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Gyakie, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, KiDi, Yaw Tog, others nominated for AFRIMA 2021

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Ghanaian music stars are in the battle for both continental and regional awards in the newly released All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) nomination list.

This year’s list includes Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Gyakie, Yaw Tog, Shatta Wale, KiDi, Black Sherif, and several others.

Leading the 2021 AFRIMA nominations scorecard is South Africa’s sensation duo, Blaq Diamond with eight nominations for their song, ‘SummerYoMuthi’ in ‘Best Male Artiste in Southern Africa’; ‘Artiste of the Year in Africa’; ‘Song of the Year in Africa’; ‘Producer of the Year in Africa’; ‘Best Male Artiste in African Inspirational Music’; ‘Breakout Artiste of the Year’; ‘Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop’; and ‘Best African Duo, Group or Band’.

South Africa’s Focalistic made it to the top of the list for his hit single, ‘Ke Star’ [Remix], featuring Davido and Vigro Deep with seven nominations including ‘Best Male Artiste’ in Southern Africa; ‘Artiste of the Year in Africa’; ‘Song of the Year in Africa’; ‘Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Dance or Choreography’; ‘Best African Collaboration’; ‘Best Artiste, Duo or Group In African Electro’; and ‘Breakout Artiste of the Year’.

With his hit song, ‘Essence’ featuring Tems, Wizkid follows closely with six nominations including ‘Artiste of the Year in Africa’, ‘Best Male Artist in Western Africa’ and ‘Album of the Year’. The Afrobeat singer’s other nominations are ‘Best African Collaboration’, ‘Song of the Year in Africa’, and ‘Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African R n B Soul’. Aya Nakamura of French-Mali with her single, ‘Plus Jamais’ featuring Stormzy; Tanzania’s Diamond Platnumz with his song, ‘waah’ featuring Koffi Olomide; Iba One of Mali for his single, ‘Education’, featuring Oumou Sangare and Mozambique’s DJ Tarico for his song, ‘Yaba buluku’ featuring Burna Boy, Preck & Nelson Tivane have five nominations each.

Nigeria’s sensation, Omah Lay has four nominations in ‘Artiste of the Year in Africa’; ‘Best Artiste in Western Africa’; ‘Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African Pop’ and ‘Breakout Artiste of the Year’ categories. Also, in the group of four nominations are Davido (Nigeria); Fally Ipupa (DRC Congo); MHD (Guinea); Patoranking (Nigeria); and Rayvanny (Tanzania).

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Ghana’s Gyakie leads the three nominations slot in the ‘Best Female Artist in Western Africa’, ‘Best African Collaboration’ and ‘Best Artiste, Duo or Group in African R n B Soul’ categories. Also on the list of three nominations are Bella Shmurda (Nigeria); Nikita Kering (Kenya); Nata (Sierra Leone); Abir (Morocco); Olakira (Nigeria); Burna Boy (Nigeria); Calema (Sao Tome & Principe); Casper Nyovest (South Africa); DJ Moh Green (Algeria); Djelykaba Bintou (Guinea); Ferre Gola (DRC Congo); Gyakie (Ghana); Kamo Mphela (South Africa); Kelly Khumalo (South Africa); Loco (Cameroon); Lojay & Sarz; Makhadzi (South Africa); Nasty C (South Africa); Rebo (DR Congo); Tems (Nigeria); Tiwa Savage (Nigeria); and Vector (Nigeria).

Artistes with two nominations are Shan’L (Gabon); Tayc (Cameroon); The Isomers (Nigeria); T’neeya (Cameroon); Cavemen (Nigeria); Afrie (Uganda); Solking (Algeria); Ko-C (Cameroon); Salatiel & Rutshelle Guillaume (Cameroon); Djodje (Cape Verde); Adekunle Gold (Nigeria); Bensoul (Kenya); Blxckie (South Africa); Franck Biyong (Cameroon); and Innoss’B (DR Congo).

