ENTERTAINMENT
Ghanaian Born Singer-songwriter Nana Kottens Inducted Into The U.S Delta Omega National Honorary Society For Public Health
Ghanaian born singer/songwriter Lewis Kofi Nana Antwi also known as Nana Kottens was officially inducted into the New York Medical College (NYMC) Delta Alpha chapter of Delta Omega, the National Honorary Society for Public Health on May 24, 2022.
Delta Omega is the national honorary society for graduate studies in public health. The society was founded in 1924 at the John Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health (now known as the Bloomberg School of Public Health) to promote excellence and recognize accomplishments in public health. Over 98 years later, Delta Omega has expanded to more than 100 chapters throughout the world and has more than 15000 members from top echelons of graduate schools and programs of public health, as well as the public health community.
Membership is highly selective and recognizes outstanding performance and devotion to the field of public health as well as to the protection and advancement of the health of all people. Alumni are considered for induction based on their outstanding commitment, leadership, scholarship and/or service to the field of public health. It is anticipated that candidates work in the practice of public health can serve as a model for future generations of public health practitioners.
Nana Kottens is a 2015 Master of Public Health (MPH) graduate of New York Medical College. He is currently a Commissioned Officer with the U.S Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and assigned to the U.S Food and Drug Administration as a Biotechnology Investigator. His primary responsibilities are conducting investigations and inspections of domestic and foreign manufacturers of licensed biological drugs and devices, and deploys to assist with public health emergencies in the U.S and overseas. Most recently, he deployed during the COVID19 Pandemic. Nana Kottens continues to contribute immensely to the field of public health, he serves as a mentor to many aspiring public health students, students and graduates. He has offered numerous career counseling to students and graduates, and maintains good relationship with public health institutions in the U.S.
It is not surprising to see Nana Kottens receive such a national honor in the field of public health. His first single “ Mama Don’t Give Up” was released in 2020 to raise awareness/support for individuals and families battling opioid addiction and mental health, and has so far gained over one (1)million views on YouTube. The singer/songwriter latest single “Call Girl” recently received three (3) nominations for best “ U.S Based Male Vocalist of the Year, U.S Based International Collaboration of the Year & U.S Based Hiplife/Hiphop Song of the Year” at the Ghana Music Awards USA nominee announcement. In addition, he has to his credit lovely songs like Odo, and Mama We Miss You. He is also schedule to release another single titled “One More Chance” in December 2022 and his first album “ Never Scared of Trying” on June 30, 2023.
He promise to use music and science to promote and advance public health around the world. Nana Kottens is a true inspiration to many aspiring musicians and public health practitioners.
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Michael Petit Mawugbe
In a candid conversation on Kingdom 107.7 FM’s Evening Vibes, Shatana, a celebrated Ghanaian singer and philanthropist, shed light on the entertainment industry’s unspoken challenges.
Shatana recounted her early days in the industry, revealing a pivotal encounter with media personality, Delay. Despite being advised to leverage her physical appearance for success, Shatana remained resolute in her values.
Shatana’s experience highlights the industry’s darker side, where emerging artists face immense pressure to compromise their integrity.
With unwavering conviction, Shatana urged aspiring artists to prioritize their artistic vision and values.
“Stay true to yourself, your craft, and God’s direction,” she emphasized. “Success built on integrity lasts forever.”
Watch the interview from below.
Ghanaian stand-up comedian, Lekzy DeComic, has named comedienne Jacinta Ocansey as running mate for his upcoming comedy special, ‘The New False.’
Jacinta will be playing a supporting role to Lekzy whose comedy event comes off September 28, 2024 at the UPSA Auditorium in Accra.
The name of the show, ‘The New False’ is a parody of the new political movement, The New Force, led by business magnate Nana Kwame Bediako.
Following the model of the unveiling of Nana Kwame Bediako as a Presidential Aspirant, Lekzy mounted masked images in town prior to the announcement of his comedy show. This generated conversations with most people suggesting it could be another political figure.
The New False comedy show promises to be his biggest and most hilarious comedy event in the history of Ghana’s arts and pop culture.
With this show, Lekzy and his production hub, 2Cute Entertainment intend to douse the political tension in the country with humour.
‘The New False’ comedy special will not just make people laugh but to also drum home some of the pressing needs of the Ghanaian citizenry in a witty and non-provocative fashion.
Lekzy has won the hearts of people with his comedy specials such as ‘Too Cute to be Mute 1k’, ‘Too Cute to be Mute (Amplified Edition) and ‘CanPAIN MESSage.’
In Ghana, he has performed at high-profile events like Laughline Comedy Show, Easter Comedy Show, Comedy Fiesta, MMC Live, Night of Laughs and Music, Romanus Incomplete, Journey to the West, among others.
Lekzy’s hard work has also taken him outside the country to perform at comedy shows such as Bloemfontein International Comedy Festival, Extreme Comedy Wednesday – Hosted by Thabiso Mhlongo & Bexta Jolly Cool, Weekly Comedy Show, Monday Night Comedy @ Six Cockta, Coming from Africa – Columbus USA and Go Bananas Comedy Club
USA – GH Memorial Holiday Party in the United States of America.
He has won a number of awards including the Best Comedy Special award with ‘CanPAIN MESSage’ at the 2024 Ghana Comedy Awards.
Tickets for The New False are selling at GHS 150 (regular) and GHS 250 (VIP). They can be purchased via shortcode *714*800# or via https://veetickets.com/ev/BuyTicket/1761
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