Entertainment
VGMA calls for entries: Board to decide on Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy-PRO
Organisers of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards,(VGMA) Charterhouse on Tuesday issued a statement calling for entries from musicians and record labels ahead of the 22nd edition of the award scheme.
This would allow them to nominate artistes who excelled in the year under review to compete for the ultimate in the various categories.
For this reason, many Ghanaian music lovers have wondered whether Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy could enter their songs for nominations.
This seems not to be a cushy task, as the Public Relations Officer (PRO) Robert Klah, disclosed to The Spectator that it would be a decision for the board of the VGMA.
Mr Klah urged music lovers to wait patiently for the board to make a decision to lift the ban and allow both artistes file their entries or otherwise.
On the call for entries, he said they decided to do away with the manual submission to fully go online for applicants to submit their entries via www.entry.ghanamusicawards.com, due to some challenges encountered, and the current COVID situation.
He added that stakeholders would have between now and February 15, to enter songs they released between January 1, 2020 and December 31, same year.
Mr Klah noted that this entries did not include Unsung category, and that the process would be announced on February 15.
According to him, this would allow for sorting out ahead of nominee announcement, public voting and the main show.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Romeo Swag wins TV3 Mentor Season 13
Fast-rising Ghanaian musician, Romeo Swag, was declared the winner at the grand finale of the Mentor Season 13 event held at the National Theatre on Sunday, January 12.
He beat four other finalists to claim the coveted title and a significant prize package.
After 13 weeks of intense competition, five talented finalists remained: AJ Tunes, Rey Cooper, Jimi, Romeo Swag, and Robby Kay, vying for the coveted title.
Romeo Swag walked away with a significant prize package, including GH₵80,000 cash and GH₵80,000 worth of airtime.
Rey Cooper and AJ Tunes emerged as the first and second runners-up, respectively.
Source:3news.com
Entertainment
Empress Gifty’s mother, Agaga goes on Saturday
Evangelist Agnes Abafoduba Annan, actress and mother of Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty goes home on Saturday.
The veteran actress affectionately called Agaga or Maame Fante passed away on December 14,2024 after a short illness.
The final funeral rite will be held Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Tema Community 8, No.3 School Park.
This would be followed by a thanksgiving service at Bethel Family Assemblies of God Church at Tema Community 22 on Sunday, January 19, 2025.
The family and loved ones will gather at Community 8, No.3 School Park after the church service.
Agnes Abafoduba Annan was born on December 9, 1954, at New Takoradi Railways Quarters to Mr. Albert Kweku Annan, a Carpenter with Ghana Railways and Madam Mary Donkor, a fishmonger,both of blessed memories.
Agaga, 70, was the first born of five siblings
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