Others are Kidi (Ghana); Ladipoe (Nigeria); Major League DJZ (South Africa); Manal (Morocco); Mapara A Jazz (South Africa); Mi Casa (South Africa); Nandy (Tanzania); Nelson Freitas (Cape Verde); Nomcebo Zikode (South Africa); Sauti Sol (Kenya); Stonebwoy (Ghana); Toofan (Togo); Yaw Tog (Ghana); Yemi Alade (Nigeria) and Zuchu (Tanzania).

Ghana’s Sarkodie bagged a nomination in the

The list, released on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, was from the over 8,880 songs submitted for adjudication. It features over 400 songs from artists in the 30 continental and 10 regional categories cutting across African talents and creatives living on the continent and in the Diaspora.

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“We believe we gave Africans and the world the very best nominations and songs in line with the 8,880 songs received under the year in review,” said Hadja Kobele, a member of the 13-man AFRIMA International Jury, representing Diaspora (USA) & West Africa (Guinea).

“The nominees list comprising 28 continental award categories and 10 regional award categories released for public voting on www.afrima.org is coming few days after a rigorous long-week adjudication process. The remaining two categories – Legend award category will be announced at the awards, while Best Soundtrack in a movie/series/documentary film category was suspended due to low-quality entries for this year’s edition,” Head of Culture, African Union Commission on the Jury, Angela Martins, said.

AFRIMA in partnership with the African Union Commission (AUC) will be broadcast live on 84 television stations in 109 countries from Lagos, Nigeria from November 19-21, 2021.

 

AFRIMA 2021 Nominations List

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Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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Focalistic(Feat. Davido & Vigro Deep)Ke Star (remix)South Africa
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Name of ArtisteTrack titleCountry
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JoseyRebeloteIvory Coast
Manamba KantéWoussai WoussaiGuinea
NiniolaAddictedNigeria
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TemsDamagesNigeria
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Yemi Alade(feat. Mr P)Decieve MeNigeria

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Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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KIDI(feat. Kuami Eugene & Patoranking)SpiritualGhana
MHD(feat. Tiakola)PololoGuinea
Nelson FreitasDpos d’ QuarentenaCape Verde
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Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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BujuOutsideNigeria
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Name of ArtistAlbum titleCountry
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Name of ArtistCountry
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MHDGuinea
Omah LayNigeria
WizKidNigeria

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NAOMI ACHUTRUST IN MECameroon/USA
NataArt ThouSierra Leone/USA
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Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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Diamond Platnumz(feat. Koffi Olomide)WaahTanzania & DR Congo
Dj Tarico (feat. Burnaboy, Preck & Nelson)Yaba buluku(remix)Mozambique & Nigeria
Focalistic & Davido [Feat. Vigro Deep]Ke Star [Remix]South Africa & Nigeria
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Ladipoe (feat. Buju)FeelingNigeria
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Wizkid (feat. Tems)EssenceNigeria

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Name of ArtistCountry
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Dj SinyoritaTanzania
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Dj SpinallNigeria
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Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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Calema (feat. Pérola, Soraia Ramos & Manecas Costa)Kua BuaruSao Tome and Principe
CavemenSelenseNigeria
Chelsy & NsokiVou ArriscarAngola
MI CasaMamelaSouth Africa
Sauti Sol(feat. Bensoul, Nviiri The storyteller, Xenia & NHP)Rhumba JapaniKenya
The IsomersBeat TimeNigeria
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Khaligraph Jones (feat. Sarkodie)WavyKenya
Ko-CPresident Du Rap publiqueCameroon
LADIPOE feat. BujuFeelingNigeria
Nasty CEazySouth Africa
NataArt ThouSierra Leone
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Vector (feat. M.I Abaga & Pheelz)Crown Of ClayNigeria

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Name of Video DirectorTrack title / ArtistCountry
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Steven AwukuKobolé (King Alasko)Guinea
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BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN R&B SOUL

