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All set for Praise Achievement Awards on Sunday
The Gospel fraternity will gather at the Oil Dome of the Royal House Chapel on Sunday December 17, 2023 to celebrate musicians who have worked hard in the year under review.
This is to recognition the unflinching dissemination the gospel through their music over the period.
The organisers told thespectatoronline.com that measures have been put in place for a remarkable experience for all stakeholders on Sunday.
According to them, the red carpet will commence at 2pm ahead of the main show at 4pm.
Patrons would be thrilled by performances from Evans Scott, Perez Musik, Piesie Esther, MOG, Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, Obaapa Christy, Celestial Donkor, Nacee, Ohemaa Mercy Harmonious Choral, Bethel Revival Choir, Team Eternity Ghana, Keeper’s Music, Lordina The Soprano, ACP Kofi Sarpong and legendary duo, Tagoe Sisters.
To supplement the effort of these Ghanaian greats would be celebrated American Gospel Musician and Worship Leader, Alvin Slaughter and South Africa’s Ntokonzo Mbambo.
The categories up for grabs include, Christian Event of the Year, Discovery of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Best Christian Radio Station, Best Christian Radio of the Year, Best Gospel Group, Female Vocalist of the Year, Gospel DJ of the Year, Best Christian Blogger of the Year, Best Collaboration of the Year.
Other categories are, Inspirational Song of the Year, Best Gospel Group, Worship Song of the Year, Urban Gospel Artiste of the Year, Praise Artiste of the Year, Worship Artiste of the Year, Best Gospel Music Video, Christian Movie of the Year, Best Chorale Group, New Artiste of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Inspirational Song of the Year among others.
Churches, gospel artistes, artiste managers, producers, associations and record labels among others were earlier encouraged to keep voting for their favourites to place them in a pole position for victory.
Praise Achievement Awards is organised by God’s Family Music Ministries.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Prophet Atarah opens new studio, launches Atarah Praise 2025
Prophet Joseph Atarah has launched his annual event aimed at bringing believers together in an atmosphere of worship and praise.
The theme for this edition is ‘Restoration’ with the belief that patrons would be restored in the face of their challenges.
The programme will be in two parts, with the first scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom at 5pm on May 11, at Pleasant Place Church.
The Ghana edition will take place at the forecourt of Believer’s Grace Crown Ministry International, Bond Square, Adenta Barrier, at 4pm on May 25.
Prophet Atarah has paraded Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Nana Yaw Asare and Mavis Asante among others for the Ghana edition.
For the UK edition, patrons will enjoy performances from Kofi Owusu Peprah, Kobby Mantey, Emmanuel Smith, and Ern Ruthy.
Speaking at the launch, Prophet Atarah said, God has been good throughout last year, and 2025 has started on a positive note.
Against this backdrop, he wants to bring believers together and, in unity, to praise God.
He said, like what happened last year, a lot of miracles will take place.
In a related development, Prophet Atarah also commissioned a new studio for rehearsals and live recordings.
This, he said, was not limited to him, but open to every musician across all genres.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Empress Gifty to thrill patrons at MTN Stands In Worship on Easter Sunday
Ghanaian gospel heavyweight, Empress Gifty is set to thrill thousands at this year’s MTN Stands In Worship event.
The programme brings believers together annually to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.
This year’s edition, slated for the Grand Arena on Sunday, April 20, will feature Empress Gifty.
Against this backdrop, the anointed gospel musician has urged all patrons to come with a heart of worship and praise.
She is optimistic that a lot of miracles will happen through the ministration.
“Through our ministrations instant miracles will happen and you are going to have an encounter with God,” she told The Spectator.
Empress Gifty again appealed to patrons not to come alone, but with their families and friends to receive blessings.
Empress Gifty, who had a big song dubbed Watch Me, has been nominated in the Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year and Gospel Artiste of the Year categories at this year’s 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
