Day: April 21, 2024

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Ghana Music Awards USA 2024: List of nominees


Following a meticulous review of submissions, the organizers of the prestigious Ghana Music Awards USA have unveiled the nominees for the highly anticipated 2024 edition.

Among the categories generating significant buzz is the Most Popular Song of the Year (GH), featuring an eclectic mix of eleven nominees.

The list boasts standout tracks such as King Promise’s infectious hit ‘Terminator,’ the soul-stirring ‘Aseda’ by Nacee, and Olivetheboy’s captivating ‘Goodsin.’

Also vying for the coveted title are Banzy Banero with the uplifting ‘Hosanna,’ Kuami Eugene’s melodic ‘Monica,’ and Stonebwoy’s electrifying ‘Into the Future.’

Amerado’s narrative-rich ‘Kweku Ananse,’ King Paluta’s infectious ‘Yahitte remix’ featuring Kuami Eugene, Mr. Drew’s dynamic ‘Case remix’ featuring Mophty, FRA!’s groovy ‘You Dey Feel the Vibe,’ and Kofi Kinaata’s heartfelt ‘Effiekuma Love’ complete this stellar lineup.

Furthermore, the Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year category promises stiff competition with industry heavyweights
such as Samini, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Epixode, and Ras Kuuku all contending for the coveted title.

The nominees were unveiled at a ‘nominees announcement and anniversary dinner’ held in New Jersey on April 20, 2024.

Meanwhile, organisers have said the main event is slated for August 17, 2024.

The Ghana Music Awards USA primarily aims to highlight and acknowledge exceptional Ghanaian musicians living abroad, with a special focus on those in the US, while promoting Ghanaian music and culture on a global scale.

Source: Ghana Web

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2024 elections: Kumchacha drops hints on possible running mate


Nicholas Osei, popularly known as Prophet Kumchacha, the founder and leader of Heaven’s Gate Ministry, has disclosed his preference for running mate in the 2024 general elections.

Kumchacha revealed that he would choose Rev. Christian Kwabena Andrews, also known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, who is the founder and leader of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), over Akua Donkor, the leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP).

When questioned about his choice, Kumchacha cited Akua Donkor’s purported lack of vision as the reason behind his decision.

He asserted that he could not align with someone lacking vision and expressed confidence in Kyiri Abosom’s capabilities, referring to him as a friend and brother.

Kumchacha who doubles as the leader of the Kum People’s Party (KPP), reiterated his presidential ambition and affirmed his determination to contest as an independent candidate.

‘Akua Donkor has no vision, and I can’t work with her. If I were to choose to align with someone, it would be Osofo Kyiri Abosom. He’s my fri
end and brother,’ myjoyonline.com quoted him to have said in an interview on Joy Prime on April 20, 2024.

He continued: ‘I believe that when you contest something for the first time and you are unable to win, it is not the end of your life.

‘Former president Kufuor contested three (3) times before he became president; Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo contested 3 times before he won as president; and the late president John Evans Atta-Mills contested 3 times before he became president. God hasn’t revealed to me how long it will take, but I’ll contest until I become president one day,’ he added.

Source: Ghana Web

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‘I’m very powerful, if you tempt me you’ll die’ – Dr. Grace Boadu’s boyfriend warns


The boyfriend of the late Dr. Grace Boadu, Pastor Kingsley Gyamfi, has said that he possesses a lot of spiritual powers that have enabled him to manage his ministry.

He noted that he started having revelations when he was young, which helped him escape a lot of troubles that came his way.

The preacher reiterated that there have been instances where he was involved in accidents, was shot at, but he didn’t lose his life because the power he possesses saved him.

Pastor Kingsley warned that anyone who intends to attack his personality will end up losing his life because of his ‘powerful’ spiritual status.

‘I started seeing spiritual things when I was very young. I have survived a lot of death situations, like accidents, gunshots, and others.

“I possess a lot of powers; it started at a young age. I can have a revelation. If you tempt me, you will die,’ he told Deloris Frimpong Manso during The Delay Show, which aired on TV3 and was monitored by GhanaWeb.

