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Shatta Wale didn’t show interest – VGMA PRO explains singer’s absence on nomination list
The PRO of Charterhouse, organisers of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has opened up on why Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, was left out of the nominations for the 23rd edition.
According to Robert Klah, the ‘Melissa’ hitmaker did not show interest in joining the scheme despite the lifting of the ban placed on him and Stonebwoy in 2019.
Speaking on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, he said that “The scheme is in such a way that you need to be able to show interest, to be a part of the scheme, once you show interest we will work with you.”
Mr Klah stated that the interest is either in the form of filing for nomination or giving consent to the organisers to have your music nominated.
This comes after Ghanaians began questioning the absence of Shatta Wale from the 23rd edition of VGMA despite the inclusion of Stonebwoy.
Stonebwoy made his comeback appearing in the Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year category.
Two of his hit songs were nominated for the category – ‘1Gad’ and ‘Greedy Men’. He is going against KiDi (Touch It), Samini (Picture), Larusso (New Gen) and Epixode (Odeshie).
Stonebwoy has also been nominated for the Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year award.
He is up against the 2021 winner, Epixode, Samini and Larusso.
Explaining how the ‘One Gad’ hitmaker ended up on the nominations list, Mr Klah said “so Stonebwoy showed interest. I don’t want to go into the details of how it happened.”
“But, the most important thing is that we established that there is a clear interest which is translated as consent given which is the reason why we were able to put him on the scheme.”
Source: www.myjoyonline.com
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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.
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Sista Afia keen on winning Highlife Artiste of the Year crown
Ghanaian music diva, Sista Afia is keen on winning the Highlife Artiste of the Year crown.
Sista Afia, the only female nominated in a category with men, had 27 successful shows,both locally and internationally, within the year under review.
This notwithstanding, she believes that the number of music releases coupled with numerous performances across the country and abroad puts her in pole position to win the ultimate.
She is of the belief that as the only female in the category testifies the level of work she put in to be amongst the men.
Sista Afia has therefore urged the board, the academy and the general public to vote for her massively to win the crown.
For the past 10 years, she has poured her heart and soul into preserving and innovating Ghana’s beloved highlife sound, weaving modern rhythms with soulful melodies that keep the genre alive in the hearts of the youth.
While trends have come and gone, Sista Afia stayed true to her roots, giving us timeless music that tells real stories, our stories.
What makes her presence powerful isn’t just her voice or her music; it’s her message. In every note she sings, there’s a quiet defiance. A reminder that women, too, can carry the legacy of highlife.
The 26th TGMA is slated to take place on May 10 at the Grand Arena.
The event will see varied performances and artistes who have distinguished themselves in the year under review rewarded.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
