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Black Sherif Wins Artiste of the year at GMA-USA.
Black Sherif on Sunday,August 26, was adjudged Taptap Send Ghana Music Awards-USA Artiste of the Year. This year’s GMA-USA took place at Lincoln Theatre in Columbos Ohio.
The programme which was attended by people from many parts of United States of America witnessed another classic performance from Ghanaian musicians Kwabena Kwabena, Kumi Guitar and many others. When asked about the attendance in an interview with thespectatoronline.com, The Chief Executive Officer (CEO)of GMA-USA, Dennis Boafo, affectionately called Don D admitted the numbers were not what they expected.
“Some people bought tickets with fraudulent credit cards and also some bought a lot of tickets but did not show up. I don’t know why someone will intentionally do that but it doesn’t take away from us. It shows us how unsupportive we are as a people,” he lamented.
According to him, “Some people hustle us for tickets, only for them to call at the last minute to return it. It was a tough weekend, but we remained GMA-USA and delivered.”
He disclosed that as organisers, they are focused on the 5th anniversary, and are poised to celebrate the Ghanaian culture, music and stars in a grand style.
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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
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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.
