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Ghanaian music heavyweights for African Legends Night on Friday
It would be an exciting Farmers’ Day package on Friday, December 2, 2022, at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre,as Ghanaian music heavyweights line up for African Legends Night.
This edition marks the 10th anniversary of the concert and it is aimed at offering a new “December In Ghana” experience for Ghanaians and the Diaspora.
New additions to this year’s celebrations are the creation of the the African Legends Hall of Fame, and a setting up of the African Legends Digital Museum to document the recognition of African music legends.
At the launch of this year’s event, Mr.Ernest Boateng, the Chief Executive Officer of Global Media Alliance, said with our legendary headline line-up for the concert, coupled with these new initiatives, what African Legends Night promises this year is something that will certainly push the show to greater heights.”
This year’s feature Highlife icons, Amakye Dede and Rex Omar with an enforcement from the evergreen Samini and sultry singer Efya.
Organisers have indicated that there would be other surprises on the big night.
Since its inception, the event has celebrated music legends on the African continent including Hugh Masekela, Daddy Lumba, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Kojo Antwi, Femi Kuti, Amakye Dede, Kanda Bongoman, Awilo Longomba, George Darko, Ofie Kudjo, Freddie Meiway, Ben Brako, Gyedu Blay Ambulley, Samini, Nana Tuffuor, Akosua Adjepong, Amandzeba, 2Face Idibia, Nat Brew, Aka Blay, among many others. These legends, together with other amazing talents such as Wiyaala, Steve Bedi, Yaa Yaa (Bertha), Lady May, Trigmatic, Becca, eShun, Efya, Dela Hayes and her all-female band and others, have thrilled tens of thousands of patrons.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Romeo Swag wins TV3 Mentor Season 13
Fast-rising Ghanaian musician, Romeo Swag, was declared the winner at the grand finale of the Mentor Season 13 event held at the National Theatre on Sunday, January 12.
He beat four other finalists to claim the coveted title and a significant prize package.
After 13 weeks of intense competition, five talented finalists remained: AJ Tunes, Rey Cooper, Jimi, Romeo Swag, and Robby Kay, vying for the coveted title.
Romeo Swag walked away with a significant prize package, including GH₵80,000 cash and GH₵80,000 worth of airtime.
Rey Cooper and AJ Tunes emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Source:3news.com
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Empress Gifty’s mother, Agaga goes on Saturday
Evangelist Agnes Abafoduba Annan, actress and mother of Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty goes home on Saturday.
The veteran actress affectionately called Agaga or Maame Fante passed away on December 14,2024 after a short illness.
The final funeral rite will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Tema Community 8, No.3 School Park.
This would be followed by a thanksgiving service at Bethel Family Assemblies of God Church at Tema Community 22 on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
The family and loved ones will gather at Community 8, No.3 School Park after the church service.
Agnes Abafoduba Annan was born on December 9, 1954, at New Takoradi Railways Quarters to Mr. Albert Kweku Annan, a Carpenter with Ghana Railways and Madam Mary Donkor, a fishmonger,both of blessed memories.
Agaga, 70, was the first born of five siblings
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
