Music, love, and celebration filled the air at the Palms Convention Hall over the weekend as patrons gathered for Vitamilk Love Night: Aso @20, one of the season’s highly anticipated Valentine’s events.

Hosted at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, the concert celebrated romance while commemorating the 20-year milestone of Kwabena Kwabena’s breakthrough song Aso, which helped cement his legacy in Ghana’s music space.

Emerging artistes opened the show with energetic performances that warmed up the audience ahead of the headline act. Kwabena Kwabena’s entrance was met with loud cheers as he delivered a series of classic hits that stirred both excitement and nostalgia among patrons.

The night reached another high point when guest performers such as R2Bees, Stonebwoy, King Promise, D-Black, and Cina Soul thrilled fans with performances of their popular songs.

Kwabena Kwabena also drew attention with his appearance in the iconic Ghanaian fugu, a traditional outfit that has recently sparked public debate.

He later paused during the performance to reflect on the significance of the Aso @20 celebration, recounting his musical journey and expressing gratitude to fans for their continued support throughout his career.

Whenever Valentine’s Day comes around, people often think of expressing love, exchanging romantic gifts, heart-shaped symbols, and dressing in shades of red or pink.

In recent times, Ghanaian society has marked the day as a National Chocolate Day celebration.

But what exactly is the story behind this day?

The origins of Valentine’s Day date back to 268–270 AD in the Roman Empire, during the short reign of Emperor Claudius II Gothicus. A Christian martyr, St. Valentine, lived and served as a priest during this period.

Historical accounts suggest that St. Valentine secretly performed marriage ceremonies for Christian couples, defying the Emperor’s decree that prohibited marriage.

Claudius had banned young men from marrying, believing that unmarried men made better soldiers since they had no wives or families to worry about when called to war.

Eventually, St. Valentine was arrested by Roman soldiers and imprisoned while awaiting execution.

During his imprisonment, he grew close to the jailer’s daughter and, according to legend, healed her blindness through prayer. On the day of his execution, St. Valentine left her a farewell note signed “from your Valentine”, a gesture that inspired the tradition of sending love notes and flowers on Valentine’s Day.

St. Valentine was executed on February 14, 270 AD, and buried near the Via Flaminia. Couples who had been married by him began commemorating his sacrifice, and over time, the day became associated with love and romance.

By the 18th century in England and France, Valentine’s Day had evolved into an occasion for couples to express affection through gifts, flowers, and greeting cards.

Today, Valentine’s Day is celebrated worldwide as one of the most iconic events dedicated to love. As February 14 approaches, while you share love with your special ones, remember the man whose courage and compassion gave birth to this tradition.