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All set for GACAA tonight at Golden Tulip Hotel
The maiden edition of the Golden Age and Creative Arts Awards (GACAA) ceremony comes off this Saturday, March 27 at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Accra.
The event, organised by award winning event organising firm, Dolphin House Productions (DHP) is expected to present various awards and recognitions, to individuals and organisations who have contributed tremendously to the development of the creative arts industry of the country.
The event which would begin at exactly 6pm would be characterised by rich display of Ghanaian culture from dressing to music and dance.
More than 30 individuals have been nominated in various categories including Creative Arts Personality of the Year, New Discovery of the Year, Media Personality of the Year Fashion Designer of the Tear, Culture and Arts Programme of the Year, Décor Company of the Year, Brand of the Year, Artiste of the Year, Actor of the Year and Business of the Year among others.
The Chief Executive Officer of Dolphins House Productions, Mr Ellis Adjei, in an interview with The Spectator said his outfit considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the creative arts industry and thought it was appropriate to appreciate the effort of individuals and organisations who have been hard hit.
“This pandemic has really affected the arts and entertainment industry a lot. So we want to use the maiden edition of GACAA to appreciate them for their selflessness,” he added.
According to him, climaxing the celebration of Ghana month with such an event was a move in the right direction and commended the Ministry of Tourism and the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) for introducing the month of March each year, as a period of promoting Ghana, either through the food we eat, clothes we wear or movies and music we watch and listen to.
He expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Tourism, GTA, Creative Arts Council and all supporters of the event for their sacrifice, adding that the best was yet to come.
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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
