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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
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Romeo Swag wins TV3 Mentor Season 13
Fast-rising Ghanaian musician, Romeo Swag, was declared the winner at the grand finale of the Mentor Season 13 event held at the National Theatre on Sunday, January 12.
He beat four other finalists to claim the coveted title and a significant prize package.
After 13 weeks of intense competition, five talented finalists remained: AJ Tunes, Rey Cooper, Jimi, Romeo Swag, and Robby Kay, vying for the coveted title.
Romeo Swag walked away with a significant prize package, including GH₵80,000 cash and GH₵80,000 worth of airtime.
Rey Cooper and AJ Tunes emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Source:3news.com
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Empress Gifty’s mother, Agaga goes on Saturday
Evangelist Agnes Abafoduba Annan, actress and mother of Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty goes home on Saturday.
The veteran actress affectionately called Agaga or Maame Fante passed away on December 14,2024 after a short illness.
The final funeral rite will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Tema Community 8, No.3 School Park.
This would be followed by a thanksgiving service at Bethel Family Assemblies of God Church at Tema Community 22 on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
The family and loved ones will gather at Community 8, No.3 School Park after the church service.
Agnes Abafoduba Annan was born on December 9, 1954, at New Takoradi Railways Quarters to Mr. Albert Kweku Annan, a Carpenter with Ghana Railways and Madam Mary Donkor, a fishmonger,both of blessed memories.
Agaga, 70, was the first born of five siblings
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
