Entertainment
25th TGMA: Who wins Artiste of the Year today?
It is that time of the year where musicians who have excelled in the year 2023 are rewarded at Ghana’s prestigious music awards, dubbed Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) for excellence in their line of duty.
The programme slated for today at the Grand Arena has generated a lot of conversations regarding winners for various categories.
Clearly, there is some historic twist as the scheme marks 25 years.
One of the contentious categories, the Artiste of the Year, has strongly come up for discussion on various platforms.
Six of Ghana’s heavyweights, Stonebwoy, King Promise, Sarkodie, Kuami Eugene, Nacee and Black Sheriff are in strong contest for the coveted title.
However, Stonebwoy and King Promise seem closer to the crown as artistes with the most audience appeal in the calendar year.
Also, another category which will be up for a contest is the Best Rap Performance.
This category which considers the best artiste in wordplay, rhymes, flow and dexterity in piecing rap together on a record, will see Lyrical Joe, Sarkodie, Amerado, Eno Barony, FimFim, Strongman and Medikal will battle it out for the ultimate.
It will be a fierce contest in the search for the Most Popular Song of 2023, as songs like, Hossana – Bandy Banero, Yaya – Black Sherif, Scar – Gyakie ft JBee, Victory – Joyce Blessing, Liquor – KiDi ft Stonebwoy, Terminator – King Promise, Monica – Kuami Eugene, Case Remix – Mr Drew ft Mophty and Aseda – Nacee lock horns.
Best New Artiste would be a battle for Bandy Banner, DSL, King Paluta, Maya Blu, Olivetheboy and Oseikrom Sikanii.
Luckily, budding rapper, Kwesi Amewugah knows his fate, as he was declared Unsung Artiste of the Year ahead of the main event tonight.
Categories like Highlife Song of the Year, Gospel Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Song Writer of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Male and Female Vocalist of the Year among others would have to wait for the event today to know how the board, academy and the general public voted.
Patrons would be thrilled with performances from some of the most sought-after artistes on the continent, including Stonebwoy, Kuami Eugene, King Promise, Mr. Drew, Nacee, Amerado, King Paluta, Efya, Amaree, and Team Eternity.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Nana Jesse releases prayer song from Upper Room Experience concert
Kumasi-based gospel singer Nana Jesse, known in showbiz circles as Sylvester Gyasi, has released a prayer song from the Upper Room Experience Concert.
The song, titled ‘let your will be my will’, reflects Nana Jesse’s heartfelt surrender to God, expressing his dependency on divine guidance.
Through soul-stirring lyrics and a harmonious chorus, he and his accompanying musicians declared their submission to God’s will, reaffirming their trust in His direction.
Released on Friday, May 30, the song is already resonating with listeners, gaining more views on YouTube within days of its debut.
Fans have praised its uplifting message and the rich blend of voices that bring the prayer to life.
‘Let your will be my will’ was carefully arranged by Nana Jesse, Nana Kofi Junior, and Moses Boadu, ensuring a powerful and spiritually enriching experience for all.
With its heartfelt lyrics and inspiring melodies, it is set to bless many across different walks of life, offering a reminder of faith, surrender, and divine purpose.
The official song is available now on YouTube.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Entertainment
Miss Tourism Ghana 2024 thrills the world at Miss Orient Tourism Global
2024 Miss Tourism Ghana, Lawrencia Ama Yeboah, thrilled the world with breathtaking performances at the recently concluded Miss Orient Tourism Global pageant in Malaysia.
Her mind-blowing performance earned her the 2nd runner-up slot and other accolades at Miss Orient Tourism.
Miss Orient Tourism Global is a beauty pageant focused on promoting tourism and celebrating global unity and cultural diversity.
Speaking to The Spectator after the event, Miss Tourism 2024, Lawrencia Ama Yeboah said, it is a dream come true and honour to represent her beloved Ghana on a global stage.
She said, from “May 18 to 24, I immersed myself in the vibrant culture of Malaysia for the Miss Orient Tourism Global pageant, and I’m thrilled to share that I’ve returned home as the Second Runner-Up. It was an absolute dream come true, and I couldn’t be prouder of what we, as Ghana, achieved.
According to her, the week was a whirlwind of unforgettable moments,adding that they kicked things off with glamorous evening gown and swimwear photoshoots, which were her first real taste of the international spotlight.
“However,it was during the National Costume competition that my heart truly swelled with pride. I poured my soul into showcasing Ghana’s rich heritage, and standing there in our beautiful traditional attire, I was absolutely ecstatic to be named the First Runner-Up for Best National Costume.It felt like a win for every Ghanaian, a testament to our incredible artistry,” she revealed.
Recounting how her experience commenced, she told the paper “Our journey took us from the historical charm of Melaka to the bustling energy of Kuala Lumpur, where we settled into the luxurious Royal Chulan Damansara. The excitement continued at the KL Gateway Mall, where subsidiary awards were presented. I was genuinely humbled and delighted to be awarded Miss Crowning Glory.”
The grand finale on May 23,2025 was electrifying considering the fierce competition, however, Miss Tourism Ghana became overjoyed to win another sash as the Second Runner-Up Miss Photogenic, proving that Ghana’s beauty truly shines.
Excitement reached its crescendo when she was called again as the overall Second Runner-Up of Miss Orient Tourism Global.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Miss Tourism Ghana Organisation, Mrs. Delphine Brew-Hammond, expressed appreciation to GTP, Tang Palace Hotel, NASCO, Kaya Tours, Lush Hair, and Max Beauty, among others, for helping project Ghana’s cultural heritage on the international stage.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
