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Teddy OT set to rock Ghana with Bikkurim concert on January 7
Ghanaian gospel musician, Teddy Owusu-Twum, affectionately called Teddy OT has unveiled his concert dubbed Bikkurim.
The event will take place at Wesley Towers Opposite UBA Bank Head Office West Ridge on January 7, 2024.
Patrons will enjoy undiluted ministrations from Empress Gifty, Piesie Esther, Diana Hopeson, Selina Boateng, Pastor Kofy, Seth Diamond, Oki Sekum, Mmatema Moremi and Miss Walters.
Speaking at a press conference at La Villa Boutique Hotel in Accra, on Monday, Teddy said, there had been a lot of prophecies directing him to come back to gospel music and he adhered to it.
Teddy was optimistic that lives would be touched on the day and urged the general public to be at the event to tap into the blessing.
He said, Bikkurim, or first-fruits, are a type of sacrificial offering which was offered by ancient Israelites.
“The first-grown fruits were brought to the Temple and laid by the altar, and a special declaration recited. The laws of this offering appear in the Bikkurim tractate of the Talmud,” he added.
According to Teddy, Bikkurim is described as “an acknowledgement that the harvest and abundance came because of the Lord’s promise.” Let us also note that “giving the first fruit offering is a declaration that you are trusting God’s unwavering promise of provision.”
He expressed his appreciation to all the wonderful musicians who accepted to be on the bill to impact lives through their ministry.
Diana Hopeson, Empress Gifty, Piesie Esther, Pastor Kofy, Seth Diamond, who were at the Press Conference further endorsed the concert and urged all and sundry to be part.
About Teddy OT
Teddy Owusu-Twum popularly known as Teddy O.T. in the music industry is a singer, songwriter, performer, who also specializes in artiste management, event management and promotion, branding, and media content production.
Teddy is also a children`s rights/protection advocate and youth/women empowerment activist he is also the founder of a Child intervention organization.
He released his first single in 2008 titled Ghana for Peace.
This was in promotion of peaceful elections and later in 2010 released his EP titled Makoma, coupled with a launch concert at Royal House Chapel International.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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
