Entertainment
GMA-USA unveils nominees for second edition
The nominees of the second edition of Ghana Music Awards USA was unveiled last Saturday, and as usual the competition was tight with a lot of musicians gearing up for the ultimate.
The event which is organised by the Don’s Music Production in partnership with Highlife Media USA, rewards musicians who released their works between January and December 2020.
Interestingly, musicians in the United States of America are separated from artistes based in Ghana.
The US-based female Artiste of the Year contest would see the likes of Nana Adwoa, Millicent Yankey, Herty Corgie, Inspirational Gifty, Melody frempong, Esther Afua Yirenkyi and Stella Addo competing for the title.
The US-based Artiste of the Year would be a tight ‘fight’ among Humphrey Tettey, Jayhover, Kaykay Amponsah, Jamin Beats, Oboy Murphy, Archipalago, Bra Collins, Renak, DJ ASumadu and Cburn.
The US-based Best Rapper of the Year would be an interesting battle among Bra Collins, DJ Asamudu,UNDXray and Young Theoryy.
Other categories for artistes based in the USA include Music Video of the Year, Afro Pop Artiste of the Year, Best Gospel Song of the Year and Discovery of the Year.
For the artistes based in Ghana, Adina, Diana Hamilton, Celestine Donkor, MzVee, Efya, Sista Afia, Efe Grace and Joyce Blessing would battle it out for the Female Vocalist of the Year.
Eric Jeshrun, Joe Mettle, Diana Hamilton, MOG Music, Celestine Donkor, Akesse Brempong, Nacee and Yaw Sarpong & Asomafo would wrestle it out for the ultimate in the Gospel Artiste of the Year category.
It will be a tough battle in the Afrobeat/Afropop Artiste of the Year category among Gyakie, KiDi, King Promise, Wendy Shay, Darkovibes, Kelvin Boy, Adi Self and Mr.Drew.
The coveted Artiste of the Year race would be a hard nut to crack as KiDi, Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene, Fameye, Medikal, Stonebwoy, Mr.Drew and Diana Hamilton prove their mettle for the crown.
There are other exciting categories with tight competition in the award scheme which is expected to take place in August at Tropicana Hotel, Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Entertainment
‘Last Stop’ premieres on Friday, March 28
All is set for the premiere of the much-anticipated movie dubbed ‘Last Stop’ on Friday, March 28, 2025.
The movie will premiere at the Silverbird Cinemas (Accra Mall and West Hills Mall) and the Golden Eagles Cinema in Kumasi.
In the movie Last Stop, produced and directed by Kwabena Gyansah, a commercial driver and his assistant chaos after the assistant sells a passenger’s forgotten phone.
“Last Stop” offers thrills, emotional depth, and a story that keeps one guessing.
The movie is a rollercoaster ride filled with relatable characters, unexpected twists, and a powerful climax. It’s not just a movie, but an experience.
This intriguing movie features Adjetey Anang, Clemento Suarez, Lydia Forson, Andrew Adote, Benedicta Gaffer, Gloria Sarfo, Jessica Larney, Fred Amugi, Forster Romanus, Sheena Gakpe, Solomon Fixon Owoo, Kweku Elliot, Abraham Macprat Dadzie, Etti Beddi and Majeed Suhuyini among others.
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.
