Day: June 2, 2024

Ghanaian dance duo Afronitaaa and Abigail have been adjudged the third-best act in the 2024 edition of the UK’s talent show, Britain’s Got Talent.

The duo, who had been favorites of both judges and fans of the competition, lost the final shot at the £250,000 prize money despite delivering a thrilling dance performance on Sunday, 02 June 2024.

They lost the competition to Jack Rhodes, who came in second, and Sydine Christmas, who won the prize money and the opportunity to perform at the Royal Variety Performance.

Beyond their dance prowess, the story of Afronitaaa and her protégé captured the hearts of the BGT audience and judges since the duo’s audition.

Despite being hearing-impaired, Abigail’s ability to synergize with Afronitaaa as her dance partner earned the duo praise throughout the competition.

Congratulations to Abigail and Afronitaa for placing 3rd on Britain’s Got Talent 2024!????????????#UTVNews pic.twitter.com/WTB26WFeOq

– UTV Ghana (@utvghana) June 2, 2024

Source: Ghana Web

Reggae dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy’s ‘5th Dimension’ album has been adjudged the Best Album/EP of the Year at the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.

Stonebwoy, who was contention for the coveted Artiste of the Year, won the Album/EP of the Year, beating competition from the likes of Abiana, Amaarae, Medikal, and Kuami Eugene.

Prior to winning the Album/EP of the Year, Stonebwoy had picked up a number of awards, including International Collaboration of the Year and Record of the Year with ‘Manodzi’ from the ‘5th Dimension’ album, which featured the legendary Angelique Kidjo.

TGMA 2024

The TGMA was held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, June 1, 2024, where musicians were awarded for their works over the past year.

In March 2024, the Ghana Music Award Academy Board announced the nominees for the 25th TGMA, featuring categories such as Artiste of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist.

The Ghana Music Academy Board is
composed of professionals from all sectors of the music industry, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers, and engineers, ensuring a diverse and well-rounded judging panel.

Source: Ghana Web

Ghanaian rapper Phrimpong lost his temper during a conversation on Joy Prime’s ‘On a More Serious Note’ on Friday when entertainment pundit Alexander Fifi Abaka made a comment the musician deemed disrespectful.

Per the snippet which has gone viral on social media, Fifi Abaka recalled a rap battle that occurred in 2018 involving Phrimpong and another rapper, suggesting that Phrimpong suffered a setback in the rap scene and had resorted to singing instead.

Phrimpong took offence to this remark, especially when the pundit made a derogatory reference to the musician’s grandmother, leading to laughter from the host and further exacerbating the tension.

Visibly angered by the disrespect shown on live television, the musician repeatedly urged the pundit to refrain from such behaviour.

However, when Fifi Abaka persisted and asked if Phrimpong remembered the past beef, the musician retaliated by dousing the pundit with a drink from the cup he was holding amid unprintable words.

Following the altercation, Phrimpon
g stormed out of the show in frustration amid shocked reactions from the host and crew.

Here’s a transcription of what ensued on set:

Pundit: “You finally resurrected from the dead after Local killed you.”

Musician: “When?”

Pundit: “When? 2018.”

Musician: “Oh, we’re talking about this year [2024] and you’re talking about 2018.”

Pundit: “See him! I’m telling you the reality on the ground.”

Host: “What happened?”

Pundit: “There was a beef. I was literally trolling him. That’s how come he’s not rapping anymore. That’s why he came here singing.”

Musician: “Me?”

Pundit: “No, your grandmother. I’m talking to you and you’re asking me ‘Me?'”

[Both the pundit and the hosts, KMJ and Saminiwaa, laughed over the ‘your grandmother’ insult.]

Musician: “Don’t do that. Why would you do that on live TV?”

Pundit: “But you don’t remember?”

Musician: “Don’t do that on live TV.”

Pundit: “You don’t remember?”

Musician: “No, just don’t be stupid on live TV. It’s disrespectful.”

Source: Ghana Web

Over the years, celebrities have shown off some incredible and very strange wardrobe choices on the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) red carpet.

