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Stonebwoy, Angola’s Perola, others thrill patrons at Indigo O2 in UK
Calema, a popular Electronic Kizomba music group sensation over the weekend treated patrons to a different kind of entertainment at the Indigo O2 in London.
Brothers Antonio and Fradique who hail from São Tomé and Prínciple were spot-on with their performance, according to fans.
The icing on the cake, however, was when Ghana’s Stonebwoy who was introduced by the music duo with origins in Portugal to the charged and excited audience where they performed for the first time a remix of the duo’s hit single Te Amor.
The electric move of the performers and party lovers transitioned my cold Saturday mood into a steamy unforgettable night.
From Angola’s Singer Pérola to Soraia Ramos, a well-known Portuguese artist/band and a host of others were all at hand to make the event complete.
“My best yet, the first concert in London left me and others wanting for more.”
And the 5-hour concert got every little space in the arena occupied with thousands of music lovers from all walks of life together.
Calema is a music duo from São Tomé and Príncipe with origins in Portugal made up of two brothers António Mendes Ferreira and Fradique Mendes Ferreira. The name of the duo refers to the special undulation on the African coast.
In February 2019 the group was announced as the composers and interpreters of the song “A Dois”, which participated in the Festival da Canção 2019.
In 2021, Calema was also featured in a song by Moroccan superstar Saad Lamjarred in “Enty Hayati” (in Arabic إنتي حياتي meaning you are my life). The song is trilingual in Arabic, Portuguese, and English with an accompanying music video. They have over 20 songs and 2 albums to their credit.
Source: myjoyonline.com
Entertainment
Redeemed Baptist Church congratulates trio
Three members of the Redeemed Baptist Church in Ogbojo – Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, Mrs Florence Mangwe Hutchful and Mrs Comfort Owusu, were among 22 award recipients for their exceptional contribution to national development at the 10th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards ceremony held in Accra.
The trio were recognised for their exceptional performances in their respective field of endeavours.
Emerita Ardayfio-Schandorf is a seasoned geographer and Chairperson of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Mrs Hutchful comes in as the first President of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana and Mrs Owusu as the Executive Director of the Association of Rural Banks (ARB) Ghana.
The awards, held on the eve of the International Women’s Day, is a component of Ghana’s observation of the Day which was under the theme ‘Empowering the Ghanaian woman for National Development.”
The clergy and congregation of the Redeemed Baptist Church says Ayekoo to the award winners.
Entertainment
TGMA unveils nominees for 26th edition
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have unveiled nominations for the 26th edition of the awards.
A ceremony to unveil the awards held last Saturday at the Grand Arena was filled with shocks, surprises, and excitement.
The ultimate category, Artiste of the Year will see, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, King Promise, Black Sherif, King Paluta and reigning champion, Stonebwoy.
King Paluta, King Promise and Stonebwoy
Best New Artiste of the Year, a key category for the emerging talents to make a mark will feature Lali X Lola, Arathejay, Rap Fada, Beeztrap KOTM, and Kwesi Amewugah.
Lovers of gospel music will have a tough time choosing Empress Gifty, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, Piesie Esther, Diana Hamilton or MOG Music as the Gospel Artiste of the Year.
Medikal, Sarkodie, King Paluta, Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke, Beeztrap and Amerado will battle it out for the Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year crown.
A category which would generate controversy is the Best Rap Performance with a fierce contest between Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, Eno Barony, Lyrical Joe, Flowking Stone and Kweku Smoke.
There are other interesting categories like Highlife Song of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, Male and Female Vocalists of the Year among others up for grabs for the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The reigning Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy was nominated in the same category again in addition to Album/EP of the Year – “Up and Running”, Best Reggae/Dancehall Song – “Psalm 23”, Best Music Video – “Jejereje”, Best Reggae Dancehall Artiste, International Collaboration of the Year – “Ekelebe” featuring OdumoduBlvck, “Jiggle And Whine” featuring Spice, and Most Popular Song – “Jejereje”.
This year’s edition of Ghana’s biggest music night comes off on May 3, 2025, at the Accra International
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