He made the statement when he stated that he sensed th
e death of his late partner, Dr. Grace Boadu before it happened.

Source: Ghana Web

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Gospel act KODA reported dead

Talented gospel act, Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, known on stage as KODA, is reported dead.

Details of his passing are scanty but according to sources, he died in the early hours of Sunday, April 21, 2024.

Music enthusiasts and persons in the entertainment industry have since expressed shock at the loss of the ‘Nkwa Abodoo’ (Bread of Life) hit maker.

He was born December 15, 1978, and hailed from Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region.

He is celebrated for his soothing vocals, soul inspiring melodies and dexterity on the lead guitar.

As singer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist, KODA had a lot of works to his credit.

His discography includes songs like ‘Nsem Pii,’ ‘Adooso’, ‘Guide Me O’, and ‘Obiara Nte Se Wo’ (No One Like You).

This year, he released his sixth vocal album titled: ‘Keteke’.

In 2015, his record ‘Nkwa Abodoo’ (Bread of Life) was adjudged Record of The Year at the Vodafone (now Telecel) Ghana Music Awards.

He was adjudged Producer of the Year at the Africa Gospel Music Award
s in 2014, in addition to several other music nominations and recognitions.

KODA worked with many gospel groups and artistes, including Nii Okai, the late Danny Nettey, Pastor Joe Beecham, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Joyful Way Inc, Pastor Helen Yawson, Yaw Osei-Owusu, Eugene Zuta, and Diana Hamilton.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Captain Planet’s mother is dead


Captain Planet, a prominent member of the now-defunct 4×4 musical group, shared the heartbreaking news of his mother’s passing via social media on April 21, 2024.

In his post sighted by GhanaWeb, he expressed the profound emotional impact of losing his mother, highlighting the special bond they shared.

He acknowledged death as one of his greatest fears, emphasizing the pain it inflicts on the loved ones left behind.

Calling upon the Lord for solace, he prayed for his mother to find eternal peace. His heartfelt message read, “My biggest FEAR in LIFE just happened. Death took a shot at me yesterday and wounded me so badly. I still trust you, Lord. Eternal rest be granted unto her. Rest Well Mama, my Forever First Love.”

Captain Planet is one of the most renowned musicians in the country and has produced hit songs like ‘I miss you die’, ‘Obi Agye Obi Girl’ and others.

Source: Ghana Web

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Bragging about toilet facilities is cheap politics – Rachel Appoh blasts Bawumia


The former Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Rachel Appoh has jabbed the presidential candidate of the New Patriotic Party, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia for his constant mentioning of toilet facilities as a major achievement of the government.

Speaking in an interview on Kingdom FM, Rachel Appoh observed that Dr Bawumia consistently reference the construction of toilet facilities as an accomplishment of the NPP government.

She criticized Bawumia, charging him to leave such things for Members of Parliament and chief executive of Metropolitan, Municipal and District Assemblies.

Rachel Appoh noted that Bawumia is engaging in what she describes as ‘toilet politics’ because he has no message for Ghanaians.

‘ During the era of John Mahama, projects like toilet facilities were left for the MMDCEs and MPs but under the Akufo-Addo government, they are touting the construction of toilet facilities as a major achievement.

‘Bawumia’s speeches are dominated by the construction of KVIPs etc. They haven’t done anything me
aningful to the country. They are only interested in lip service and promises,’ she said.

Rachel Appoh urged Ghanaians not to fall for the supposed propaganda by Bawumia as he is following the same script as Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo.

She claimed that President Akufo-Addo, during the campaign promised to transform the country, only for him to gain power and do the complete opposite.

Arguing that the lives of Ghanaians have been worse off under the Akufo-Addo, Rachel Appoh identified some programs of the government and questioned their effectiveness and impact on the lives of Ghanaians.

‘I warned Ghanaians about the promises of Akufo-Addo. I told them it was just a game plan to deceive Ghanaians. All these promises about 1-District-One-Factory were mere promises and nothing more.

