Entertainment
GMA-UK unveils nominees
Nominees for this year’s Ghana Music Awards-UK has been unveiled over the weekend at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.
The event which brought many industry players together saw performances from Jayana, Kwabena Kwabena, KK Fosu, Akwaboah and others.
The nominees for Hiplife/Hip Hop Artistes of the Year category will be a tight competition for Black Sherif, Amerado, Sarkodie, D-Black and Medikal.
For the Hiplife/Hip Hop Song of the Year has songs likeAbotr3 (Patience) – Amerado ft. Black Sherif,Coachella – Sarkodie ft. Kwesi Arthur, Second Sermon – Black Sherif, Asuoden – Sista Afia ft. Kuami Eugene, and Heat – Wendy Shay.
Other songs in the category are, Kweku The Traveller – Black Sherif, Anadwo – Kwame Yesu ft Black Sherif & Kimilist, Sika – Kimilist ft. Yaw Tog & Kwame Yesu, Holy F4K – Smallgod x Ivorian Doll x Vic Mensa x Black Sherif x Kwaku DMC and22InTwo’s-BallJ.
Kofi Kinaata, Cina Soul, Akwaboah, Kuami Eugene, Fameye, Kwabena Kwabena and Sista Afia will battle it out for the Highlife Artiste of the Year crown.
For their consistency since their emergence onto the music scene, Mona 4Reall, Black Sherif, Efe Grace, Scott Evans, Lady Opheilia, Jayana, Kimilist and Malcom Nuna earned nomination at the New Artiste Of The Year category.
The ultimate category which is Artiste of the Year, will be a tough huddle for Black Sherif, King Promise, KiDi, Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene, Akwaboah, Stonebwoy, Celestine Donkor and Diana Hamilton
There are other categories up for contest for artistes based in Ghana and the United Kingdom, for the event slated for London on October 29, 2022.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
‘Crossing Paths’premieres tomorrow
Reverend Charlene Quaye, Executive Producer for Diamond Pillar Production, is set to premiere a must watch Christian romantic drama titled ‘Crossing Paths’ today at the Silverbird Cinemas at Accra Mall and West Hills Mall.
The film promises to captivate audiences with its moving portrayal of love found in unexpected places, brought to life by some of Ghana’s most celebrated actors.
Rev. Quaye told The Spectator that the film’s central message was beautifully summed up in the timeless biblical verse: “In His time, He makes all things beautiful.”
According to her, through laughter, tears, and transformation, ‘Crossing Paths’ reminds viewers that love often arrives when least expected and that with patience, support, and open hearts, even the most unlikely relationships can blossom.
Directed by renowned filmmaker Pascal Amanfo, the cast includes Joyce Ama Maanu, Edwin Agbeli Jnr, Bella Agyemang, Omari Dwamena, Don K. Kingsley Yamoah, and Charlene Quaye.
Other veteran actress Irene Opare and the ever-versatile Roselyn Ngissah, alongside Jessica Williams and Peter Ritchie, also features in ‘Crossing Paths’ which explores the emotional journeys of three couples who discover love through chance encounters, faith, and personal growth.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Entertainment
Barima Amo set to thrillpatrons at International AmoFest 2025
All is set for an awe-inspiring experience at this year’s International AmoFest, slated for Saturday, July 5, 2025 at the Alliance Française.
According to the organisers, this edition would be bigger than ever.
As part of the festival, the day ahead of the event has been earmarked for an exclusive workshop with the guest artistes from the Netherlands.
Patrons of the workshop will discuss topics like; ‘the Ghanaian musicians as part of the global creative community’ and other issues like ‘financial literacy in the arts’.
The session would be addressed by bankers, the tourism sector players, government stakeholders and representatives from SSNIT.
“I’m taking it back to the beginning with unforgettable songs from my very first CD release,” Amo revealed.
According to him, “I want to hear from you, let me know which songs you want to hear me perform, share your favourite throwbacks, and let’s create a set list together.”
Patrons will enjoy performances from soulful Ebony Winters and the genre-blending Kotokid, both from the Netherlands.
Revellers would have an unforgettable experience with the incredible
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
