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Man ‘U’ tops first selection of Bukom Jama Gala
Bukom Square in Ga Mashie resonated with the spirit of the people from the community and guests Monday evening when six of the 8 jama groups billed to compete in the Bukom Jama Gala took center stage to thrill the crowd. When the winners for the first session were announced, it was Man ‘U’ and […]
Bukom Square in Ga Mashie resonated with the spirit of the people from the community and guests Monday evening when six of the 8 jama groups billed to compete in the Bukom Jama Gala took center stage to thrill the crowd. When the winners for the first session were announced, it was Man ‘U’ and Lucky ‘7’ from Chorkor and Planet and Sonkpakpaa from Jamestown that came tops.
Arriving at the square, after parading through the streets in the community with a brass band, all the six participating groups came hoisting their flags ready for contest. Two, one each from Chorkor and Jamestown, did not show up for Monday night’s showdown.
For a little over an hour, they held the audience captive, and occasionally attracting spontaneous applause and joyous cheer.
Looking out for appearance, lyrical content, stagecraft and audience response, the judges, made up of Nii Tackie Tagoe of the Ga Mashie Development Agency (GAMADA), Sam Abbey Quaye of Chorkor and Nii Korley Laryea, an arts journalist, didn’t have much difficulty in picking Man ‘U’ ahead of the other groups for the evening.
“Man ‘U’ displayed a sense of maturity in their presentation that saw them score high marks from both the judges as they dialogued about how today’s ladies engage in Supi as their female counterpart also go chasing!
Now at the ‘Round of 16’ – elimination rounds – to select eight groups to go for the quarter and semi finals, the Jama gala will take place every last Monday of the month until April next year. The final showdown would be held in June 2012.
Event organizer, PaJohn Dadson of Bentsifi-Accra Convention & Visitors Bureau said he was pleased the event came off peacefully without any confrontation, which usually characterises the gathering of such groups.
“I was overwhelmed! I had thought Jama was the cacophony of rhythmic sounds we make during sporting activities but I found that real authentic Jama is more of an art form through which members of the community make commentary about issues that affect them in prose and rhyme; a medium to express their pain, their joy, their needs, their anguish and it was an absolute thrilling evening!
“Too often, living an urban lifestyle, we tend to forget what our essence is. What happened at Bukom Square brought to bear who we really are as a people,” PaJohn recounted.
The Bukon Jama Gala presents a unique occasion for the traditional music groups in Ga Mashie and Chorkor to ‘spar’ in a monthly entertainment faceoff that aims to cause some deserved cultural and economic revival in the community.
It is supported by GAMADA with initial funding from the Ghana Denmark Cultural Fund.
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Today marks the release of a powerful new song titled “Good News,” featuring A.A. Prempeh, Sonnie Badu, MOG, and Abba Praise. This uplifting anthem delivers a message of hope and encouragement to listeners across the World.
“Good News” is a prophetic song, boldly proclaiming that this year is destined to be one filled with blessings and breakthroughs. With its infectious rhythm and inspiring lyrics, the song aims to uplift spirits and instill a sense of optimism in the hearts of all who hear it.
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“We wanted to create a song that would speak directly to the struggles and challenges facing our world today,” says A.A. Prempeh, one of the artists behind the track and Also a major Prophet who operates globally “In a time where many are facing uncertainty, we believe that ‘Good News’ will serve as a beacon of hope, reminding people that better days are ahead.”
Sonnie Badu, known for his soul-stirring vocals and powerful stage presence, adds, “Music has the power to heal and uplift, and we hope that ‘Good News’ will touch the lives of listeners in profound ways. Our goal is to spread positivity and encouragement throughout the nations.”
MOG and Abba Praise, stars in the Ghanaian music scene, lent their unique talents to the song, contributing to its vibrant and uplifting sound.
“Good News” is now available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The artists encourage people everywhere in the world to listen, share, and embrace the message of hope and encouragement contained within the song.
As the world faces its fair share of challenges, “Good News” serves as a timely reminder that brighter days are on the horizon. Through the power of music and prophecy, A.A. Prempeh, Sonnie Badu, MOG, and Abba Praise are spreading a message of hope and positivity that resonates with listeners from all walks of life.
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