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I’m the missing puzzle of Ghana music – Jalon
German-based Ghanaian raggae musician, Jalon has disclosed that, he was the missing puzzle in Ghana music, and is on a mission to project the country’s musical prowess to the rest of the world.
According to him, the Ghana music scene full short of is filled with a lot of competition and has a bright future from his point of view.
Speaking to The Spectator on the release of his, A Date With An Angel, Extended Play (EP), Jalon said, he is the missing puzzle, but will not rush his musical works, “I will do things at my pace and style as well as continue churn out good music for clear ears to listen.”
He added that his focus in music was to strengthen the struggling youth to be humble, and not be in hurry for self-aggrandisement or popularity and that the income from his EP would be donated to street children and the aged reggae veterans who were financially strapped.
Talking about his new EP, he said, the songs were filled with messages of love based on true stories and experiences.
Jalon said his taste for quality and being someone who wanted every tone, sound, lyrics and melodies to be top notch, made works in the studio difficult, considering the fact that the recordings were live.
But this notwithstanding, he believed the end product was worthwhile.
On the acceptance of the EP, he revealed that so far, it had gone beyond his expectations and he’s beginning to win new fans.
The EP which is made up of songs like, A Date With An Angel, My Ulterior Motive, Jamaican vibes, Elope, Oh I Made It, Beautiful Programme, and System Bad is available on digital music stores.
Born and raised at Madina, a suburb of the national capital, Accra, he enjoyed playing the records of the famous Jamaican reggae singers, Dennis Brown and Beres Hammond, at home.
It was only in Germany that Jalon finally discovered his passion for singing and with the support of the experienced reggae band, Foundation Crew, also from Hamburg, the reggae talent now wants to conquer the reggae stage of this country and the entire world.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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
