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We need unity to sustain Kumerica movement-Phrmpong
One of the breakouts from the new Kumerica music sensation, Phrimpong known in private life as Derrick Frimpong Manso, has called for unity to sustain the movement.
Kumericawhich started as a troll of young Kumasi boys with American accent and lifestyle, and later embraced by the youth in the Ashanti Regional capital became a musical movement after it attracted attention of the whole country and beyond.
The word ‘Kumerica’ is made up of two words, Kumasi and America, fused together.
Speaking to The Spectator newspaper, the Ohia hit maker said, currently, the foundation had been laid for them to take music from the region to the next level considering the attention given them.
“We have the foundation and we have been doing music in the region for a long time and now is the time that everyone’s attention is on us,” he said.
According to him, even though it was sustainable, the only way to make the effort seamless was through unity, for this reason he urged all the budding talents from the region to be each other’s keeper in their effort to get to the top.
“Like we have always been, we need to continuously stay together as one family to push the Kumerica agenda,” he said.
He expressed his appreciation to the media for being supportive of their craft and throwing the spotlight on them.
He said their challenge was their frequent travels to Accra which is the ‘unofficial’ entertainment hub of the country.
“One of the difficulties is travelling to Accra which has become the unofficial entertainment hub for promotion, it is difficult to take Accra out of your plans due to the kind of radio and television stations in the national capital. It is not easy moving from Kumasi to Accra for promotion,” he said
Touching on his Ohia song which featured Shatta Wale, he said the concept was to motivate people to work hard to eradicate poverty which delayed progress.
The song produced by Khendi beatz with the video directed by Kenn Ayiah is available on all digital music platforms.
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.
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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