Name of ArtisteTrack titleCountry
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Nikita KeringExKenya
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BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN REGGAE, RAGGA & DANCEHALL

Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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Natty OSafeZimbabwe
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Rosa ReeThat GalTanzania
RugerBounceNigeria
Shatta Wale1 DonGhana
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BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN DANCE OR CHOREOGRAPHY

Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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Flavour(feat. Fally Ipupa & Diamond Platnumz)Berna ReloadedNigeria
Focalistic & Davido [Feat. Vigro Deep]Ke Star [Remix]South Africa
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RayvannyKelebeTanzania
ReboMboteDR Congo
Yemi AladeDancinaNigeria
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BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN HIP HOP

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Rosa ReeSatanTanzania
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BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN JAZZ

Name of ArtisteTrack titleCountry
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Thandi NtuliDikelediSouth Africa
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BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ROCK

Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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The IsomersBeat TimeNigeria

BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN TRADITIONAL

Name of ArtisteTrack titleCountry
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Larry Gaaga (feat. Umu Obiligbo & Davido)Doubting ThomasNigeria
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BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN CONTEMPORARY

Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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Kizz DanielLIENigeria
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Lojay & SARZMonalisaNigeria
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BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN ELECTRO

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Kamo MphelaNkulunkuluSouth Africa
Makhadzi(feat. Mr Brown)MurahuSouth Africa
Naira Marley(feat. Busiswa)ComingNigeria
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BEST ARTISTE, DUO OR GROUP IN AFRICAN POP

Name of ArtisteTrack titleCountry
AbirYachtMorocco
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Djelykaba BintouLA PatronneGuinea
Iba One (feat. Oumou Sangare)EducationMali
Joe BoyShow meNigeria
KiDiTouch itGhana
LockoAu Mariage de ma GoCameroon
Olakira(feat. Davido)In my Maserati (Remix)Nigeria
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RemaBounceNigeria

BEST FEMALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC

Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
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EdenAyoCote d’Ivoire
Kamo MphelaNkulunkuluSouth Africa
MontessSmall Girl Big GodCameroon
NataArt ThouSierra Leone
Noel NderituEnoughKenya
Ruth AsongJirehCameroon
Diana HamiltonAdom WisdomGhana
Kelly KhumaloEmpiniSouth Africa

BEST MALE ARTISTE IN AFRICAN INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC

Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
Ali MukhwanaMaombi YanguKenya
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AzayaAllah LÉ KabonGuinea
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Iba One (feat. Oumou Sangare)EducationMali
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Mister Elad (feat. Cleo Grae)SaluteCameroon
PatorankingCelebrate meNigeria
SjavaUmceboSouth Africa
TZY Panchak (feat. Kameni & Stanley Enow)AminCameroon

BEST GLOBAL ACT

Name of ArtistTrack titleCountry
FaouziaMinefieldsCanada
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Doja CatWomanUSA
H.E.R.Come ThroughUSA
Bruno MarsLeave the Door OpenUSA
Ed SheeranBad HabitsUK
Olivia rodrigoGood 4 UUSA
BeyonceBrown Skin girl(feat. Wizkid, Blue Ivy Carter & SAINt JHN)USA
The WeekendSave your tears(remix)Canada

BREAKOUT ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

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Aveiro DjessNyamaCameroon
Bella Shmurda(feat. Zlatan & Lincoln)Cash AppNigeria
Blaq DiamondSummerYoMuthiSouth Africa
Djelykaba BintouLa PatronneGuinea
FocalisticKe StarSouth Africa
Omah LayGodlyNigeria
Remy AdanGout DeCote d’Ivoire
TemsDamagesNigeria
Yaw tog(feat. Stormzy & Kwesi Arthur)Sore (remix)Ghana
ZuchuSukariTanzania

