Entertainment
GMA-UK Special Recognition Award: I’m honoured – TiC
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Ghanaian music icon, TiC, has expressed his appreciation to the organisers of Ghana Music Awards-UK for bestowing such an honour on him in London
TiC, who performed at the event held at the Royal Regency in London, was honoured for his immense contribution to Afrobeats and helping export Ghana music to the diaspora.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alordia Promotions, NiiTackieTetteh, conferred on him a Special Recognition Award.
Speaking to The Spectator, TiC said it was long overdue, but felt honoured that the time had finally come.
According to him, he was humbled by the recognition of his contribution, adding that it was a great feeling.
TiC added that it would encourage others to also work hard in every corner they find themselves, knowing that their hard work would not go unnoticed.
The Ghanaian icon said there was a lot up his sleeves which would be released in the coming days, and thanked Ghana Music Awards-UK for the initiative and expressed appreciation to the people of the UK for turning up in their numbers.
Many entertainment pundits have praised the hard work exhibited by TiC back in the days, which led to the promotion of Hiplife on radio and at festivals in the UK, an act which contributed immensely to the Afrobeats story today.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
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
Entertainment
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.
