; daughter of Bob Marley and Ekow Alabi Savage officially tied the love knot at a private family spot in Accra on Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Sharon and Ekow met about 23 years ago, and finally, they're husband and wife. The wedding was a very colourful ceremony with just few family folks of both couple and a few invited guests. The bonding of Sharon and Ekow has inked a very respectable history, thus, a true reflection of the Afro-Caribbean connection as well as a visible example of repatriation. Dr. Erica Bennett, Ambassador for the Diasporan African Forum (DAF), was present at the ceremony to represent Rita Marley (who had travelled out of the country to USA). “The Marley family is an iconic family, and they welcome you into their family. And they have allowed you to be part of their (Marley) family. They asked me to give you a message – No Woman, No Cry – they don’t want to see any tears in her eyes. The tears she’s shedding today are tears of...