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It feels great-Okyeame Kwame reacts to TGMA nominations after 26 years in music
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwame has expressed his excitement following a nomination at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Award (TGMA) after 26 years in Music.
According to him, it feels great and shows that his art is being appreciated by Ghanaians after many years.
Okyeame Kwame’s first Ghana Music Awards nomination as a member of the defunct Akyeame group was in 1999-2000, the maiden show.
He added that during the maiden Awards
“Akyeame had about 12 nominations and we won Hiplife song of the year. Making Akyeame the first Hiplife Group to win Ghana Music Awards.”
Touching on what has made him distinct and relevant over all these years, Okyeame Kwame said he is the vessel that the music and art pass through to impact lives.
“This posture of mine makes it possible for me to be unattached to the things I create, and because I am unattached, I can take criticism of the art easily,” he said.
This, he said, creates a congenial atmosphere for co-producers, directors and artistes to contribute to his creativity without too much conflict.
According to him the many extensions of the OK brand gives it relevance in development, fashion, health, business, academia and family life.
He said all these plus the music create resonance in the market.
“Most importantly, my music is quality-driven and I am passionate about my work. People can feel my heartbeat in all I touch and therefore, they let it touch them,” he said.
Okyeame Kwame received a nomination in the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. His Insha Allah song which featured King Paluta was nominated in the Hiplife Song of the Year category.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Dr Amoani honoured at 2024 Majestic Praise
It was a night of massive praise and worship as hundreds of people gathered at the Perez Dome at Dzorwulu to celebrate and honour gospel legends doing exploits in the Christian space last Sunday.
Dubbed ‘Peace Mission: Be at peace with all men’, the event assembled the crème de la crème of Men of God such as Apostle Dr Amoani, former Chairman of the Christ Apostolic Church International ( CACI), Bishop Dr Godwin Aaron Monnyo, Elder Dr Emmanuel Kwesi Mireku and Rev. Samuel Agyei as host.
Major awardees at this year’s event were Apostle Dr Amoani and the legendary gospel music trio, Daughters of Glorious Jesus for their harmonious vocals and inspiring lyrics.
Apostle Dr Amoani, upon receiving the award appreciated the organisers for the honour given to him.
Daughters of Glorious Jesus expressed their gratitude to the organisers and dedicated the award to God, their husbands, families and everyone supporting them.
The honourees received plaques from the organisers.
The 2024 edition of the Majestic Praise featured a long list of acts from the gospel music industry who entertained guests at the event.
Popular among them were the Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Ceccy Twum, Nana Asaase the poet, Emmanuel Akimi, Abigail Adepa, Becky Bonney, Doreen Okyere and Vivian.
The evening also witnessed the launch of a book titled ‘The Legends: Inspiring stories of Ghanaian gospel generals.’
Organisers of the event – Majestic Praise and Honouring of Gospel Legend indicated that the programme will remain an annual event dedicated to recognising and honouring living gospel legends
Entertainment
Hundreds turn up for Rhythms On Da Runway Model Casting
Some ladies for audition
Hundreds of models on Sunday, October 6, turned up for this year’s Rhythms On Da Runway Model Casting held at the African Regent Hotel in Accra.
The programme was an opportunity presented by the Nineteen57 Events, the organisers of Rhythms On Da Runway, to aspiring models to take their careers to a notch higher.
In all over 250 models, made up of female, male, children models turned up for the casting, and at the end of vigorous processes, about 55 lucky models made the cut.
They would be groomed in the next few weeks ahead of the event on November 30.
Additionally, some celebrities would be added for the main showdown at the Grand Arena.
The brain behind the event, Kofi Okyere Darko said, he was impressed with the quality seen, adding that aside settling on those selected for the show, they made most of them aware of the special talents they carry and how it could be developed.
One of the judges, renowned Video Director and Creative Consultant, Nana Asihene, said they were on the lookout for models who have the poise to display garments of designers on the day.
He said it was highly competitive as the judges searched for models of a certain size, those who look commercial among other qualities.
Mr Asihene further advised them to exhibit more professionalism, showing up for rehearsals and putting the work ahead of everything.
Producer, choreographer of Multinational fashion show, Dionne slash Gavin who was also a judge said, the selected models would be given the best grooming for the main show.
He charged them to prepare adequately for the opportunity to take their craft and career to the next level.
The main event, a night of unforgettable fashion, music, and cultural celebration at the Grand Arena, is under the theme, ‘Kente Edition’.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
