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Organizers cancel Burna Boy’s concert in South Africa, AKA reacts

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Two concerts in South Africa, expected to feature Nigerian star Burna Boy, have been cancelled following “increasing threats of violence”, a statement from the organisers says.

He had been scheduled to appear at what was dubbed the Africans Unite concerts in Cape Town and Pretoria at the weekend.

The announcement that he was going to appear had attracted controversy as in September, during a wave of xenophobic violence in South Africa, Burna Boy had vowed not to go to South Africa again until the government “wakes up”.

He tweeted that he had personally had his own “xenophobic experiences at the hands of South Africans ” in 2017.

Earlier this month, after changing his mind about going to South Africa, Burna Boy said he would donate part of the proceeds from the concert to the victims of xenophobic attacks.

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But the invitation of the Afrobeats star was criticized by some South African artists.

Last week, a group calling itself the Tshwane Entertainment Collective wrote a critical letter to the government over the concert.

“Whoever may have deemed that the country needs a PR exercise of this nature would have done so largely as a result of the callous, misleading and unwarranted incitement by this very artist,” the Collective is quoted as saying.

“Not only did he spread falsehoods through his extensive platform, he literally incited violence and hate,” it added.

Burna Boy, who had earlier in a now-deleted tweet threatened South African artist AKA, denied that he was inciting violence, and in a tweet called for unity.

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Announcing the cancellation of the concerts, Phambili Media said its decision came after the Tshwane Entertainment Collective’s call for a boycott and the “increasing threats of violence from other unfortunate segments of the public”. But the company did not specify what those threats were.

“The safety of all attendees, artists and crew comes first,” it added.

Burna Boy’s inclusion on the line-up was widely criticized after rapper, AKA took to social media to lead a campaign against him.

See AKA’s response and how other South Africans are reacting below….

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Clemento Suarez Urges Ghanaian Entertainers to Quit Smoking 

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Renowned Ghanaian comedian and actor, Clemento Suarez has expressed concern over the increasing prevalence of smoking among Ghanaian talents. (more…)

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Sarkodie is untouchable when it comes to rap and steeze – Efia Odo 

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Ghanaian actress and social media personality, Efia Odo, known in private life as Andrea Owusu has recently commended multiple award-winning rapper, Sarkodie for his remarkable success in the music industry. (more…)

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Sarkodie endorses Guru’s UG SRC presidential bid

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Celebrated Ghanaian rapper, Michael Owusu Addo, better known as Sarkodie, has endorsed Guru’s bid for President of the Students’ Representative Council (SRC) at the University of Ghana. (more…)

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Telecel supports TGMA’s Music for Good Award to recognise social impact of musicians

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Charterhouse, organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), has announced Telecel Ghana as the new category sponsor of the Music for Good award. The honourary award aims to reward and amplify the positive social change made by musicians beyond their craft.

As part of its ongoing transition to Telecel Ghana, the telecoms giant is rolling out a series of rebranded initiatives including merging the Green Award into the existing Music for Good award. The winner of the Music for Good award will be revealed at the grand climax of the TGMAs on Saturday, 1st June and presented with a recognition plaque and a cheque of 20,000 Ghana cedis towards their impact project.

The Music for Good award will recognise an artiste who released a song in the year under review and went beyond their music to contribute significantly to a social cause, including but not limited to youth mentorship, health, education, economic empowerment, social development, and environmental initiatives.

The decision to merge the Green Award with the existing Music for Good award was reached to celebrate the wider contributions of musicians to their communities, shifting the sole focus from environmental efforts to the broader spectrum of social impact.

Ing. Patricia Obo-Nai, CEO of Telecel Ghana, the headline sponsor of the TGMAs indicated that supporting the Music for Good award shows the TGMAs commitment to celebrating musicians who use their influence to push for positive change and add value to the lives of people and communities. 

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“We believe musicians have the talent and power to inspire, connect, change lives and communities positively. The Music for Good category will celebrate and honour musicians who go above and beyond in using their influence for the greater good,” Patricia said.

The Music for Good award will shine the spotlight on musicians who have leveraged their fame and influence for tangible impact.

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The 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Night is here!! Ready?

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The 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards Night is here!! Ready?

Call it ‘Ghana Music’s Biggest Night’, ‘The Most Anticipated Event’ or ‘The Grand Convocation of Celebrities’, and you will be anything but wrong. The Ghana Music Awards, celebrating its 25th Anniversary, proudly brought to you by Telecel, will climax on 1st June, 2024 with an amazing musical show and awards presentation to deserving artistes, preceded by the glam of red carpet. Ready? 

This year’s edition will not only celebrate the 25year milestone, but also pay tribute to the people, culture, and music of Ghana. The event promises to be the most memorable yet, with performances from some of the most sort after artists on the continent, including Stonebwoy, Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Mr. Drew, Nacee, Amerado, King Paluta, Efya, Amaree, and Team Eternity.

 

The most anticipated moment of the night is the announcement of the coveted Artiste of the Year award. This prestigious accolade recognizes the artist who has made the biggest impact in the industry over the past year, adjudged by the board, academy and the general public. The competition is fierce, as musicians continue to raise the bar with their talent, creativity and ingenuity. Thirty (30) categories will be awarded throughout the evening, honoring artistes of various genres, collaborative works, and individual achievements.

Join the celebration, the glitz and glamor, the unforgettable performances and the crowning moments on Saturday, 1st of June at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, at 7pm. Tickets are available at Charterhouse Office for Ghc500 Premium and Ghc700 VIP. Or simply dial *713*33*25#. For VVIP Tickets call 0501288520. Alternatively catch the experience, live on TV3 at 8pm and on YouTube – Charterhouse Live. 

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The 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards is powered by Charterhouse, with support from TV3, Guinness, Captain Morgan, Closeup, British Council, our media partners and proudly brought to you by Telecel, connecting energies!

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Kwesi Amewuga Wins TGMA Unsung Artiste Of The Year

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Ahead of the most prestigious music awards scheme in Ghana, Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2024(TGMA) slated for  1st June, Kwesi Amewuga has been announced winner of the Unsung initiative. (more…)

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