‘Even the Free SHS they brag about, parents are paying huge monies to get their children through school. Akufo-Addo deceived Ghanaians and Bawumia is following the same path. The toilet facilities are for MPs and DCEs, not the
president or vice. He should leave that to the MPs. How can a vice president be campaigning on toilet facilities?’ she quizzed.

Source: Ghana Web

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Institute of Solid State Physics to mark 50 years since invention of Bulgarian Copper Bromide Vapour Laser

The Institute of Solid State Physics (ISSP) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the invention of the copper bromide vapour laser (CuBr laser) on April 24 at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS).

The programme of the event will include presentations by the scientists involved in the creation of the prototype, on the application of the copper bromide vapour laser, on the development and prospects of laser technologies. There will also be an exhibition presenting both the entire cycle of physical research and development, as well as exhibits of lasers manufactured currently.

For 50 years now, the Bulgarian copper bromide vapour laser has been used in medicine, astronomy, the study of the atmosphere and the sea, said in a BTA interview the creator of the invention, Academician Nikola Sabotinov.

Sabotinov specialized in radiophysics and electronics at Sofia University and has worked in the field of quantum radiophysics, and more specifically in the physics of metal vapour lasers. He was the president of t
he Bulgarian Academy of Sciences from 2008 to 2012.

Sabotinov’s idea to create a low-temperature copper laser in Bulgaria was realized in 1974, when under his leadership at the Institute of Solid State Physics, a copper bromide vapour laser was put into operation, recognized as the invention of the year in 1979.

In order to improve its characteristics, a number of theoretical and experimental studies were conducted, and the effect of hydrogen was discovered. The CuBr laser has been patented in Bulgaria, France, USA, Great Britain, Germany, Japan and Australia. The obtained scientific results have been highly appreciated by the international scientific community and have found a place in world science and in university educational programmes, such as Oxford University in Great Britain and Ibaraki University in Japan, Sabotinov explained.

The CuBr laser began commercial development in Bulgaria. Today it is produced by the Bulgarian company Pulselight and by Norseld in Australia, and by Bison in the Republic
of Korea. It is used in medicine, in the precision material processing industry, in laser location and navigation, for laser displays, for seawater research, and for other research.

The CuBr laser is not only an example of good innovation practice, but is also a ray of hope, especially among young people, that ideas can become reality in Bulgaria, and inventions can be made at the level of highly developed in science and technology countries, noted ISSP at BAS.

Source: Ghana News Agency

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Pro-Bawumia group denies statement warning Ken Agyapong over alleged support for Alan


President of Bawumia Must Win (BMW), a pro-New Patriotic Party (NPP) group, David Gyasi Boako, has dismissed a purported letter in which the group is warning the Member of Parliament for Assin Central Kennedy Agyapong.

The statement in question, published on social media channels, called for Kennedy Agyapong to be reprimanded for his perceived support for Alan Kyerematen, an independent presidential candidate in the 2024 general elections.

“I have seen the statement, and I was shocked about the contents, so I called my secretary, Sir Obama, to confirm if he had written anything of that nature. When I called him, he was surprised and asked for those behind such false information because this is the sixth time something of this nature had happened,’ he said in an interview on Oman FM on April 19, 2024.

The now-discredited statement accused Kennedy Agyapong of undermining the NPP by supporting the activities of Alan Kyerematen, who had resigned from the party to contest as an independent candidate.

The state
ment condemned Agyapong’s media outlets for broadcasting an event where Kyerematen and other political groups gathered to form an alliance, labelling it as a betrayal to the NPP and its flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

It further called on the NPP National Executives to ensure that party resources were not used to promote Kyerematen’s activities and urged them to call Agyapong and others aligned with the Movement for Change to order.

However, Gyasi Boako denied the said information stating: “We want to plead with the public that we have no idea about the said letter and we haven’t written any letter, we are aware that Dr. Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong are living peacefully,’ he added.

Source: Ghana Web