In a heartfelt moment of encouragement and resilience, Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Culture, and Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has urged journalist Afia Adepa Kwarteng to remain strong and grateful for life following her recent life-threatening thyroid surgery.
Speaking with deep empathy, the Minister reminded the journalist that survival itself is a powerful testimony. “Be happy that you are alive, never be worried about the physical scars; many are walking around with emotional scars,” she stated. Her words resonated as both a personal message to Afia and a broader reflection on resilience in the face of adversity.
Afia Adepa Kwarteng recently underwent major thyroid surgery, a procedure that posed significant health risks. Emerging from such a life-threatening experience, she has demonstrated courage and faith, choosing gratitude over fear and hope over despair. The visible scars from surgery, while a reminder of the ordeal, also stand as proof of strength and survival.
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During their meeting, Afia presented a copy of her thanksgiving mini album titled Oguama Mogya to the Minister. The gesture symbolized appreciation, faith, and triumph. The project, described as a thanksgiving offering, reflects Afia’s journey through pain to healing and her desire to publicly acknowledge the grace that carried her through surgery.
Hon. Gomashie’s encouragement highlights an important societal conversation about visible and invisible wounds. While physical scars can be seen and often heal with time, emotional scars—borne from trauma, hardship, or silent battles—are frequently hidden beneath composed appearances. Her message serves as a reminder that survival should be celebrated, and that strength is not measured by the absence of scars but by the courage to carry them.
The meeting between the Minister and the journalist underscores the importance of solidarity, especially among women in leadership and the media. It also reflects the role of faith, creativity, and gratitude in the healing process. Through music and testimony, Afia Adepa Kwarteng has transformed a painful chapter into a story of inspiration.
As she continues her recovery journey, her story stands as a beacon of hope to others facing medical challenges. In the Minister’s words, life itself is reason enough to rejoice—and every scar, visible or hidden, tells a story of survival.
Afia presented a copy of her thanksgiving mini-album, ‘Oguama Mogya,’ to the minister.
The inspirational mini-album, currently available on major digital streaming platforms including YouTube, marks a deeply personal chapter in Afia’s life — one shaped by pain, faith, resilience, and gratitude.
Oguama Mogya, which translates to “The Lamb’s Blood,” reflects themes of divine protection, healing, and gratitude. The three tracks carry a message of hope and spiritual reflection, resonating with anyone who has faced adversity and emerged stronger.
Fans and well-wishers can stream Oguama Mogya on all major digital music platforms. The project is also available on YouTube, allowing listeners worldwide to share in her testimony through music.
