{
  "id": 12667363,
  "title": "Empress Gifty surprises physically challenged hawker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/empress-gifty-surprises-physically-challenged-hawker",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T16:53:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/empress-gifty-surprises-physically-challenged-hawker/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gospel sensation Empress Gifty brightened the day of a physically challenged bottled water vendor at the Dzorwulu – Perez Chapel traffic light intersection. The talented singer bestowed upon him a generous gift of Verna Mineral Water packs and an undisclosed sum of money. A father of three, the vendor relied on his hustle to support his family. His eyes welled up with tears of joy as he received the unexpected aid. In presenting the items, Empress Gifty expressed her admiration for his unwavering work ethic and resilience, acknowledging that his disability has not deterred him from earning a living for his family. She vowed to aid him in overcoming any additional challenges he might face in his occupation. David Noi Borketey, the hawker, was visibly moved and expressed his gratitude, stating that the gift would serve as a financial foundation for his business and provide support for his household.",
  "summary": "Gospel heavyweight Empress Gifty has put smiles on the face of a physically challenged bottled water hawker at the Dzorwulu – Perez Chapel traffic light. The artiste surprised him with packs of Verna Mineral Water and an undisclosed amount of money. The father of three, who hawks to fend for his family, was moved to … The post Empress Gifty surprises physically challenged hawker appeared first on…",
  "key_points": [
    "Empress Gifty surprises physically challenged hawker with gifts",
    "Verna Mineral Water packs and money given to David Noi Borketey",
    "Singer praises hawker's work ethic and resilience"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}