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Foklex Media Awards unveils nominees, new categories introduced
Foklex Media Awards, a scheme aimed at rewarding the efforts of media personalities to uphold the tenets of the profession for the benefit of Ghanaians, has unveiled nominees for this year’s edition.
The organisers have introduced other categories, Radio Producer and Gospel Preacher of the Year.
The main event which is scheduled for April 30, 2022, at the National Theatre would see nominees battle it out for a Toyota Saloon Car, Television sets, and plaques among others.
Speaking at the launch at MJ Grand Hotel on February 26, the Board Chairman of the scheme Atta Dabone Snr. said to ensure that credibility was intact, the monitoring team went round regardless of the ravages of COVID-19 pandemic, and after submitting their report to the board, some outstanding personalities were shortlisted for nomination.
He said the contest would allow 100 per cent public voting for their favourite nominees in a five-week window from Monday, March 21 to Friday, April 30, 2022, where the main event would take place at the National Theatre.
Mr.Dabone thanked Franko Trading Enterprise for headlining this edition, expressed appreciation to other supporting sponsors for their contribution.
Speaking to The Spectator at the unveiling, The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Foklex Media Awards, Frank Owusu, also said it had not been easy for some time now as a result of the COVID-19 but, however, they would want to stay focus and reward hard working personalities championing Ghana’s media
He urged presenters “to stay neutral and be in the middle to put premium on what they tell Ghanaians.”
Television Morning Show Host of the Year Category would see competition from Omanhene Kwabena Asante(Adom TV), Maame Konadu (Original TV), Oheneba Nana Asiedu (Wontumi FM), Johnnie Hughes(TV3), C O Sly (Homebase TV), Abena Kyei Boakye (Kantanka TV) and Tuffour (ATV).
Female Entertainment Show Host of the Year would be a tough contest between Nana Ama McBrown(UTV), Nayaa Tsidi (Pan African TV), Kimmy Baebe (Kantanka TV), Abena Ghana (Adom TV), Nana Adwoa Annan (Atinka TV), Jacqueline Acquaye(GHOne), Mona Gucci (Onua TV), Ewurama Nyamewaa(RTV), Babie Dapaa (Max TV).
The slot for the Male Entertainment Show Host would be a tussle among, Giovani Caleb (TV3), KMJ (Joy Prime), Christian Agyei Frimpong (Onua TV), Kwesi Dope (ATV), JKD(TV XYZ), Emmanuel Sarpong(Citi TV), Papa Kumasi (RTV).
Other categories for grabs are, Television Development Show Host of the Year, Female & Male Newscasters of the Year, Entertainment Pundit of the Year, and Sports Commentator of the Year.
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.
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Sista Afia keen on winning Highlife Artiste of the Year crown
Ghanaian music diva, Sista Afia is keen on winning the Highlife Artiste of the Year crown.
Sista Afia, the only female nominated in a category with men, had 27 successful shows,both locally and internationally, within the year under review.
This notwithstanding, she believes that the number of music releases coupled with numerous performances across the country and abroad puts her in pole position to win the ultimate.
She is of the belief that as the only female in the category testifies the level of work she put in to be amongst the men.
Sista Afia has therefore urged the board, the academy and the general public to vote for her massively to win the crown.
For the past 10 years, she has poured her heart and soul into preserving and innovating Ghana’s beloved highlife sound, weaving modern rhythms with soulful melodies that keep the genre alive in the hearts of the youth.
While trends have come and gone, Sista Afia stayed true to her roots, giving us timeless music that tells real stories, our stories.
What makes her presence powerful isn’t just her voice or her music; it’s her message. In every note she sings, there’s a quiet defiance. A reminder that women, too, can carry the legacy of highlife.
The 26th TGMA is slated to take place on May 10 at the Grand Arena.
The event will see varied performances and artistes who have distinguished themselves in the year under review rewarded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
