GHANAIAN MUSICIAN CELEBRATES 37TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY WITH HER HUSBAND. (PHOTOS).

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 She shared all these pictures few hours ago with the caption: " It was Love at first sight in 1984. 37 years and 1 day today, after our wedding anniversary night, last night, the magic is almost the same. This time after 37 years, Akua Benson has developed that extra spice for that magic while producing 5 beautiful children for Jonathan.  I thank God for every day he has allowed us to have. While We are under the protection of God, I will continue to love my family till death do us part. Amen.🧎🏾‍♀️" Stephanie Benson, also known as Princess Akua Ohenewaa Asieanem of Kokobin, is a UK-based Ghanaian international singer and performer who is rooted in music. More photos below. 

MICHAEL TILSON THOMAS, RENOWNED CONDUCTOR AND COMPOSER, DIES AT 81.(PHOTO).


 Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and composer, dies at 81


Michael Tilson Thomas, one of America’s most influential conductors, passed away at 81 after a long battle with brain cancer. 


Known for his leadership of orchestras in Buffalo, Miami, London, and San Francisco, he also composed works that enriched the classical repertoire. 


Tilson Thomas had surgery in 2021, returned to the podium, and conducted his final concert in April 2025 before dying at his San Francisco home. 


Over his career, he earned 12 Grammy Awards from 39 nominations and was honored at the Kennedy Center in 2019.


Born in Los Angeles in 1944 to a family deeply rooted in the arts, Tilson Thomas showed musical talent early, studying piano and graduating from USC in 1967. 


He worked with legendary figures such as Stravinsky and Copland, and his career took off when he stepped in for an ailing conductor at Lincoln Center in 1969. 


He went on to hold major posts, including principal guest conductor of the Boston Symphony, music director of the Buffalo Philharmonic, and founder of Miami’s New World Symphony. 


From 1995 to 2020, he shaped the San Francisco Symphony into one of the nation’s leading ensembles.


Beyond conducting, Tilson Thomas composed pieces like Grace and Meditations on Rilke, and was admired for his intellectual curiosity and artistry. 


He shared his life with husband Joshua Robison, his partner since 1976, who passed away in 2025. 


Reflecting on his final concert, Tilson Thomas described his life’s “coda” as generous and rich, a fitting metaphor for a career that blended brilliance, innovation, and deep respect for music’s enduring mysteries.

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