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Gospel singer Alexandrah Music hosts Nigerian artiste Akpanke in Ghana
Alexandra Music
On Sunday, July 23, 2023, gospel musician Alexandrah Aboagye had this year’s live gospel recording concert ‘RUACH’.
This year’s concert was dubbed ‘Absolute Brokenness’ and held at Roman Ridge, Accra.
The guest artistes on the bill included Nigerian gospel producer and songwriter, Manus Akpanke, Siisi Baidoo, Evangelist Bernard Twumasi and Pastor Emmit Konadu.
There were ministrations from gospel group, Trinity Gospel Crew, who travelled all the way from Cape Coast to grace the occasion.
The Nigerian guest artiste, Manus Akpanke, stated how blessed he was to be in Ghana for the first time.
Manus Akpanke is the Music Director for Nigerian gospel hits, Moses Bliss, Prosper Ochimana and many others from Nigeria.
The gospel musician performed his hit single, Wonder God, and other Nigerian songs of which he produced at the Ruach Concert.
The hostess, Alexandrah Music and her team performed her new songs and other renditions and medleys.
She ended her ministration with a new collaboration song with the guest artiste, Manus Akpanke.
At the closing of the concert, a very talented artist by name Barnabas of ‘Wneg Media’ honoured both Alexandrah and the Nigerian singer, Manus Akpanke.
By Sampson Kofi Agyekum
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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
