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Chris Attoh returns to host the TGMA 2024
Actor Chris Attoh will make his fourth appearance as the emcee of the Ghana Music Awards, this time for the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) in 2024.
After his successful stints hosting the event in 2011, 2012, and 2016, Chris will grace the stage once again on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre.
Chris’s return is a testament to his exceptional hosting abilities, seamlessly blending humour with a deep respect for music. Throughout his previous appearances, he has received high praise for creating a captivating and engaging experience for both live and televised audiences.
In March 2024, the Ghana Music Award Academy Board announced the nominees for the 25th TGMA, including prestigious categories such as Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist.
Black Sherif, King Promise, Kuami Eugene, Nacee, Sarkodie, and Stonebwoy lead the nominations for the coveted “Artiste of the Year” award.
The Best New Artist category features Banzy Banero, DSL, King Paluta, Maya Blu, Olive the Boy, and Oseikrom Sikani.
The Best Vocal Performance category boasts nominations from Perez Musik, Kyei Mensah, Kofi Kari Kari, Josh Blak, Camidoh, and Kidi.
In the Best Female Vocal Performance category, Adina, Abiana, Niiella, Queendalyn Yurglee, Titi Owusu, and Lordina the Soprano are vying for the honour.
The Ghana Music Academy Board comprises professionals from all aspects of the music industry, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers, and engineers, ensuring a diverse and well-rounded panel of judges.
The 2024 GMA, officially known as the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), is the premier music accolade in Ghana.
SOURCE: myjoyonline.com
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Kofi Asamoah selected for professional exchange program managed through the US Department of State
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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