Award-winning Ghanaian singer Adina Thembi , popularly known as Adina, has opened up about one of the most painful chapters of her life, revealing that she survived Liberia’s brutal civil war as a baby and considers her life a miracle.

Speaking in an interview with Pulse Ghana on July 23, 2026, the singer shared that she was born in Liberia during the height of the country’s civil conflict and believes she could easily have lost her life under the dangerous conditions her family faced.

Adina recounted how her mother risked everything to protect her and her sister while fleeing the violence.

“I was born in Liberia during the civil war; I could have died. That little girl on the back of my mother who didn’t cry when they were passing through the rebel camp because any sound could have literally woken them up to kill all of us,” she said.

The “Too Late” hitmaker revealed that her mother constantly put herself in harm’s way to shield her children whenever gunfire erupted.

According to Adina, her mother would place both children on the ground and cover them with her own body in the hope of protecting them from stray bullets.

“I’m the little girl that my mum would hear the gunshots, put my sister and I on the floor and cover us with her back so that when there’s any stray bullet, it won’t touch us, and I’m here today,” she recounted.

The singer said surviving such a traumatic beginning has shaped the way she views life and continues to remind her to remain grateful despite life’s challenges.

She explained that whenever she encounters difficulties, she reflects on how far God has brought her, describing her survival as undeniable evidence of God’s protection and faithfulness.

“What again do I want from God? With that alone, I’m so grateful to God. Going through life and all the challenges, I always start from the beginning of how I came up and I’m here. The fact that I’m still here and counting is a testament that God is real,” Adina added.

Afro-dancehall star Stonebwoy has addressed claims that he feels pressured to feature several guest artistes during his international concerts, explaining that his decision is driven by the desire to create unforgettable experiences for fans.

Speaking on the Sent Back Podcast, the award-winning musician dismissed suggestions that inviting other performers on stage is motivated by competition among artistes.

According to Stonebwoy, every artiste who organises an event aims to deliver the best possible show, and growth in the music industry happens gradually through consistent effort and dedication.

“Regardless, if an artist is doing any event, they mean to come give the best of the best. You also have to grow into that level because people build gradually,” he said.

The BHIM Nation president, who is scheduled to host BHIM Festival in London in August 2026, also explained why he intentionally avoids staging his major events in March, a period when many Ghanaian musicians usually organise concerts as part of Ghana’s Independence celebrations.

Stonebwoy said spreading major music events across different months gives fans more opportunities to attend shows and prevents artistes from competing for the same audience.

“It’s also intentional not to wait until March because there will be a lot happening then. Imagine if all of us decided to host our events in March. It would be difficult because we can’t all fit into one period. So let’s spread things out and keep the fans excited throughout the year. That’s what we’re about,” he stated.

The singer further clarified that bringing guest performers on stage is simply a creative choice aimed at adding excitement and variety to his concerts, rather than an indication that he cannot carry an entire show alone.

Stonebwoy insisted that he is capable of performing for several hours by himself but chooses to involve other artistes because he wants to give fans more memorable moments.

“Believe me, we have plans to bring excitement and surprises, but to me, there’s no pressure. If there’s any pressure at all, it’s simply the pressure to satisfy the masses. As for performing alone, my catalogue alone can keep me on stage for five or even six hours for my core people, so to bring another people it just means we want the excitement to go up,” he added.

The musician’s comments come as he continues to expand his global presence through international performances and major events, with BHIM Festival London expected to be one of the highlights of his 2026 calendar.

The family of the late Apostle Prof. Dr. Emeritus Kwadwo Safo Kantanka has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that his funeral has been scheduled, stating that no official date has been fixed for his burial and final funeral rites.

In a statement issued after the reading of the renowned inventor’s will, the family said it was compelled to address the misinformation surrounding the funeral arrangements.

According to the statement, consultations are still ongoing, and the official funeral date and programme will only be announced after all necessary family and customary processes have been completed.

The family also distanced itself from invitation cards, posters, flyers and social media posts currently circulating online, including those indicating July 30, July 31 and August 28, 2026, as funeral dates.

It emphasised that none of the materials in circulation has been approved or issued by the family.

“The Family has announced no official date for the burial and final funeral rites. The Family will communicate the approved funeral date and programme only after the necessary consultations have been concluded,” the statement said.

The family noted that it is committed to organising the funeral in line with the late Apostle Kwadwo Safo’s wishes, family traditions, and all required customary and administrative procedures.

It therefore urged the public, media organisations and well-wishers to disregard unverified reports and rely solely on official announcements from authorised family representatives.

The family also expressed gratitude to Ghanaians, the media, friends and sympathisers for the prayers, condolences and support shown since the passing of the founder of the Kantanka Group.

Source :Adomonline.com