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GMA-USA set to unveil nominees on April 16
Ghana Music Awards – USA is set to roll out nominees for this year’s awards on April 16, 2022, at Yonkers in New York (2 Hudson Street, Yonkers NY).
The Chief Operation Officer, Emmanuel Kusi Mensah also known as Capito has revealed that, this year’s event would be on a different level.
“We all witnessed what transpired at the nominees announcement in Mt Laurel New Jersey last year and this year the team is prep for a fantastic event”, he said
According to him dress code for the event would be all Ghana Wear (Representing Your Region) he added.
He said, the reason for the dress code was to project Ghana’s culture and heritage to the world and urged patrons to be in their traditional wear.
“Attendance will be by seat reservation and patrons are encouraged to call +1 609 251 0178 or +1 571 287 9071 to reserve their seats,” he said.
There would be performances by winners of last year’s awards and renowned Ghanaian Hiplife, Gospel and Rap artistes.
GMA-USA is a people’s choice awards aimed at awarding today’s most influential and iconic Ghanaian musicians in both Ghana and in the diaspora.
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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.