This year’s event was no different.

Actress and businesswoman Fella Makafui looked absolutely stunning as she dazzled on the red carpet at this year’s TGMA.

The actress drew attention on the red carpet with her sophisticated fashion sense and glittery makeup, as she wore elegant, shimmering red outfits.

The stunning white gown and blonde hair of Ghanaian singer Efya made her a striking presence on the red carpet.

Gospel singer Empress Gifty was not left out of the red carpet, as she wore a beautifully-styled gown.

Empress Gifty made an emphatic statement with a yellow midriff gown, her accessorised clutch bag, and shiny rings.

The likes of Gyakie, Mzbel, Piesie Esther, Wendy Shay, and Maya Blu all looked splendid on the red carpet with their beautifully made attires.

Mr. Drew was one of the most well-dressed men on the red carpet, looking crisp and immaculat
e in his suit and eye-catching loafers.

He wore dark shades and a flashy chain around his neck as he happily posed for the photographers.

But the shocking moment came when Amapiano sensation DJ Azonto emerged onto the red carpet with some perplexing looks.

Despite being known for donning female clothes, the ‘Fa No Fom’ hitmaker chose nursing garb for the red carpet event, complete with a strangely worded apron.

Well, DJ Azonto certainly got the attention of almost everyone on the red carpet, with some stunned by his choice of dressing and the motive behind it.

Regardless of the thrills and spills on the red carpet, there is no doubt that Ghanaian music fans and artists are becoming fashion conscious and made the red carpet very colourful with different styles.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Gospel musician Diana Asamoah has disclosed the arrest of another junior pastor for allegedly stealing over GH?30,000 from her bank account for sports betting.

This incident follows the arrest of her assistant pastor last month, accused of stealing GH?4,000 from her mobile wallet.

Speaking on her evangelism programme on Angel FM, Diana Asamoah recounted discovering the theft during a bank transaction.

She revealed that an associate pastor, referred to as Apostle, had accessed her bank account and used the funds for betting and extravagant online purchases, including shopping on Amazon.

“Because the money was not his, he was placing bets in the thousands,” she explained.

She further disclosed that a detailed analysis revealed digital expenditures totaling GH?31,000 on betting, Amazon, and other online transactions.

“He was on a spending spree because he hadn’t earned the money,” she added.

According to her, the suspect known as Apostle, is currently in the custody of the police.

In April, Diana Asamoah
had another pastor arrested for stealing GH?4,000 from her mobile wallet.

“He translates my sermons into English and reads the Bible for me. He speaks in tongues and sometimes leads in my absence. He has begged for forgiveness before, and I have pardoned him,” she said about the earlier offender.

According to her, the ease of uncovering the theft is attributed to digital advancements spearheaded by NPP flagbearer Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and the Holy Spirit.

“Thanks to the Holy Spirit and Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s digitalization efforts, everything is simpler. He admitted to seeing my secret code during a transaction and transferred GH?4,000, intending to spend it on personal pleasures,” she stated in April.

Source: Ghana Web

Ghanaian musician, King Promise has expressed his gratitude to his fans for their support throughout the year, particularly during his nomination for the Artiste of the Year category at the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA).

He acknowledged that even though he did not win the highly sought-after Artiste of the Year award at the TGMA 2024, despite the overwhelming support, he remains optimistic about the future.

King Promise encouraged his fans to continue supporting Ghanaian music, emphasizing that it’s not just about him, but about all the artistes who contribute to its global recognition.

“Love my Ghanaians, bro, everything!!! I’m thankful we’re here!!! Let’s go. It’s Ghana to the world, not just KP to the world. I love my fans.

“You guys made this my best year yet, and nothing could change that!!! Stars no y3 baako baako 5,” he wrote on X after his colleague, Stonebwoy, was declared Artiste of the Year.

The ‘Terminator’ hitmaker was the one predicted by some celebrities and entertainment pundits
to win the Artiste of the Year. However, he missed out on the ultimate after winning 3 awards.

