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Abiriw Music Expo, a new Christmas destination – Franky 5
• Franky 5
Broadcaster and businessman, Frank Kwabena Owusu affectionately called Frank 5, has shared a new Christmas destination with Ghanaians.
According to him, it is the time of the year for revellers and family to gather and make merry, and for this reason, Frank Owusu Foundation, has decided to merge three concepts for a resounding Christmas package.
Speaking to The Spectator, he said, the concept was to fuse music with tradition and tourism through this year’s Ohum Festival at Abiriw, in the Eastern Region of Ghana.
This, he said, was aimed at using the opportunity to create a new destination for Christmas festivities targeted at patrons who would want some experience not far from Accra.
Franky 5, noted that Abiriw was blessed with beautiful culture and amazing tourist sites which needed spotlight to grow the local economy, and with this new event, he was optimistic that the dream would be achieved.
He said Abiriw which is only 30 minutes drive from Adenta barrier will host music expo featuring Joyce Blessing, Isaiah Kwadwo Ampong, Abena Serwaa Ophelia, Piesie Esther, Scott Evans, Jayana, Patience Nyarko, Prophet Joseph Atarah among others on December 28 at Abiriw Durbar Grounds at 7pm.
The event would be climaxed with Highlife Music Expo and Afro Rave concert featuring Bessa Simons, Kaakyire Kwame Appiah, Kwaisey Pee, KK Fosu, Kofi Nti,Obrafour, Fameye,Amerado,Dada Hafco, on December 30, 2022.
Franky added that the event which was a debut would be an annual one to bring together people from all walks of life to explore and enjoy authentic Ghanaian music, tourism and tradition.
By Edem Mensah-tsotorme
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Redeemed Baptist Church congratulates trio
Three members of the Redeemed Baptist Church in Ogbojo – Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, Mrs Florence Mangwe Hutchful and Mrs Comfort Owusu, were among 22 award recipients for their exceptional contribution to national development at the 10th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards ceremony held in Accra.
The trio were recognised for their exceptional performances in their respective field of endeavours.
Emerita Ardayfio-Schandorf is a seasoned geographer and Chairperson of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Mrs Hutchful comes in as the first President of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana and Mrs Owusu as the Executive Director of the Association of Rural Banks (ARB) Ghana.
The awards, held on the eve of the International Women’s Day, is a component of Ghana’s observation of the Day which was under the theme ‘Empowering the Ghanaian woman for National Development.”
The clergy and congregation of the Redeemed Baptist Church says Ayekoo to the award winners.
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TGMA unveils nominees for 26th edition
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have unveiled nominations for the 26th edition of the awards.
A ceremony to unveil the awards held last Saturday at the Grand Arena was filled with shocks, surprises, and excitement.
The ultimate category, Artiste of the Year will see, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, King Promise, Black Sherif, King Paluta and reigning champion, Stonebwoy.
King Paluta, King Promise and Stonebwoy
Best New Artiste of the Year, a key category for the emerging talents to make a mark will feature Lali X Lola, Arathejay, Rap Fada, Beeztrap KOTM, and Kwesi Amewugah.
Lovers of gospel music will have a tough time choosing Empress Gifty, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, Piesie Esther, Diana Hamilton or MOG Music as the Gospel Artiste of the Year.
Medikal, Sarkodie, King Paluta, Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke, Beeztrap and Amerado will battle it out for the Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year crown.
A category which would generate controversy is the Best Rap Performance with a fierce contest between Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, Eno Barony, Lyrical Joe, Flowking Stone and Kweku Smoke.
There are other interesting categories like Highlife Song of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, Male and Female Vocalists of the Year among others up for grabs for the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The reigning Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy was nominated in the same category again in addition to Album/EP of the Year – “Up and Running”, Best Reggae/Dancehall Song – “Psalm 23”, Best Music Video – “Jejereje”, Best Reggae Dancehall Artiste, International Collaboration of the Year – “Ekelebe” featuring OdumoduBlvck, “Jiggle And Whine” featuring Spice, and Most Popular Song – “Jejereje”.
This year’s edition of Ghana’s biggest music night comes off on May 3, 2025, at the Accra International
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
