Abochi raises delicate question with ‘All of a Sudden’

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Ghanaian highlife and afrobeat sensation, Abochi, has raised a very delicate question with the release of his new single dubbed, ‘‘All of a Sudden’’

The song was written and produced by Abochi himself.

Speaking to The Spectator about the song, he said, “It talks about a young visionary man in a relationship, who was not financially sound and for this reason his partner left him for another man.”

“The lady left him because she doesn’t have the patience to stay and believe the future would be better with the young man,” he said.

Abochi noted that, when this unfortunate situation happened, the gentleman did not throw up his hands in despair but rather worked hard to be successful.

Upon seeing this, he said, the lady who had left then decided to come back into the life of the young man for a second chance.

Against this backdrop, Abochi has thrown this delicate question out there for music lovers to find the solution.

Abochi, a songwriter and producer, is a native of Winneba in the Central Region and grew up at Sowutuom in Accra.

The song is available on all digital platforms.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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.

Entertainment

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