TGMA 2024

The TGMA was held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, June 1, 2024, where musicians were awarded for their works over the past year.

In March 2024, the Ghana Music Award Academy Board announced the nominees for the 25th TGMA, featuring categories such as Artiste of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist.

The Ghana Music Academy Board is composed of professionals from all sectors of the music industry, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers, and engineers, ensuring a diverse and well-rounded judging panel.

Source: Ghana Web

The 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards night has concluded, with artistes and other key players in the music industry receiving various awards for their contributions for the year in review.

With several categories and awards up for grabs, the night was filled with thrilling performances and presentations that entertained patrons.

The 25th TGMAs were held at the Grand Arena in Accra on Saturday, May 1, 2024.

See the full list of winners below:

Best Hiplife Song

‘Insha Allah’ – Okyeame Kwame ft. King Paluta

‘M’asesa’ – Jay Bahd ft. Kweku DMC, SkyFace SDW

‘Oh My Linda’ – Reggie Osei, Jay Bahd, O’Kenneth, Kweku DMC

‘Twatis’ – Oseikrom Sikana ft. Kwaku Smoke

‘Y’ahite Remix’ – King Paluta ft. Kuami Eugene – Winner

‘Eny3 Nwanwa’ – Guru

Best Gospel Song

‘Tears of Joy’ – Patience Nyarko

‘Anuonyam’ – Mabel Okyere

‘Aseda’ – Nacee – Winner

‘Kaafo’ – Perez Muzik

‘Mo’ – Piesie Esther

‘100%’ – Scott Evans

‘Say Amen’ – Diana Hamilton

‘Victory’ – Joyce Blessing

Best Male Vocal Performance

‘Don’t Cry (Kaafo)
‘ – Perez Muzik

‘Gyidie’ – Kyei Mensa

‘You Are Great’ – Kofi Karikari ft Eternity – Winner

‘Hankipanki’ – Josh Blakk

‘Brown Skin Girl’ – Camidoh

‘I Lied’ – KiDi

Best Female Vocal Performance

‘Baby’ – Adina

‘Far Away’ – Abiana

‘His Grace’ – Lordina The Soprano

‘Hold My Hands’ – Queendalyn Yurglee – Winner

‘Temple’ – Niiella

‘Make Me Believe’ – TiTi Owusu

Best Highlife Song

‘Adoley’ – Camidoh

‘Party’ – Adina ft. Kofi Kinaata

‘Kweku Ananse’ – Amerado – Winner

‘Manodzi’ – Stonebwoy ft. Angelique Kidjo

‘My Darling’ – Akwaboah ft. Kwabena Kwabena

‘Overthinking’ – Kofi Kinaata

‘Vero’ – Kelvyn Boy

‘Yolo’ – Kuami Eugene

‘You Dey Feel The Vibe’ – FRA! ft. Nana Yaw Ofori Atta

‘Africa Money’ – Wendy Shay

Best Hip Hop Song

‘Lonely Road’ – O’Kenneth, Xlimkid

‘Otan’ – Sarkodie – Winner

‘Scar’ – Gyakie ft. JDee

‘Sowutuom’ – Medikal

‘Dear God’ – Strongman

‘Yaya’ – Black Sherif

‘Akatanii’ – Kweku Smoke

‘The Hardest’ – Amerado

Best Afrobeats Song

‘Hossana’ – Banzy Banero

‘Broken Heart’ – DJ Vy
rusky ft. Kuami Eugene

‘Otello’ – Fancy Gadam ft. Kuami Eugene

‘Liquor’ – KiDi

‘Monica’ – Kuami Eugene

‘Case Remix’ – Mr. Drew ft. Mophty

‘Goodsin’ – Olivetheboy – Winner

Best Afropop Song

‘Super Super’ – Efya

‘Not God Remix’ – Fameye ft. Stonebwoy

‘Rent Free’ – Gyakie

‘I Lied’ – KiDi

‘Terminator’ – King Promise – Winner

‘Bad Boy’ – Lasmid

‘Till We Die’ – Sarkodie ft. Ruger

‘Into The Future’ – Stonebwoy

Unsung Artiste of the Year

Kasar

Lali X Lola

Keeny Ice

Kwesi Amewuga – Winner

Seven Kizs

Alaptawan

Best Reggae/Dancehall Song

‘Truth’ – DSL

‘Stubborn SoulJah’ – Epixode

‘Efiekuma Love’ – Kofi Kinaata – Winner

‘San Bra’ – Samini

‘Non-Stop’ – Stonebwoy

‘Eyeball Remix’ – Ras Kuuku ft. Samini

Collaboration of the Year

‘Liquor’ – KiDi ft. Stonebwoy – Winner

‘Lonely Road’ – O’Kenneth and Xlimkid

‘Case Remix’ – Mr Drew ft. Mophty

‘Twatis’ – Oseikrom Sikani ft. Kweku Smoke

‘Kwaku Ananse Remix’ – Amerado ft. Fameye

‘Y’ahitte Remix’ – King Paluta ft Kuami Eugene

‘You Dey Feel The Vibe
‘ – FRA ft Nana Yaw Ofori Atta

‘My Darling’ – Akwaboah ft Kwabena Kwabena

International Collaboration of the Year

‘Scar’ – Gyakie ft. JBee

‘Butter My Bread’ – Jyzno ft. Lasmid

‘Terminator’ – King Promise ft. Yung Jon

‘Manodzi’ – Stonebwoy ft. Angelique Kidjo – Winner

‘Cryptocurrency’ – Kuami Eugene ft. Rotimi

‘Wotowoto Season’ – Odumodublvck ft. Black Sherif

‘Till We Die’ – Sarkodie ft. Ruger

‘Perfect Combi’ – King Promise ft. Gabzy

Best Highlife Artiste

Abiana

Akwaboah

Kofi Kinaata

Kuami Eugene – Winner

FRA!

