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GTP rebrands to a premium brand, set to train over 5,000 Ghanaian tailors

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Ghana’s first indigenous textile brand, GTP, has announced that it is set to become a premium full fashion house after 56 years of operating as a textile manufacturer.

The announcement was made at the official unveiling of the new GTP Brand and its tagline from “Timeless” to “Life. styled.” at the GTP’s factory premises in Tema on Monday, August 8.

The brand’s new image was unveiled at fashion show in which some of the best Ghanaian models strutted the catwalk wearing fashionable costumes made of GTP fabrics.
Customer satisfaction would be ensured through the repositioning process, according to Fatoumata Doro, Managing Director of GTP.

She said:  “As a group, we are very excited about the business outlook after the repositioning as it will give us the opportunity to do more for our loyal customers. We are set to transform the face of fashion in Ghana and beyond with the roll-out of our first retail shops offering carefully curated ready-to-wear for everyone. This will be underpinned by our strategic digital focus serving our customers both online and offline.”

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“Internally, the brand refresh has already begun with our employees through a series of policies and exercises to carry them along. We can already see the improvement and cannot wait to share it with our wonderful customers,” she added.

After the ceremony, Miss Doro spoke to the media and emphasized GTP’s efforts to support the growth of Ghana’s textile and apparel industry.

She stated: “We want to sustain our growth and become innovative and always come up with new designs to redefine our business. We are also going to provide support for about 5,000 Ghanaian tailors in about 5 to 6 years to come.”

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The brand transformation will see GTP adopting new methods to increase exports and ensure product availability. GTP will also reinforce its corporate social investments by focusing on strategic Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, which will include diversity, women empowerment, empowering tailors, and waste management programs.

Augustine Amporful, Brand Executive at GTP, explained that “by saying “Life”, we intend to present GTP as a way of expressing a premium life. The word “Style” is associated with elegance, class, and exclusivity, which are attributes that premium people are passionate about.”

GTP is West Africa’s leading print and textiles brand and the first indigenous Ghanaian textile brand launched onto the Ghanaian market in January 1966. The mission of the company is to create, develop, produce and sell quality African prints of Ghanaian heritage that will make consumers feel good and culturally in tune.

Watch highlights from the relaunch fashion show below.

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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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Apple Music rounds out Black Music Month with the release of a special Apple Music Nashville Sessions: Beyoncé Covered collection, featuring live-recorded country covers of Beyoncé’s catalog by Black rising country artists.
Celebrating the global icon’s genre-redefining COWBOY CARTER and her profound impact on music, the collection spotlights country artists championed by Apple Music over the years. These artists include Tiera Kennedy, BRELAND, and Joy Oladokun, who have hosted their own radio shows on Apple Music Country. Additionally, Madeline Edwards re-recorded P!nk’s “More” through Apple Music’s Lost & Found initiative, and other Apple Music Nashville Sessions have showcased artists such as Edwards, BRELAND, and Tanner Adell.
All covers are available in Spatial Audio exclusively on Apple Music and include “Sandcastles” by BRELAND, “Irreplaceable” by Brittney Spencer, “II MOST WANTED” by Joy Oladokun, “Halo” by Madeline Edwards, “Drunk In Love” by Tanner Adell, and “1+1” by Tiera Kennedy.
“Sandcastles” by BRELAND
A truly one-of-a-kind force on the country scene, BRELAND is reshaping the genre’s future with his fearless originality and visionary sound, and has earned massive acclaim for merging elements of country, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, and pop. Taking on the mission of redefining the possibilities of country and uniting fans from all walks of life, the New-Jersey-bred artist putting his own spin on “Sandcastles” says, “I think people should be able to express themselves however they want.”
“Irreplaceable” by Brittney Spencer
As a Baltimore native, Brittney Spencer—who released her debut album ‘My Stupid Life’ earlier this year—is known for her free spirit and standout ability to mold life, truth, and wild imagination into songs. Spencer, who covers “Irreplaceable,” tells Apple Music, “When I first heard that Beyonce was making a country album, I felt…ready.” 
“II MOST WANTED” by Joy Oladokun
First-generation daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Joy Oladokun counts extraordinary accomplishments thus far—from captivating audiences on sold-out tours and late-night television to finding herself with a guitar in hand on the White House lawn in celebration of equality. Taking on the COWBOY CARTER track “II MOST WANTED,” she thinks the album has amplified an idea that she and her peers—and their fans—have known for a while. “Audiences of country music are bigger than we thought,” she says, “and they don’t look like we thought.”
“Halo” by Madeline Edwards
California born and Texas raised, Madeline Edwards has earned the praise from many—including Apple Music Country’s Ward Guenther who spotlighted the artist as “Riser of the Month” in August 2022—for transcending musical boundaries by incorporating her jazz, soul, gospel and country influences into her unique sound. “I get to add to the tapestry of beautiful American stories that make up the South,” says Edwards, who contributes a version of 2008’s “Halo.”
“Drunk In Love” by Tanner Adell
Brought up between the coast of Manhattan Beach, California and the rustic charm of Star Valley, Wyoming, Tanner Adell lived a free-spirited childhood in the country, complete with cowboy boots and rodeos. Weaving the tales of her upbringing through her musical storytelling, her lyricism keeps its roots in country while infusing an addictive blend of pop vocals and hip-hop beats. “Country music to me means family, and country music lets you tell your story,” the Buckle Bunny songstress tells Apple Music.
“1+1” by Tiera Kennedy
Rising singer-songwriter and Apple Music Country host of The Tiera Show, Tiera Kennedy is injecting country music with a breath of vitality. The Alabama native’s unique sound—an earnest storytelling-based country laced with the influence of the R&B she was raised on—stems from equal parts nature and nurture. As she readies her forthcoming full-length debut album, Kennedy tells Apple Music, “Beyonce has opened a door that’s going to be really hard to close.”
Apple Music Nashville Sessions gives artists the opportunity to perform a selection of their favorite tracks from their catalog, as well as a cover versions of their choice, recorded in incredible, immersive Spatial Audio.
Previous Apple Music Nashville Sessions include releases from Carrie UnderwoodDiploJason IsbellKelsea BalleriniDierks Bentley Parker McCollum among many others available to enjoy on Apple Music.
Listen to the special Apple Music Nashville Sessions: Beyoncé Covered collection in Spatial Audio, exclusively on Apple Music HERE.
Listen to the Apple Music Nashville Sessions playlist HERE.
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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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Bullet and I are back to working together – Wendy Shay

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Ghanaian Afrobeats songstress, Wendy Shay has announced that she has successfully resolved her disagreement with Bullet and Ruff Town records. (more…)

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