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Global Music Giant DefJam extends congratulations to Stonebwoy for Grammy consideration
Global music record label Def Jam has congratulated international music icon Stonebwoy for his Grammy consideration.
The Ghanaian musician’s latest album, “5th Dimesion” received consideration for nomination at the upcoming 66th Grammy Awards across the “Best Global Music Album” and “Best Reggae Album” categories.
It is also being considered for the “Best African Music Performance” category for “Manodzi”, a stand-out single from the “5th Dimension” album featuring 5x Grammy Award-winning African singer Angelique Kidjo.
“From the DefJam Africa family we would like to congratulate Stonebwoy on his Grammy Consideration,” the label wrote on Instagram
The 17-song album was released in April as Stonebwoy’s first studio collection in three years after the release of Anloga Junction in 2020 and his first body of work since signing to Universal Music Group’s label division Def Jam in 2022.
The album features guest verses across multiple genres, spanning afrobeats, reggae, dancehall, amapiano, and folk. Stonebwoy enlists Nigeria’s Davido, Oxlade, Tiwa Savage, Beninese legend Angélique Kidjo, and South African amapiano progenitor DJ Maphorisa.
Others include Shaggy (Jamaica), Dexta Daps (Jamaica), Mereba (US), and Jaz Karis (UK).
Since its release, “5th Dimension” has scored notable industry success, including racking millions of streams on major streaming platforms as well as maintaining peak positions on music charts.
The album debuted at No. 8 on the Billboard World Reggae Album Chart, making it the first Ghanaian album to score this success on the reggae charts. Its lead single “Life & Money”, which features UK rapper Stormzy, claimed the No. 14 spot on the Official UK Afrobeats Chart Top 20 songs.
Meanwhile, Stonebwoy is no stranger to the Grammy Awards scheme and its platforms.
Aside being a recipient of a Grammy award certificate in the past, for his participation on Grammy nominated project, recently, he featured on the prestigious Global Spin Platform, where he delivered a live performance of “Manodzi” featuring Angelique Kidjo and the ‘It Goes To Eleven’ series to discuss his creative process.
Back in 2021, Stonebwoy received a prestigious invitation to become an Academy member of the prestigious scheme.
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Prophet Atarah opens new studio, launches Atarah Praise 2025
Prophet Joseph Atarah has launched his annual event aimed at bringing believers together in an atmosphere of worship and praise.
The theme for this edition is ‘Restoration’ with the belief that patrons would be restored in the face of their challenges.
The programme will be in two parts, with the first scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom at 5pm on May 11, at Pleasant Place Church.
The Ghana edition will take place at the forecourt of Believer’s Grace Crown Ministry International, Bond Square, Adenta Barrier, at 4pm on May 25.
Prophet Atarah has paraded Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Nana Yaw Asare and Mavis Asante among others for the Ghana edition.
For the UK edition, patrons will enjoy performances from Kofi Owusu Peprah, Kobby Mantey, Emmanuel Smith, and Ern Ruthy.
Speaking at the launch, Prophet Atarah said, God has been good throughout last year, and 2025 has started on a positive note.
Against this backdrop, he wants to bring believers together and, in unity, to praise God.
He said, like what happened last year, a lot of miracles will take place.
In a related development, Prophet Atarah also commissioned a new studio for rehearsals and live recordings.
This, he said, was not limited to him, but open to every musician across all genres.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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.
