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VGMA23:THE FINAL SHOW DOWN; Expressing the Ghanaian People’s Culture through Music
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The 23rd annual Vodafone Ghana Music Awards will not only be subscribed because of a 22year history of splendid performances, pure class, glamour and valour but also because it is a celebration of the most explosive nights in entertainment in Ghana. The 6th and 7th of May, will in no doubt be exceptional and exquisite as it culminates the sprawling euphoria of the past 5months; from some artistes expressing shock while others were in glee and had high hopes, to some pundits utter confusion. It’s all set now!
The Red Carpet, the fashion, the trophies, the acceptance speeches, the wow moments, big hitters and losers …. All over one weekend at the Grand Arena, 8pm daily.
Celebration of Ghanaian Excellence
The weekend will seek to Celebrate Ghanaian Excellence in Music, music content and music commerce as the “toppers” In 33 Categories will be awarded based on votes from, the schemes Board, Academy and the general public. Between January and February several hundreds of musicians and music executives submitted thousands of musical works; the board deliberated and produced a nominees list. Artistes switched to campaign mode and had their fans and lovers vote for them. KPMG, Internationally recognized and acclaimed accountants and VGMA statisticians will hand over the tally of votes to pave way for Naming and Glorification of musicians who have made a name for themselves in the year under review – 2021; and hoisted the flag of Ghana high.
Performances
Award show performances have seen a new high in the last couple of years. Last year the VGMA stage was lit with spectacular performances never experienced in Ghana. 2022 promises to turn the notch higher as it is set to provide some mind blowing and thrilling LIVE performances. Artistes billed to perform over the 2-day festival include KiDi, Black Sherif, Mr. Drew, Cina Soul, Ohemaa Mercy, Joe Mettle, Akwaboah, Kelvynboy, S3fa, Gyakie, Camidoh, Samini, Kofi Kinaata, Celestine Donkor, Wendy Shay, Amerado and “Surprise” acts. When it’s a VGMA surprise, you know it’s a BIG DEAL!
Event Details
Day 1 will see 14 award presentations, these will mainly be Technical Categories. Day 2 will see 19 other prestigious trophies handed to deserving winners. As has been the practice before Covid struck; a small section of the general public will have the opportunity to experience at first hand the awe of this lifetime experience festival. Limited Tickets are selling for 200GH Cedis for DAY 1, 500GH Cedis Premium and 300GH Cedis standard for DAY 2. Tickets are exclusively available at Nallem stores, Accra Mall, Xmen, Charterhouse and online at www.ghanamusicawards.comOr via the tickets hotline: 0501288520
The 23rd Vodafone Ghana Music Awards; for the people, the culture, the music…produced by Charterhouse, with support from TV3, DSTV, Twitter, MTV Base, Media Partners and sponsored by VODAFONE….further together.
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Kofi Asamoah selected for professional exchange program managed through the US Department of State
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Ghanaian award-winning filmmaker and Creative Director, Kofi Asamoah, has been nominated and selected by the U.S. Embassy in Accra to participate in a professional exchange program managed through the US Department of State in partnership with Meridian International Center and UNESCO.
The fully funded program entitled, “Intellectual Property Best Practices for Creative Entrepreneurs and Policy Makers”, takes 8 individuals from Kenya, Nigeria, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to the United States for a two-week program, June 22 to July 3, 2024. The program will travel to DC, Atlanta and LA focusing on meeting with experts in the creative industry, specifically film and music, as well as have a dedicated focus on copyright law and application.
The Department of State has outlined the following specific objectives for the project:
• Exchange best practices with U.S. policymakers, at the state and local levels, to improve the operating environment, drive employment growth, and attract global investment into their local creative markets;
• Examine the creative industries’ infrastructure and business ecosystem; with input from IP experts, film and recording studios, industry associations, and other thought leaders; and
• Gain exposure to key business tools used by members of the creative economy to scale work globally.
Kofi Asamoah, who is also CEO of Kofas Media, describes the opportunity as ‘ golden ‘. In a Facebook post, he thanked The US Embassy in Accra and The US department of state for recognizing the need to impact the local Creative ecosystem.
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Tribute Night held in honour of Mr.Ibu ahead of Final Funeral Rites
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A touching tribute event was organized on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 in Enugu State to honor the late Nollywood legend, John Okafor, fondly known as Mr. Ibu. (more…)
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Apple Music Releases Country Covers of Beyoncé’s Songs by Black Emerging Artists
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Ghanaians turn to me for love songs – Dr Cryme
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Ghanaian artist Dr. Cryme recently appeared on Ameyaw TV’s One-on-One with VJ Scaro to discuss his musical journey and his latest single. (more…)
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I’m done with NDC’s campaign songs for December election – Nacee
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Ghanaian gospel singer and songwriter, Nana Osei, professionally known as Nacee has disclosed that he has completed composing and submitting a campaign song for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in preparation for the upcoming December general election.
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