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Diasporans exhibits traditional dance
It was an awesome day as Ga traditional dance with music was displayed at the Abeka Mantse Agbonaa Palace, where those in the diaspora danced amazingly to some traditional tunes of the Ga people, signified as a means of unifying the Ghanaian spirit in them.
Organised by the Black Star Travel Group in collaboration with The Adinkra Group and KOW Enterprise, the dance show exhibited extraordinary cultural values of the Gas, especially the customs of the people of Abeka in the Greater Accra Region.
Performed under the auspices of Abeka Manye, Naa Ayeley I, and with approval from the Abeka Mantse, Nii Boi IV, some sensational cultural troupes from the Abeka traditional area mesmerized patrons with their sterling dance performances at the durbar.
Deputy Secretary at the Abeka Mantse Palace, Nii Armah said the dance at the durbar for the was significant to maintaining the Ga culture and preserving Ghana’s values at large, adding that, “it redefines us and the people in the diaspora and helps us trace our roots from where we originate from”.
He admonished Ghanaians to value their culture and always respect it and called on the diasporans to always come and witness the rich culture of the Ga people.
Director of the Black Star Travel Group, Mr. Kofi Osei – Williams, said the group would make this programme an annual event to unify and bring the members of the diaspora to their roots.
He highlighted the need for Ghanaians to cherish their culture, because “you can never take somebody’s culture and completely make it yours”, he stated.
Mr. Diallo Sumbry, Founder of Adinkra Group, cautioned the youth of Ghana to hold their culture in high esteem because “if the youth do not maintain their culture, the rich culture of Ghana will die and when the culture dies, a part of an individual dies because culture is part of humans”.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
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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
