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Nominees for Time Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards unveiled
Some of the nominees for the awards
Creative industry players who are excelling in their trade have been acknowledged by Konamah Entertainment, organisers of Ghana Arts and Entertainment Awards (TGAEA) following the unveiling of nominees for this year’s event.
This year’s event is slated for September 29, 2023, at Estees Bee Event Center at East Legon, Under-bridge. The ceremony which would bring many industry stakeholders together is under the theme; ‘Love and Unity.’ There would be about 36 categories up for grabs in areas such as TV, Radio, Music, Movies, and Social media amongst others.
For the Man of the Year category which is the ultimate will see Sammy Flex, Kobby Kyei, Arnold Asamoah Baidoo, and Edem Mensah-Tsotorme compete for the coveted award.
Mavis Asante, Jayana, Martha Joyce, and Afia Amankwa Tamakloe will battle it out for the Woman of the Year category.
The Best Radio Host female category is between, Silvalady, Adwoa Saah, Akua Sika, and Yaa Nicky.
The Best Radio Host would be a hot contest for Real Dj K A, Hitman, Dj Fabulous, Disc Master Bone, and Oyokodehye Kofi.
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Prophet Atarah opens new studio, launches Atarah Praise 2025
Prophet Joseph Atarah has launched his annual event aimed at bringing believers together in an atmosphere of worship and praise.
The theme for this edition is ‘Restoration’ with the belief that patrons would be restored in the face of their challenges.
The programme will be in two parts, with the first scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom at 5pm on May 11, at Pleasant Place Church.
The Ghana edition will take place at the forecourt of Believer’s Grace Crown Ministry International, Bond Square, Adenta Barrier, at 4pm on May 25.
Prophet Atarah has paraded Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Nana Yaw Asare and Mavis Asante among others for the Ghana edition.
For the UK edition, patrons will enjoy performances from Kofi Owusu Peprah, Kobby Mantey, Emmanuel Smith, and Ern Ruthy.
Speaking at the launch, Prophet Atarah said, God has been good throughout last year, and 2025 has started on a positive note.
Against this backdrop, he wants to bring believers together and, in unity, to praise God.
He said, like what happened last year, a lot of miracles will take place.
In a related development, Prophet Atarah also commissioned a new studio for rehearsals and live recordings.
This, he said, was not limited to him, but open to every musician across all genres.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Empress Gifty to thrill patrons at MTN Stands In Worship on Easter Sunday
Ghanaian gospel heavyweight, Empress Gifty is set to thrill thousands at this year’s MTN Stands In Worship event.
The programme brings believers together annually to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.
This year’s edition, slated for the Grand Arena on Sunday, April 20, will feature Empress Gifty.
Against this backdrop, the anointed gospel musician has urged all patrons to come with a heart of worship and praise.
She is optimistic that a lot of miracles will happen through the ministration.
“Through our ministrations instant miracles will happen and you are going to have an encounter with God,” she told The Spectator.
Empress Gifty again appealed to patrons not to come alone, but with their families and friends to receive blessings.
Empress Gifty, who had a big song dubbed Watch Me, has been nominated in the Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year and Gospel Artiste of the Year categories at this year’s 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
