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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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Redeemed Baptist Church congratulates trio
Three members of the Redeemed Baptist Church in Ogbojo – Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, Mrs Florence Mangwe Hutchful and Mrs Comfort Owusu, were among 22 award recipients for their exceptional contribution to national development at the 10th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards ceremony held in Accra.
The trio were recognised for their exceptional performances in their respective field of endeavours.
Emerita Ardayfio-Schandorf is a seasoned geographer and Chairperson of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Mrs Hutchful comes in as the first President of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana and Mrs Owusu as the Executive Director of the Association of Rural Banks (ARB) Ghana.
The awards, held on the eve of the International Women’s Day, is a component of Ghana’s observation of the Day which was under the theme ‘Empowering the Ghanaian woman for National Development.”
The clergy and congregation of the Redeemed Baptist Church says Ayekoo to the award winners.
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TGMA unveils nominees for 26th edition
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have unveiled nominations for the 26th edition of the awards.
A ceremony to unveil the awards held last Saturday at the Grand Arena was filled with shocks, surprises, and excitement.
The ultimate category, Artiste of the Year will see, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, King Promise, Black Sherif, King Paluta and reigning champion, Stonebwoy.
King Paluta, King Promise and Stonebwoy
Best New Artiste of the Year, a key category for the emerging talents to make a mark will feature Lali X Lola, Arathejay, Rap Fada, Beeztrap KOTM, and Kwesi Amewugah.
Lovers of gospel music will have a tough time choosing Empress Gifty, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, Piesie Esther, Diana Hamilton or MOG Music as the Gospel Artiste of the Year.
Medikal, Sarkodie, King Paluta, Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke, Beeztrap and Amerado will battle it out for the Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year crown.
A category which would generate controversy is the Best Rap Performance with a fierce contest between Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, Eno Barony, Lyrical Joe, Flowking Stone and Kweku Smoke.
There are other interesting categories like Highlife Song of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, Male and Female Vocalists of the Year among others up for grabs for the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The reigning Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy was nominated in the same category again in addition to Album/EP of the Year – “Up and Running”, Best Reggae/Dancehall Song – “Psalm 23”, Best Music Video – “Jejereje”, Best Reggae Dancehall Artiste, International Collaboration of the Year – “Ekelebe” featuring OdumoduBlvck, “Jiggle And Whine” featuring Spice, and Most Popular Song – “Jejereje”.
This year’s edition of Ghana’s biggest music night comes off on May 3, 2025, at the Accra International
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
