Entertainment
Gloria Sarfo and D.Y.Donkoh win Man & Woman of the Year at TGAEA
Multiple award winning Ghanaian actress, Gloria Osei Sarfo and renowned counsellor, D.Y.Donkoh were last weekend adjudged Man and Woman of the Year at the Time Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards.
The event held on Friday September 24, was organised by Konamah Entertaiment headed by actress, Cecilia Konamah, affectionately called Abena Ghana.
This year’s edition under the theme, “Peace and Unity” honoured about52 players in the creative arts space who have contributed immensely to the growth amidst difficult times.
At the end, the ultimate awards went to Gloria Sarfo and D.Y Donkor, as the Man and Woman of the Year respectively.
In addition to the plaque and souvenirs, they would embark on a trip to Dubai, courtesy Fly Alliance Consult as part of the prize package.
On the night, Best Actress and Enterpreneur of the Year went to Emelia Brobbey.
Other winners included Best Executive Producer-Mary Owusu, Tiktok Star -Juicy Vibez, Best Movie-Amen, Best News Anchor, (Female) Maame Kyeraa Diamond, Best News Anchor (Male) Bernard Lav, Face of TV commercial-Benny Cokes, Best D.O.P-Vincent Baffour, Best Costume-M.K.A Baaba, Best Continuity-Gifty Serwaa Bonsu,Best Actress TV series-Naa Dede,Best Actor TV Series-Kofi karikari Amanfo.
Additional award winners were, Best Radio Station-Atinka Fm, Best Reality TV show-Nsroma,Best Director -Michael .K.Amoah,Best Radio Show-Entertainment Gh, Best Radio Show Female-Ohemaa woyeje, and Best Radio Host (Male) Nana Romeo among others
Three individuals, Nollowood multiple Award winning actress, Halima Abubakar, Rev.Abbeam Amponsah Abbeam, and Maame Africa Tourism Ambassador.
Edinam Atatsi, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, King Ayisoba, Kakyire Kwame Appiah, Afriyie Forson, and Asare Bediako received honouree awards for their immense contributions over the years.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
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.
Entertainment
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