Best Rap Performance

‘The Hardest’ – Amerado

‘Warning’ – Eno Barony

‘Boasiako’ – FimFim

‘5th August (7)’ – Lyrical Joe

‘We Made It’ – Medikal

‘Otan’ – Sarkodie

‘Dear God’ – Strongman – Winner

Record of the Year

‘Reckless and Sweet’ – Amaarae

‘Far Away’ – Abiana

‘Manodzi’ – Stonebwoy ft. Angelique Kidjo – Winner

‘Iyawo’ – Josh Blakk

‘Me Dan Wo’ – Joe Mettle ft. Kweku Teye

‘My Helper’ – Efya

Best Music Video

‘Manodzi’ – Stonebwoy ft. Angelique Kidjo

‘Wasted Eyes’ – Amaarae

‘Paradise’ – Black Sherif

‘Fate’ – Kuami Eugene

‘Broken Heart’ – DJ Vyrusky ft. Kuami Eugene

‘100%’ – Scott Evans

‘Oil In My Head’ – Black Sherif

‘Kweku Playman’ – Kweku Smoke

‘Into the Future’ – Stonebwoy

‘Cryptocurrency’ – Kuami Eugene ft. Rotimi – Winner

Album/EP of the Year

Taste of Africa – Abiana

Fountain Baby – Amaarae

Love and Chaos – Kuami Eugene

Planning and Plotting – Medikal

5th Dimension – Stonebwoy – Winner

Most Popular Song of the Year

‘Hossana’ – Bandy Banero

‘Yaya’ – Black Sherif

‘Scar’ – Gyakie ft. JBee

‘Victory’ – Joyce Blessing

‘Liquor’ – KiDi ft. Stonebwoy

‘Terminator’ – King Promise – Winner

‘Monica’ – Kuami Eugene

‘Case Remix’ – Mr Drew ft. Mophty

‘Aseda’ – Nacee

‘Goodsin’ – Olivetheboy

‘Otan’ – Sarkodie

‘Into the Future’ – Stonebwoy

‘Kwaku Ananse’ – Amerado

Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste

Amerado

Black Sherif – Winner

Medikal

Jay Bhad

King Paluta

Sarkodie

Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste

Epixode

Ras Kuuku

Stonebwoy – Winner

Samini

Best New Artist

Band
y Banero

DSL

King Paluta – Winner

Maya Blu

Olivetheboy

Oseikrom Sikanii

Best Afrobeat/Afropop Artiste

Gyakie

Camidoh

KiDi

King Promise – Winner

Mr. Drew

Efya

Wendy Shay

Best Gospel Artiste

Diana Hamilton

Joe Mettle

Joyce Blessing

Mabel Okyere

Nacee – Winner

Perez Muzik

Piesie Esther

Scott Evans

Best African Artiste

Rema

Asake

Burna Boy

Tyla

Davido – Winner

Jzyno

Audio Engineer of the Year

Killing Skills – Reckless and Sweet by Amaarae

Liquid Beats – Far Away by Abiana ft Fameye

Miz Master Gary – Manodzi by Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo – Winner

Josh Blakk and Richard Nwankwo – Iyawo by Josh Blakk

Loudaa – My Helper (Oluwa) by Efya

Daniel Ayittah – Me Dan Wo by Joe Mettle ft Kweku Teye

Producer of the Year

Kuami Eugene

Liquid Beats

Killbeatz

MOG Beatz – Winner

Izjoe Beatz

Beatz Vampire

Best Video Director

Yaw Skyface – Manodzi by Stonebwoy ft Angelique Kidjo

