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From ‘Witch Child’ to ‘Goddess of Song’: Gifted Singer Enam Shares Her Spiritual Journey to Stardom

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In a revealing interview with host Kafui Dey, Ghanaian Afro-spiritual artist Enam (@EnamMusicWorld) has shared the profound story of her journey to stardom.

She shared her journey from being labelled a “witch child” for being born with 12 toes to becoming a celebrated voice channeling ancestral messages through music.

The conversation took a poignant turn when Enam recounted the stigma she faced from birth in her Volta Region village.

“When I was born, it was like a bad omen had set in my town… everybody heard about it. It was like bad news… ‘What kind of witchy human is that?'” she shared.

The condition led to discrimination, with villagers identifying her only as “Wuieve” (meaning ‘twelve’ in Ewe), overshadowing her given name, Enam.

Her salvation came from her great-grandmothers, two blind traditional priestesses who saw her not as a curse, but as special.

“My great-grandmothers were the only people that loved me because they thought I was special,” Enam stated. They became her guardians, raising her in the forest where she found solace and her first “voice coaches”—the birds. “The only friends I had was the forest and the birds… They were my voice coaches,” she recalled, describing how she learned to imitate their sounds.

Despite a surgery at age seven, ordered by her father to remove the extra toes and normalize her life in Kumasi, the emotional scars and bullying persisted. It wasn’t until a spiritual awakening years later, while working as a host, that she fully embraced her path. Following guidance, she meditated and called upon her great-grandmothers’ spirits.

What followed was a transcendent experience: a song—We—was delivered directly to her.

“I heard her voice… and then the song came,” she described.

This song, which laments the loss of her natural childhood home and calls for a return to roots, became the catalyst for her authentic musical and spiritual journey.

Now identified as a “Goddess with the gift of songs” and an Afro-spiritualist, Enam creates music she describes as channeled from the “Hajivedushie”—the voice of God and the first deity. She sees herself as a messenger.

“The sound god constantly is sending messages through all of us… I’m the messenger of the sound god,” she explained to Kafui Dey.

Her mission is deeply connected to reclaiming African identity. She passionately argued against the abandonment of traditional systems, stating:

“Ghana is not a Christian country… This place is fully loaded with powers that we have intentionally silenced.”

Her music, including songs like Afa and Sebla, is intended to carry coded spiritual messages and languages like “Adagana” to heal the land and its people.

Enam is preparing to release a long-awaited album that has been three years in the making.

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Medikal in Church and ‘Cheater’ Memes

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Ghana’s social media spaces were ablaze on Tuesday, September 7, 2026, as a potent mix of celebrity worship, relationship debates, and viral security concerns captured the nation’s attention.

The digital streets of Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) were anything but quiet, showcasing the country’s unique blend of humour, outrage, and cultural commentary.

@prophetelbernardsfanpage Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun weeks ago invited Medikal and he showed up at Spiritlife Revival Ministries #prophetbernardelbernard #bernardelbernard #viral #fyp #SpiritlifeRevivalMinistries ♬ original sound – ProphetElbernards_fanpage

One of the most surprising viral moments featured Ghanaian rapper Medikal, whose surprise appearance at Prophet ElBernard’s Spiritlife Revival Ministries sparked widespread discussion.

Dressed sharply and actively participating in worship, the rapper’s presence challenged perceptions about the intersection of secular celebrity and faith, quickly becoming a top-trending conversation.

Meanwhile, a major debate erupted over the Joy Prime podcast ‘Talk Your Shhh‘ after a panellist advised women to pursue married men they considered “good”.

The comments, perceived as promoting infidelity, drew sharp backlash. Celebrities like Efia Odo and Moliy condemned the advice, fueling a fiery debate about morality and media influence.

Adding a lighter, cross-border twist, a new Ghanaian marriage registry app named Marrify went viral—but for an unexpected reason.

The app’s promotional image featured South African actor S’dumo Mtshali, who has become a pan-African meme for infidelity.

Ghanaians and South Africans flooded the timeline with jokes, dubbing him the “Face of Cheaters” as the app allowed users to check marital status.

Concerns over security also trended after a disturbing CCTV clip of a daylight armed robbery circulated widely, sparking outrage and fear.

The nation’s social mood oscillated between humour and serious debate, reflecting a society deeply engaged with faith, celebrity culture, and pressing social issues.

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The Stories We Live With: Inside Nubuke Foundation’s Weight of the Ordinary

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A family photograph resting on a shelf may look like decoration. A half-finished piece of woven cloth may seem incomplete. A living room may simply be a place to sit.

At Nubuke Foundation in Accra, however, these familiar things are being asked to tell deeper stories.

Weight of the Ordinary, a group exhibition featuring Josiah Tsibu Manu, Priscilla Agbeti, Blanche Boni-Mississo, King David Osabutey (Kakalicka) and Sena Burgundy Appau, turns its attention to the overlooked details of daily life—and finds history hiding there.

Manu’s domestic interiors are particularly evocative. Furniture, photographs and household details become unofficial archives, recalling how Ghanaian homes often carry memories that never enter formal histories.

In Agbeti’s unfinished woven works, meanwhile, labour refuses to disappear behind polished craftsmanship.

The incomplete becomes deliberate, leaving viewers to consider the economic and social histories carried by textiles.

Elsewhere, Boni-Mississo examines how spaces determine who can move freely and who is kept at the margins. Kakalicka draws on Akan cosmology through his Ɔhɔhoɔ, or stranger, connecting questions of displacement and belonging with indigenous ideas.

Appau’s monumental blue figures turn inward, contemplating the uncertainty and possibility of becoming.

Together, the artists suggest that the everyday is not neutral. It is where memory is stored, identities are formed and social boundaries are experienced.

For audiences in Ghana and abroad, the exhibition offers an invitation to look again at what familiarity can conceal. Sometimes, the objects closest to us have the most to say.

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Lagos Meets Accra: Zephans & Co Brings Summer Style to the City

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When Lagos’ unmistakable style arrives in Accra, expect colour, movement and plenty of personality.

This summer, Zephans & Co is bringing its distinctive fashion world to Ghana’s capital with a pop-up designed to celebrate African creativity, craftsmanship and contemporary style.

The Lagos-based fashion brand’s upcoming Summer Pop-Up offers shoppers an opportunity to experience its latest collection in person while exploring the cultural influences woven into its designs.

Known for pieces that combine striking prints with elegant silhouettes, Zephans & Co draws on textiles and techniques deeply connected to West African fashion traditions.

Visitors can expect handwoven Akwete textiles, hand-dyed Adire, flowing organzas and luxurious silks, alongside the statement pieces that have earned the brand a following among women across the world.

Each fabric brings its own history and visual language.

Akwete, associated with Igbo weaving traditions in Nigeria, and Adire, the celebrated Yoruba resist-dyeing tradition, demonstrate how heritage can be carried into contemporary wardrobes.

But this is more than a shopping stop. The pop-up creates a space where fashion becomes a meeting point between Lagos and Accra—two West African cities with vibrant creative communities and a shared appreciation for bold self-expression.

For international visitors, it offers an intimate introduction to the region’s fashion culture beyond the usual tourist attractions.

For Ghanaians and other Africans in Accra, it is an opportunity to reconnect with familiar fabrics, craftsmanship and the wider story of African design.

With good vibes, beautiful clothing and an atmosphere built around connection and creativity, the Zephans & Co Summer Pop-Up promises an afternoon worth adding to an Accra itinerary. Come for the clothes, stay for the culture, and leave with a piece that tells a story.

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