Entertainment
Daniel The Singing Prophet unveils ‘Di Yen Anim’ album
Ghanaian gospel musician, Daniel Asamoah, known in showbiz as Daniel The Singing Prophet has unveiled a five-track album.
The album, ‘Di Yen Nim’
was recently launched at the Christ Apostolic Church International in Accra.
The launch had support from some industry greats such as Nhyira Betty, Great Ampong, Nicholas Omane Acheampong, and Okomfo Kologe among others.
Daniel The Singing Prophet whose insurgence onto the music space spans some 13 years ago mesmerised patrons with electrifying performances as he dazzled the gathering with some of the songs from the album
Dubbed “Di Yen Anim” the album is made up of songs like Seek Yee, Oreba, B3 S) Me Hw3, Abide In Me, and Press On.
Touching on the message, he said “The message, we are telling the whole world especially Ghanaians is that we need God in this end-time with ‘Di Yen Anim’ as guidance to do whatever we want to do in our real life situations we need God because with God all things are possible as the scripture says.”
“At the end of the day, I want everyone to relate the message to his life to understand that we don’t need to serve anyone apart from the Almighty God,” he stated.
Recounting how he received the message for the album, Daniel The Singing Prophet said “it was delivered to me by God through one of my dreams during my stay at Techiman in the Bono East, but I did not pay attention to it however the same message reoccurred in my dreams, this time around I heard a voice singing the track, so I realized that it wasn’t an ordinary message. Upon waking up I picked my phone and recorded.”
Against this backdrop, he revealed that his friends encouraged him, and mobilised resources for production and the subsequent launch.
He was optimistic that music lovers would stream the album and have an encounter with God.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
TGMA unveils nominees this Saturday
The air is electric in Ghana’s music scene as the long-anticipated nominee announcement for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is nearly here.
Music lovers should mark their calendars for Saturday, March 15, when the nominees will be revealed live on TV3 and across the Ghana Music Awards official social media channels.
This year’s nominations promise to be some of the most competitive yet. After weeks of submissions and meticulous deliberations, music fans across the country will finally learn which artists and groups will be contending for the highly coveted awards.
The Road to the Nominees Announcement
It all began on January 21, 2025, when nominations officially opened for the TGMA. Artists and groups had until 16th February to submit their works released between January 1, and December 31, 2024.
The response was nothing short of phenomenal, with over 1,500 entries pouring in from more than 130 talented artists and groups—a true testament to the dynamic and ever-growing nature of Ghana’s music industry.
The Deliberation Process
Once the deadline passed, an expert panel of industry insiders and stakeholders rolled up their sleeves for the daunting task of sifting through the entries.
The review process was thorough, with each submission evaluated based on a set of specific criteria to ensure only the most deserving artists and groups made it onto the shortlist.
The final selections were validated by the TGMA board and key industry players, ensuring transparency and fairness every step of the way.
The Big 5 Categories: The Showstoppers
While every category brings its own set of thrills, the Big 5 awards are the ultimate crown jewels. These prestigious categories will be revealed live on TV3 on Saturday, 15th March, it includes; Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, New Artiste and Artiste of the Year.
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards: Celebrating Excellence
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards play an essential role in showcasing and celebrating the best of Ghana’s musical talent. By recognizing excellence, the awards inspire artists to reach new creative heights while fueling the growth of the industry.
They also serve as a unifying force, bringing together artists, industry leaders, and music lovers in a shared celebration of Ghanaian music.
With Ghana’s top artists and groups battling it out for the prestigious honors, the anticipation is at an all-time high. As the music industry continues to evolve, the TGMA remains a true benchmark of excellence.
Entertainment
Ghana need industry bank to fund talents — Rocky Jigga
Ghanaian UK-based afrobeat singer, Emmanuel Rocky Gyeniaw Jnr known in entertainment circles as Rocky Jigga has expressed the need for an industry bank to fund talents.
According to him, this will help Ghanaian musicians to compete effectively with their foreign counterparts.
Rocky Jigga believes that many talented musicians have coiled back into their shells due to funding challenges.
“There’s more room for improvement. The industry needs more investors from both the government and private sector at large. We need an industry bank that funds talents, events and everything entertaining,” he said.
Rocky Jigga recently released ‘Slow Down,’ featuring Ball J.
The song which came with its video was produced by B Boat and it emphasised a man’s preference for an ideal woman irrespective of the size.
