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Dr Bawumia launches GMX music streaming app
GMX (Ghana Music Xperience), the latest music streaming innovation, is set to transform the music landscape with its unparalleled focus on Ghanaian music content, discovery, and personalised experiences.
The groundbreaking platform is poised to redefine how music lovers engage with Ghanaian music, both locally and internationally.
GMX will boast of an extensive library of Ghanaian music, ranging from traditional folk to contemporary genres like hiplife and dancehall. The platform’s cutting-edge features include exclusive content, early access to new releases, seamless music search and discovery, personalised playlists, and social media integration.
Speaking at the launch, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Ghana’s Vice President, said, “With our music, we are building a legacy which requires tools and platforms to ensure our artistes and all those who contribute to this vibrant industry receive their due recognition, compensation and rightful place on the global stage.
“We’re in a digital revolution and it is very important we use the tools offered by the digital age to monetise our talents in the Ghanaian music industry. The value of the global economy is in digitalisation and when we say we need to promote our talent, then we need to go digital as that is where the money is.
We need the GMX streaming app for the local empowerment of our industry. If you look at the digital revolution in the world, you’re either a developer of apps or a user. The developers are those who make money and the users pay. So, it is very important to have local ownership of these apps.
The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr Andrew Egyapa Mercer, who was present at the launch pronounced GMX as a revolution in the Ghanaian music landscape.
“In Ghana, music is our heartbeat, a channel through which we express our story, tradition and help unite communities. As we launch GMX, it is a celebration of our media heritage and the showcasing of our range of artistes,” he said.
This (GMX) aligns perfectly with the government’s mission to advance the creative arts space. Platforms like GMX will allow us to showcase our culture to the world and contribute significantly to tourism,” he added.
GMX’s unique features among others include, exclusive Ghanaian content including pacesetters from the Gold Coast era to contemporary trailblazers.
The platform will provide early access to new releases, behind-the-scenes footage, artist interviews, and exclusive releases.
There will also be seamless music search and discovery, powered by an intuitive recommendation engine, personalised playlists, curated by experts and powered by advanced AI as well as social media integration, allowing users to share favourite tracks and connect with others.
By Spectator Reporter
Entertainment
Lordina ‘The Soprano’ to premiere final episode of ‘THE SUMMONS’ Season 2
Ghanaian gospel artiste, Lordina The Soprano, known for her powerful choral and contemporary gospel music, has launched the final episode of THE SUMMONS Season 2 over the weekend.
‘THE SUMMONS’, created by Eunice Productions, boasts of episodes crafted to touch hearts and remind people of their purpose in life.
With uplifting songs and messages from the Bible, the programme aims to inspire all individuals, including those who may feel down, lonely, or lost, offering them a sense of peace and spiritual upliftment.
Gospel singers Luigi Maclean and Efe Grace performed on the day, bringing their unique musical gifts to bear on the audience.
Additionally, Dr Michael Boadi Nyamekye, Lead Pastor of The Maker’s House, shared the Word of God, bringing a message that’s sure to resonate with viewers.
THE SUMMONS was first premiered on July 31, 2021, and since then, it has grown to become a beloved programme for many Christians. Each episode has inspired and reminded viewers of their faith, offering both comfort and motivation in their spiritual journeys.
The final episode was premiered on Lordina The Soprano’s YouTube channel over
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Entertainment
Date announced for 2024 Adoration and Prophetic Prayer Conference
Elder Sampson Kofi Wiredu
This year’s Adoration and Prophetic Prayer Conference (APP 2024) has been slated for the Oforikrom Assembly of The Apostolic Church of Ghana in Kumasi on November 20- 22.
This year’s edition of APP, a musical show and a prayer conference, is themed ‘Breaking Chains,’ referencing Acts 16:26, where God’s power caused an earthquake to break chains and freed prisoners.
The host, Elder Sampson Kofi Wiredu told The Spectator Agoro that attendees can look forward to inspiring music and worship led by anointed ministers like Elder Mireku, Sandy Asare, and Elder Patrick Amoako.
He called on all Apostolic Church members and everyone who loves God to join them to have an encounter with God’s power.
“God is going to work in a divine move that will bring healing, deliverance, and restoration to many lives.”
He explained that through music, people will receive breakthroughs, miracles, and life-changing experiences through God’s intervention.
Under the leadership of Senior Minister, Pastor Isaac K. Hughes, the conference will start each evening.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie