Entertainment
Mr Music Mensah grabs Gospel Artiste of the Year nomination
Ghana National Gospel Music Awards held annually has released names of nominees to be voted for and Ghana’s Lawrence Mensah, known in showbiz circles as Mr Music Mensah has popped up for the Ghana Gospel Music Artist of the Year (Diaspora Category).
Mr Music Mensah has high hopes of winning the artiste of the year (Diaspora Category). Other contenders are Jane Rita, Alex Achaempong, Millicent Yankey and Martin Fei.
Other nominees are Maame Pinamang, Herty Corgie, Joseph Matthew , Atta Patrick and Jenn Arthur.
The Ghana National Music Awards which will be held on February 20, 2021, at the Accra International Conference Centre seeks to celebrate the heritage of Gospel music and pay tribute to some artistes for their hard work.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro, Mr Music Mensah said he was very excited about this nomination because it was his first time being nominated.
“It’s all due to the grace of God and hard work. We are determined to be active workers in God’s vineyard” he said.
Year after year, Mr Music Mensah hasn’t failed to rise to the occasion in dazzling gospel and inspirational music lovers home and in the Diaspora with great, rhythmic gospel songs like ‘Great God’, ‘You are God’, Kokroko, ‘Jesus’, ‘Everybody’.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Entertainment
Kay9ice apologises to Shatta Wale
Afro-highlife musician, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apologised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Movement following his controversial remarks about his song.
Kay9ice made the comments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann.
Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Movement.
Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice expressed regret for his statements, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale.
“I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of disrespecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.
Kay9ice is currently promoting his latest release dubbed “Pema”, which is making waves since the release.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Von Sinu releases debut single ‘Thank You’
Von Sinu, an upcoming gospel musician, has released her debut single titled ‘Thank You’ which is gaining popularity on the airwaves and streaming platforms.
‘Thank you’ seeks to appreciate God for his goodness and faithfulness in her life.
In an interview with The Spectator in Accra, Von, who is also a fashion designer said “looking back at my life and what God has told me about myself, I was grateful.
She said she had to record it and later sent it to a friend who has been very instrumental in her being a gospel singer.
She said though there were other songs written and recorded, she thought it was prudent to release ‘Thank you’ as the Bible urges believers to give thanks in Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple music Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
