Category: Arts & Culture

Organizers for the Ghana Arts And Entertainment Awards have released a full list of nominees for this year’s Awards. The nomination list covers a total of 45 categories including personalities from Radio, TV, Movies and Other mediums.

With Love and Unity as the theme for this year’s edition, the organizers are poised to make it outstanding as they mark the fourth anniversary of the scheme’s inception.

This year’s edition according to organizers is in partnership with The National Commission On Culture (NCC)

The main even is slated for the 7th of October 2022 at the Exhibition Hall of The National Theatre in Accra. Red Carpet starts at 6pm with main event at 8pm.

Headline sponsor for this year is Time Herbal Mixture with supporting sponsors like Greenfield Herbal Clinic, Aseda Fabrics, Ella Cardie, Pounz World, Final Beverages, and Eye 360 Security.

Source: Modern Ghana

Rapper Sarkodie has finally announced the release of his eighth studio album titled “Jamz.”

This comes exactly one year after Sarkodie released the album, “No Pressure,” which had popular songs such as Coachella, featuring Tema-based rapper, Kwesi Arthur, and Non-Living Thing, featuring Nigerian afropop artist, Oxlade.

With Jamz, the 2010 Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) Artist of the Year, speaks to a bigger ‘global’ audience about his music and life journey from the modest beginning in Ghana to international stardom.

The entire project, currently available on major streaming platforms, has 15 tracks, featuring Oxlade, Kwesi Arthur, Giggz, Stormzy.

Source: Modern Ghana

Accra, Sept. 5, GNA – Sensational Ghanaian female vocalist Naa Abiana Dickson, known by her stage name “Abiana”, says social media trolls can have a detrimental effect on an artiste’s career.

 According to the songstress, she faced instances of trolling and cyberbullying when she won the 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) Female Vocalist of the Year award.

 ”When you are a new artiste in the industry, it is very difficult for people to accept you. When I won the VGMA award, there were numerous comments on social media with people saying I didn’t deserve it, among other unpleasant comments.

 ”There were all forms of personal attack which I think should not be encouraged in the music space. Artistes can be constructively criticised if they fall short of living up to their billing, but instances of trolling should not be encouraged, “she said.

 Abiana further opined that trolls could have an adverse effect on an artiste’s career, especially when they don’t have the mental resilience to deal with instances of trolling.

 ”Let’s limit the trolls to our talented musicians who are making Ghana proud and churning out good music,” she said.

 The 2022 VGMA Songwriter of the Year nominee is currently promoting her “Shika” video, which was released on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

 Below is the link to the music video: https://youtu.be/UVCqUlhbwbI

Source: Ghana News Agency

Stonebwoy’s ‘Ashaiman to the World’ concert has come and gone over the weekend with a lot of side attractions that music lovers can’t stop talking.

One of those is how popular gospel star Empress Gifty flaunted her curves on stage in a tight-fitting dress while she performed.

A video of her in circulation captured her performing in a white t-shirt to match with her black and white three-quarter leggings that captured her body and revealed the curves.

The video attracted diverse opinions on social media, with some defending her while others criticised her.

Some Ghanaians who are worried about her outfit alleged that her costume was not any different from those of secular musicians.

“Empress Gifty is slowly and gradually losing the real gospel aspect of her music. Many love her because of the way she carried herself in gospel music both on stage and in videos, but now she is just getting carried away with the people she is surrounding herself with now, especially after she got married. Am not here to judge or condemn her but many are looking up to her in a very positive way than what she has started exhibiting now. Yes, the fans are there to cheer to the music but your outfits must reflect what you say or act,” social media user, Dennis Nii Anum wrote.

“She needs a counsellor before things get out of hand. Many gospel musicians struggle to make amends with their music and lifestyles, which has affected them negatively, and they regret such decisions. Gifty, I love your music, but please check your utterances and dressings. Thank you,” Dennis added.

Alhassan Dambol also wrote, “Nowadays it’s difficult distinguishing between slay queens and gospel artistes.”

“Do we have gospel music in this country, apuu? All of them are in for their gains but using God’s name to deceive the weak brains. Listen to any music you want and stop deceiving yourself all the time. I will rather listen to Wendy Shay, Sister Afia, Ebony and Co music. These guys are not Mark Abraham and Co oo,” Rashid RM also commented.

Empress Gifty was recently in the news asking Ghanaians to let her be, stressing that she is an adult and knows what she wants for herself and whatever she does with her body.

Source: Modern Ghana

Winners for the 2022 Ghana National Gospel Music Awards have been announced.

They were announced at a special awards ceremony held at the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, August 27, 2022.

Hosted by James Mensah and Eno Safo, the glamorous night saw Heavenly performances from Amanda (poet), Kwame Gyedu, KobbySalm, Scott Evans, Piesie Esther, Celestine Donkor, Bethel Revival Choir and others.

The 5th edition of the Ghana National Gospel Music Awards (NGMA) was powered by Global Expert Recovery Limited with sponsorship from Pedlo Energy. It was supported by Africa World Airlines.

The organizers also honoured Elder Samuel K. Ampiah with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Source: Modern Ghana