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‘Give cameramen, cinematographers good year of establishment in payments’
Akwasi Boakye Bofah
Ghanaian-American photographer, Akwasi Boakye Bofah, fondly hailed in the photography and creative arts circles as CamerasAllOver has served a New Year message to all who patronise the services of cameramen and cinematographers to give them good offers in terms of remuneration.
Considering the photography work as a more skillful and demanding work, he advised customers to make the year more lucrative for the cameramen.
He underscored the need for photographers to passionately bring out the happiness in their clients by giving them memorable pictures that would ignite their moods.
According to the popular photographer, it was very important for cameramen to accurately tell the story of their clients in a more fascinating way, in order to ignite their sense of hope and positivity.
The adorable lens man who has been trending on social media handles as CamerasAllOver ascertained the need to impact lives with lenses by capturing insightful moments at whatever occasion it may be and practise the profession as an art.
CamerasAllOver, who has gained recognition in the “DMV” (District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia), reiterated the significance of mesmerising one’s state of emotion with the final picture shown.
He observed that, photography must exude the confidence of the client and exhibit love in them through the occasion at which the photo was captured.
“The client must have a beaming experience which may forever linger on their minds and bring out their potentials through the confidence exhibited,” the sensational photographer stressed.
The Travel Photographer who has been capturing spectacular images with his lenses has over the years taken over millions of photos on travel expeditions, outdoor and indoor events.
CamerasAllOver mentioned that, he would have a mentoring session soon to give professional advice and empowerment to budding photographers and all photo enthusiasts to perform well in their photography prospects.
He promised to make models have a very insightful way to approach the camera in their professional endeavours by giving them the needed guidelines on his social media handles when the CamerasAllOver Empowerment session begins.
The iconic lens man commended all photographers across the continent for doing a good job with their cameras as a means of telling stories to impact societies and the world at large.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
Entertainment
TGMA unveils nominees this Saturday
The air is electric in Ghana’s music scene as the long-anticipated nominee announcement for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is nearly here.
Music lovers should mark their calendars for Saturday, March 15, when the nominees will be revealed live on TV3 and across the Ghana Music Awards official social media channels.
This year’s nominations promise to be some of the most competitive yet. After weeks of submissions and meticulous deliberations, music fans across the country will finally learn which artists and groups will be contending for the highly coveted awards.
The Road to the Nominees Announcement
It all began on January 21, 2025, when nominations officially opened for the TGMA. Artists and groups had until 16th February to submit their works released between January 1, and December 31, 2024.
The response was nothing short of phenomenal, with over 1,500 entries pouring in from more than 130 talented artists and groups—a true testament to the dynamic and ever-growing nature of Ghana’s music industry.
The Deliberation Process
Once the deadline passed, an expert panel of industry insiders and stakeholders rolled up their sleeves for the daunting task of sifting through the entries.
The review process was thorough, with each submission evaluated based on a set of specific criteria to ensure only the most deserving artists and groups made it onto the shortlist.
The final selections were validated by the TGMA board and key industry players, ensuring transparency and fairness every step of the way.
The Big 5 Categories: The Showstoppers
While every category brings its own set of thrills, the Big 5 awards are the ultimate crown jewels. These prestigious categories will be revealed live on TV3 on Saturday, 15th March, it includes; Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, New Artiste and Artiste of the Year.
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards: Celebrating Excellence
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards play an essential role in showcasing and celebrating the best of Ghana’s musical talent. By recognizing excellence, the awards inspire artists to reach new creative heights while fueling the growth of the industry.
They also serve as a unifying force, bringing together artists, industry leaders, and music lovers in a shared celebration of Ghanaian music.
With Ghana’s top artists and groups battling it out for the prestigious honors, the anticipation is at an all-time high. As the music industry continues to evolve, the TGMA remains a true benchmark of excellence.
Entertainment
Ghana need industry bank to fund talents — Rocky Jigga
Ghanaian UK-based afrobeat singer, Emmanuel Rocky Gyeniaw Jnr known in entertainment circles as Rocky Jigga has expressed the need for an industry bank to fund talents.
According to him, this will help Ghanaian musicians to compete effectively with their foreign counterparts.
Rocky Jigga believes that many talented musicians have coiled back into their shells due to funding challenges.
“There’s more room for improvement. The industry needs more investors from both the government and private sector at large. We need an industry bank that funds talents, events and everything entertaining,” he said.
Rocky Jigga recently released ‘Slow Down,’ featuring Ball J.
The song which came with its video was produced by B Boat and it emphasised a man’s preference for an ideal woman irrespective of the size.