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Name of ArtisteTrack titleCountry
Ayra StarrsareNigeria
Blxckie (feat. Nasty C)Ye x4South Africa
BujuOutsideNigeria
CkayFelonyNigeria
El Grande Toto(feat. Damso)EtrangerMorocco
Iss 814 (feat. Jeeba)Xool Ma ci BëtSenegal
LojayMonalisaNigeria
REBOMboteDR Congo
RugerBounceNigeria
Xenia ManassehLow KeyKenya

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Name of ProducerTrack titleCountry
Blaq DiamondSummerYomuthiSouth Africa
Dj TaricoYaba Buluku (remix)Mozambique
Kolber ProdLe gout deIvory Coast
Legendury BeatzEssence (feat. Tems)Nigeria
Lizer ClassicWaahTanzania
NapjiFEMNigeria
OlakiraIn my MaseratiNigeria
P PrimeInfinityNigeria
TelzAbuleNigeria
Vigro DeepKe Star(remix)South Africa

SONG OF THE YEAR

Name of ArtisteTrack titleCountry
Blaq DiamondSummerYoMuthiSouth Africa
DavidoFEMNigeria
Diamond Platnumz (feat. Koffi Olomide)WaahTanzania
Dj Tarico(feat. Burna Boy, Preck & Nelson)Yaba buluku (remix)Mozambique
Focalistic[Feat. Davido & Vigro Deep]Ke Star [Remix]South Africa
Olakira(feat. Davido)In my Maserati (remix)Nigeria
Olamide (feat. Omah Lay)InfinityNigeria
PatorankingAbuleNigeria
Rayvanny(feat. Zuchu)Number OneTanzania
Remy AdanLe Gout DeIvory Coast
WizKid(ft. Tems)EssenceNigeria

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Name of ArtisteTrack titleCountry
Nikita KeringExKenya
Nasty CBlack & White (feat. Ari lennox)South Africa
Adekunle Gold, Lucky Daye & Marcel AkunwataSinner (feat. Lucky Daye)Nigeria
BensoulNairobi (feat, Sauti sol, Nviiri The Storyteller & Mejja)Kenya
Iba OneEducation (feat. Oumou Sangare)Mali
Kelly KhumaloEmpiniSouth Africa
Tiwa Savage, Mystro & VitoralliKorobaNigeria
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‘Kuami Eugene is alive and receiving treatment’ – Lynx Entertainment issues statement

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Following news of Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene’s involvement in a car accident, Lynx Entertainment, the record label representing him, has issued an official press statement. (more…)

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Ghana International Trade Fair Center on the eviction and demolition of Fantasy Dome

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The Ghana Trade Fair Company Limited has dismantled the “Fantasy Dome,” owned by Fantasy Entertainment, which has been on the trade fair site since January 2018, to pave way for developers to complete the ongoing “Ghana International Trade Fair Center Development Project.”

The dismantled facility will be available to its owners for it to be relocated.

The tenancy agreement between owners of the Fantasy Dome and the Trade Fair Company Limited expired on 31 December 2023. Since then, all efforts by the management of the Trade Fair Company Limited to get “Fantasy Entertainment” to remove the “Fantasy Dome” from the Trade Fair site has proved futile.

The CEO of Fantasy Entertainment has stated in a Saturday March 17th interview that he has an injunction, but the Trade Fair Company Limited has VEHEMENTLY DENIED any such injunction. In fact the company states that it has not been served with any court processes and no injunction was served on the day of the demolition.

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Ironically, access to the portion of the site where the “Fantasy Dome” is situated at the Trade Fair site is vital for developers to construct the power and water infrastructure for the project as well as the drainage system to serve the new Ghana International Trade Fair Center. The dome has hampered the progress of these works for approximately 12 months.

To this end, the Trade Fair Company Limited on Saturday, 16 March 2024, embarked on an exercise supervised by the Ghana Police Service with support from the National Security Ministry to take down the “Fantasy Dome” in order for construction works on the Trade Fair site to proceed freely.