Lauren Dunn – Wasted Eyes by Amaarae

David Nicole-Sey – Paradise by Black Sherif

Xbill Ebenezer – Fate by K
uami Eugene

Rex – Broken Heart by DJ Vyrusky ft Kuami Eugene

The Boldz – 100% by Scott Evans

Babs Direction – Oil In My Head by Black Sherif

Bani World – Kweku Playman by Kweku Smoke

Jwillz – Into the Future by Stonebwoy

Xbill Ebenezer – Cryptocurrency by Kuami Eugene ft Rotimi – Winner

Songwriter of the Year

Perez Muzik?

Fameye

DSL?

Sarkodie

Akwaboah?

Stonebwoy?- Winner

Artiste of the Year

Black Sherrif

King Promise

Kuami Eugene

Nacee

Sarkodie

Stonebwoy

Lifetime Achievement Award

Amakye Dede

Music For Good – Eugene Zuta

Source: Ghana Web

Musicians, Tic Tac and DopeNation have reacted to their colleague, Kuami Eugene’s comment suggesting that the music industry has become a bloody game.

In response to the claim, Tic Tac, now Tic, reminded Eugene that the music industry has always been competitive, with some people resorting to various means to achieve their targets.

Tic Tac encouraged Eugene to continue putting in his best efforts, assuring him that through this, Eugene would entertain his fans and attain his ambition.

In a post on X, Tic Tac wrote, “It has always been like that, Kuami. Just keep it coming and continue doing you. I have no doubt that you shall surpass your own levels. Consider whatever you are going through or you have witnessed as a challenge you must overcome on your way to greatness.

“Welcome to the game proper. By the way, congratulations on your new feat yesterday. You have got too much sauce to be licked by your fans; just believe that and never back out.”

Meanwhile, DopeNation believes that the ‘Monica’ hitmaker’s
comment criticizing the music industry tends to be hypocritical.

“See the kettle calling the pot black!” DopeNation remarked on X.

Kuami Eugene in a tweet after the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2024 stated that some artistes resort to any means necessary, whether positive or negative, to realize their ambitions and achieve their goals.

“The music industry is not how the fans see it. It’s a bloody game now. People will do anything, pull any string for validation. Ay3 tan!!!!!” he wrote on X.

Meanwhile, Eugene won two awards at the 2024 TGMA. He won the Best Highlife Artiste and Best Music Video of the Year awards.

The TGMA was held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, June 1, 2024, where musicians were awarded for their works over the past year.

Source: Ghana Web