Entertainment
Happy FM’s Mass Wedding recognised at awards ceremony
Bridget Mensah (middle) receiving the award from the organisers
Happy fm, organisers of the very popular Happy Mass Wedding have received Life Achievement Awards at the prestigious African Wedding Vendors Awards 2023 held on September 14 in Accra.
The Happy FM Mass Wedding is a fully sponsored community investment initiative which unites would-be couples and sanctify their marriages.
The mass wedding has made a profound impact by establishing solid foundations through premarital counseling sessions on crucial matters in marriages, earning the recent recognition.
The second edition of the awards celebrated outstanding vendors who excelled in the event industry. It also provided a platform for African vendors, investors and industry experts to discuss strategies for economic growth and event coordination while shaping the African narrative and showcasing the continent’s successes and solutions.
Head of Public Relations, Brands and Marketing Unit at Global Media Allaince Broadcasting Company, Bridget Mensah after receiving the awards expressed gratitude to the organisers for recognizing the efforts of the station.
She said for the past 16 years, Happy FM had fulfilled its social responsibility by helping numerous couples realise their dream of a blissful and befitting marriage.
“Over 16 years now we have married over 600 couples. The Happy FM Mass Wedding Ceremony has proved to be one of the best initiatives we have ever brought to life and it always feels so fulfilling seeing the faces of these beautiful couples swamped with smiles as we join them in holy matrimony.’”
“This is all part of our motivation to keep this going for as long as we can. We are grateful to the organisers of this award scheme for recognising us,” she said.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Entertainment
TGMA unveils nominees this Saturday
The air is electric in Ghana’s music scene as the long-anticipated nominee announcement for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is nearly here.
Music lovers should mark their calendars for Saturday, March 15, when the nominees will be revealed live on TV3 and across the Ghana Music Awards official social media channels.
This year’s nominations promise to be some of the most competitive yet. After weeks of submissions and meticulous deliberations, music fans across the country will finally learn which artists and groups will be contending for the highly coveted awards.
The Road to the Nominees Announcement
It all began on January 21, 2025, when nominations officially opened for the TGMA. Artists and groups had until 16th February to submit their works released between January 1, and December 31, 2024.
The response was nothing short of phenomenal, with over 1,500 entries pouring in from more than 130 talented artists and groups—a true testament to the dynamic and ever-growing nature of Ghana’s music industry.
The Deliberation Process
Once the deadline passed, an expert panel of industry insiders and stakeholders rolled up their sleeves for the daunting task of sifting through the entries.
The review process was thorough, with each submission evaluated based on a set of specific criteria to ensure only the most deserving artists and groups made it onto the shortlist.
The final selections were validated by the TGMA board and key industry players, ensuring transparency and fairness every step of the way.
The Big 5 Categories: The Showstoppers
While every category brings its own set of thrills, the Big 5 awards are the ultimate crown jewels. These prestigious categories will be revealed live on TV3 on Saturday, 15th March, it includes; Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, New Artiste and Artiste of the Year.
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards: Celebrating Excellence
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards play an essential role in showcasing and celebrating the best of Ghana’s musical talent. By recognizing excellence, the awards inspire artists to reach new creative heights while fueling the growth of the industry.
They also serve as a unifying force, bringing together artists, industry leaders, and music lovers in a shared celebration of Ghanaian music.
With Ghana’s top artists and groups battling it out for the prestigious honors, the anticipation is at an all-time high. As the music industry continues to evolve, the TGMA remains a true benchmark of excellence.
Entertainment
Ghana need industry bank to fund talents — Rocky Jigga
Ghanaian UK-based afrobeat singer, Emmanuel Rocky Gyeniaw Jnr known in entertainment circles as Rocky Jigga has expressed the need for an industry bank to fund talents.
According to him, this will help Ghanaian musicians to compete effectively with their foreign counterparts.
Rocky Jigga believes that many talented musicians have coiled back into their shells due to funding challenges.
“There’s more room for improvement. The industry needs more investors from both the government and private sector at large. We need an industry bank that funds talents, events and everything entertaining,” he said.
Rocky Jigga recently released ‘Slow Down,’ featuring Ball J.
The song which came with its video was produced by B Boat and it emphasised a man’s preference for an ideal woman irrespective of the size.