Brief background

The Ghana Trade Fair Company (GTFCL) was established by an Executive Instrument (EI) in 1960 as a project to facilitate Ghana’s post-independence trade and industrialization drive.

The Executive Instrument 10 acquired a 239.92-acre land for this purpose and to showcase Ghana’s exports with the view to attracting investors into its fledgling economy.

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From its origins in 1960, GTFCL has metamorphosed into a limited liability company strategically positioned to promote and facilitate trade in Ghana.

There have been attempts by successive governments to revive the company through various public-private partnership initiatives. These attempts have focused on redeveloping the entire center under various themes. The current redevelopment project is considered as a core part of President Nana Akufo Addo’s vision to position Ghana as a trade hub for West Africa.

The new Ghana International Trade Fair Center Development Project, when completed, would have a convention and an exhibition center, a technology hub, retail mall, commercial offices, hotel accommodation, and public realm spaces.
Infrastructure works and construction of the major exhibition center are now underway.

It is under the Akufo-Addo government that the company was revived to successfully undertake an aggressive redevelopment of the site. The management and board of directors of the company under this government have worked tirelessly to turn the company into a commercially viable business today and have secured funding from development partners to develop the site.

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The new Ghana International Trade Fair Center Development Project, when completed, would have a convention and an exhibition center, a technology hub, retail mall, commercial offices, hotel accommodation, and public realm spaces.
Infrastructure works and construction of the major exhibition center are now underway.

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Kuami Eugene Survives Car Crash, Sustains Injuries

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Multiple award-winning Ghanaian singer and songwriter, Eugene Kwame Marfo, professionally known as Kuami Eugene narrowly escaped a near-fatal accident when his car rammed into a tipper truck on the night of Sunday, March 17, 2024. (more…)

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Ghana’s Blitz Bazawule’s ‘The Color Purple’ dominates 2024 NAACP Image Awards

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“The Color Purple” a film directed by Ghanaian filmmaker Blitz Bazawule dominated at the 55th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night, taking home four accolades including outstanding motion picture. (more…)

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Mix Master Garzy’s 2MG Music foundation inspires hope through music on Ghana’s Independence Day

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Ghana Independence Day holds great significance for the nation, but for 2MG Music Foundation, it became a day of deeper meaning as they embarked on a journey of compassion at Orthopedic Training Centre in Nsawam.

Benjamin Garzy Mensah, popularly known as Mix Master Garzy is the Founder and CEO of 2MG Music Foundation, an NGO based in Ghana which is also affiliated with the 2MG Music record label.

Their inspiring mission of “Touching Lives through Music: was definitely achieved at the OTC Camp. On Ghana Independence Day, the music foundation arrived at the hospital loaded with instruments, ready to uplift spirits and bring smiles to the patients.

As the musicians played, OTC came alive with the soothing sounds of music. Children had the chance to showcase their talents through dance and song, creating a fun filled inclusive atmosphere. Performing artists rallied to show their unwavering support for the event such as Niashun, Akua Music and Mr Drew and the Band Masters who held the fort for the live entertainment.

The music served as a welcome distraction for the OTC members, reminding them of joy and resilience amidst their physical challenges. Each song imparted a message of hope, showing them, they were not alone in their journey towards healing. Beyond melodies, they forged connections and touched hearts, leaving a lasting impression on children, families and staff. Inspired, they pledged to continue spreading joy through music.

In commemorating Ghana Independence Day at OTC, 2MG Music Foundation embarked on a meaningful journey of compassion and solidarity. Through music, they brought smiles and hope to all, reminding us of the importance of supporting one another in times of need.

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K.K. Kabobo passes on after battling liver disease

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News reaching Ameyaw Debrah Media is that Renowned Highlife musician, Kwabena Kwakye Kabobo, professionally known as K. K. Kabobo has passed on to glory. (more…)

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