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Ghana’s Black Sherif wins BET Best International Flow

Reigning Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year, Black Sherif, known in private life as Mohammed Ismail Sherif has this year won the coveted Black International Flow award at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards in the United States of America.

Blacko as he is affectionately called beat competition from Aka (South Africa), Central Cee (UK), Gazo (France), J Hus (Uk), K.O (South Africa), Major Rd (Brazil), Ninho (France), Sampa The Great (Zambia) and Tasha & Tracie (Brazil).

This was revealed after a pre-recorded snippets leaked online this morning with ‘Kwaku The Traveler’ on stage in the US to pick up the award.

Blacko was nominated in the same category last year, but he lost out to Benjamin Epps from France.

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The main show is set to premiere on Tuesday, October 10 on BET.

Few weeks ago, Blacko won the ‘West African Artiste of The Year’ category’ in the USA for his significant contribution to the continent’s music scene during the year under review.

These successes are a testament to his rapid growth in a short career span.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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 Oncemore Six to headline Symphonic Gospel Meets Orchestra 2024

• Oncemore Six

 Symphonic Music Ghana is set for the 4th edition of the Symphonic Gospel Meets Orchestra concert, scheduled for December 22 at The Palms Convention Centre in Accra.

This year’s event will feature renowned South African gospel artiste Oncemore Six as the main performer.

The singer is known for his powerful worship songs like “Here on our knees” and “Ohlonishwayo”.

‘Oncemore Six’ has inspired audiences across Africa with his heartfelt music.

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Joining him on stage will be a lineup of talented gos­pel musicians, including Grace Charles, Shadrach Kwesi Mensah, Efe Grace, Charnté Eseyin, Lordina The Soprano, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Luigi Maclean, Enuonyam, and more. This diverse group of artistes promises to deliver a memo­rable evening of worship and praise.

The concert aims to blend contemporary gospel music with classical orchestral elements, creating a unique and uplifting experience for all attendees. As a live recording event, it offers the audience an opportunity to be part of a significant moment in Ghana’s gospel music scene.

The tickets are still available for purchase.

You can’t miss this opportunity to experience a night of pow­erful worship and musical excellence. Mark your calendars for tomorrow and join at The Palms Conven­tion Center for an unforgettable evening.

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 By Linda Abrefi Wadie

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 2024 Eastern Music Awards: Daasebreba Kwame crowned Artiste of the Year

• Daasebre Kwame in suit recieving the award

Rising music sensation Daasebreba Kwame has been crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2024 Eastern Music Awards held at the Koforidua Cultural Centre.

The Eastern Music Awards, currently in its fifth year, promotes and recognises remarkable artistes thriving in the region and throughout Ghana in a variety of cate­gories.

The night featured thrilling performanc­es by nominees and past winners, high­lighting the Eastern Region’s rich musical tradition.

Daasebreba Kwame, who is signed to the Yaco International record label, has had a successful year, winning the prestigious Artiste of the Year award, as well as High­life Song of the Year at this year’s Eastern Music Awards.

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Daasebreba Kwame’s Artiste of the Year prize package included a performance at the 2025 African Music Week in Canada.

In his acceptance speech, Daasebreba Kwame expressed gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support and dedicated this award to all aspiring musi­cians in Ghana.

He emphasised the impor­tance of staying true to one’s musical roots while embracing innovation in music, and this was received by massive applause from attendees at the auditori­um.

This accolade is a significant milestone in the career of Daasebreba Kwame, who is known for his unique blend of traditional Ghanaian sounds with contemporary music styles, which has captivated audiences both locally and internationally.

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Winning this award not only highlights Daasebreba Kwame’s individual talent but also underscores the growing recognition of Eastern Region artistes within Ghana’s broader music industry.

Daasebreba Kwame’s victory at the Eastern Music Awards marks a significant achievement not just for him but for all ar­tistes striving for excellence in their craft.

As he continues to inspire others through his music and dedication to cultur­al heritage, it is clear that he will remain a prominent figure in Ghana’s evolving music landscape.

This year’s event saw an increase in nominations across various genres, reflect­ing a diverse range of musical expressions emerging from the region.

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