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Rocky Dawuni earns third Grammy nomination

Ghanaian reggae artiste Rocky Dawuni has for the third time earned a Grammy nomination following his debut appearance at the prestigious global awards ceremony in 2015.

His song, ‘Neva Bow Down’ featuring Blvk H3ro released on September 22, 2022, has been nominated in the Best Global Music Performance category of the 65th Grammy Awards which will take place on February 5 2023 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, USA.

Rocky Dawuni is competing in the Best Global Performance category among other artists in the awards ceremony which is billed as the highest form of acknowledgement for players in the music industry globally.

The Ghanaian music star is facing tough competition from Nigeria’s music giant, Burna Boy (Last last), Pakistani American singer Arooj Aftab and British Indian artiste, Anoushka Shankar ( Udhero Na), internationally acclaimed R&B singer Matt B (Gimme Love) and Wouter Kellerman, Zakes Bantwini and Nomcebo Zikode (Bayethe).

Having failed at his two previous attempts to grab a Grammy win in 2015 and 2021, expectations are already high this year for Rocky Dawuni to secure Ghana its first Grammy laurel.

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Before today’s announcement, ardent music followers were positive that Black Sherif, Sarkodie, and Stonebwoy could make it this year’s Grammys nomination list but that didn’t happen.

Beninese singer-songwriter, Angelique Kidjo was also nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media alongside Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, and Beyonce.

Apart from securing a spot in the Best Global Music Performance category, Burna Boy also had a nomination in the Best Global Music Album which has Angélique Kidjo and Ibrahim Maalouf.

The 65th Grammy Awards will feature five new categories, including Songwriter of the Year for a nonperforming, nonproducing musician and a non-competitive honorary award for the best social change song.

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Other new categories are the Best Alternative music performance, Best Americana music performance, Best scoring Soundtrack for video games and other interactive media and the best-spoken word poetry album.

Adele, Beyonce, Ed Sheeran, and Sean Paul are among the global music icons expected to win.

Along with Beyoncé and Adele, whose albums were commercial and critical hits, contenders who topped the charts this year and are eligible for prizes include Bad Bunny, Harry Styles, Future, and Kendrick Lamar, who has 39 career nominations and 14 wins.

Source: starrfm.com.gh

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 Oncemore Six to headline Symphonic Gospel Meets Orchestra 2024

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 Symphonic Music Ghana is set for the 4th edition of the Symphonic Gospel Meets Orchestra concert, scheduled for December 22 at The Palms Convention Centre in Accra.

This year’s event will feature renowned South African gospel artiste Oncemore Six as the main performer.

The singer is known for his powerful worship songs like “Here on our knees” and “Ohlonishwayo”.

‘Oncemore Six’ has inspired audiences across Africa with his heartfelt music.

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Joining him on stage will be a lineup of talented gos­pel musicians, including Grace Charles, Shadrach Kwesi Mensah, Efe Grace, Charnté Eseyin, Lordina The Soprano, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Luigi Maclean, Enuonyam, and more. This diverse group of artistes promises to deliver a memo­rable evening of worship and praise.

The concert aims to blend contemporary gospel music with classical orchestral elements, creating a unique and uplifting experience for all attendees. As a live recording event, it offers the audience an opportunity to be part of a significant moment in Ghana’s gospel music scene.

The tickets are still available for purchase.

You can’t miss this opportunity to experience a night of pow­erful worship and musical excellence. Mark your calendars for tomorrow and join at The Palms Conven­tion Center for an unforgettable evening.

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 By Linda Abrefi Wadie

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 2024 Eastern Music Awards: Daasebreba Kwame crowned Artiste of the Year

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Rising music sensation Daasebreba Kwame has been crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2024 Eastern Music Awards held at the Koforidua Cultural Centre.

The Eastern Music Awards, currently in its fifth year, promotes and recognises remarkable artistes thriving in the region and throughout Ghana in a variety of cate­gories.

The night featured thrilling performanc­es by nominees and past winners, high­lighting the Eastern Region’s rich musical tradition.

Daasebreba Kwame, who is signed to the Yaco International record label, has had a successful year, winning the prestigious Artiste of the Year award, as well as High­life Song of the Year at this year’s Eastern Music Awards.

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Daasebreba Kwame’s Artiste of the Year prize package included a performance at the 2025 African Music Week in Canada.

In his acceptance speech, Daasebreba Kwame expressed gratitude to his fans for their unwavering support and dedicated this award to all aspiring musi­cians in Ghana.

He emphasised the impor­tance of staying true to one’s musical roots while embracing innovation in music, and this was received by massive applause from attendees at the auditori­um.

This accolade is a significant milestone in the career of Daasebreba Kwame, who is known for his unique blend of traditional Ghanaian sounds with contemporary music styles, which has captivated audiences both locally and internationally.

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Winning this award not only highlights Daasebreba Kwame’s individual talent but also underscores the growing recognition of Eastern Region artistes within Ghana’s broader music industry.

Daasebreba Kwame’s victory at the Eastern Music Awards marks a significant achievement not just for him but for all ar­tistes striving for excellence in their craft.

As he continues to inspire others through his music and dedication to cultur­al heritage, it is clear that he will remain a prominent figure in Ghana’s evolving music landscape.

This year’s event saw an increase in nominations across various genres, reflect­ing a diverse range of musical expressions emerging from the region.

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