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Grace and Bebelino win season one of Perfect March Xtra in style
Grace and Bebelino were crowned winners of season one of TV3’s Perfect March tra reality show over the weekend.
After about two months of compelling activities at Big Mama’s house, Bella and Kodark were adjudged the 1st runner-up, whereas, Lovelyn and Etornam took home the 2nd runner-up slot.
The reality show involved some old members of the TV3 Date Rush coming together under one roof for nine weeks.
The reality show involved the quest for love and the challenges of finding a partner.
Some got evicted along the way coupled with a lot of twists, turns, drama, betrayal and suspense.
Bebelino and Grace secured not only the prestigious title but also a cash prize of GHS 15,000 each.
In a selfless act, they chose to share the additional GHS 20,000, rejecting the option to take the cash solely for one person.
“I thank you guys, I thank you for the support, I thank you for the votes even being on the ground is a beautiful moment for me, thank you for coming,” Bebelino told fans and co-host Komla Adom on Media General premises.
Grace also assured their fans that their connection extends far beyond the show.
“I want to assure you guys that it’s no ending here, Gralino is forever,” Grace shared with a teeming group of fans.
They further explained that “We had to be paired with each other even though the connection wasn’t there because their pairs were evicted.”
The journey to victory was not without its challenges, Grace and Bebelino faced a bitter blow when their initial partners, Dzato and Sandra decided to connect with other housemates.
Story by Rita Djaba
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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.
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
