Entertainment
Di Asa Season 4 commences with a welcome party for contestants
About 48 contestants for plus size dance reality show dubbed Di Asa have been ushered into the competition with a welcome party.
Activities for the season on the theme, “Staying Safe through Entertainment” include cooking contest, cultural day, talent night among others.
At a welcome party held at the Dor Events in Accra, the Deputy Managing Director of AVM, Mr Kingsley Nsiah-Poku told the contestants, that after three months of audition throughout the 16 regions, the time had now come for the commencement of the show.
According to him, the contestants had been taken through COVID-19 test among others to ensure everyone was in a healthy condition
He said the programme would start with eviction show on Saturdays for the next 14 weeks to pave way for the final show on December 19, 2020.
He said that they would break on December 6, for the contestants to exercise their franchise in the general elections on December 7.
There would be freestyle sessions on Wednesdays, which requires everyone to observe the COVID-19 protocols throughout.
He noted that the winner would be given a salon car prize, whereas the 1st and second runners-up take home Mini Pick-up and tricycle popularly known as “Aboboyaa.
Mr Nsiah-Poku expressed his appreciation to Savannah Paint, Darlin Lemon Alcoholic Beverage, ABii National Savings and Loans, Priority Insurance among others for their continuous support.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Sparqlyn reminisces as he congratulates Shatta Wale for winning two awards at 43rd IRAWMA
Ghanaian musician and former member of musicial gorup, Dunsin, Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh, popularly known as Sparqlyn, has congratulated Ghanaian music heavyweight, Shatta Wale following his impressive double victory at the International Reggae and World Music Awards.
Shatta Wale recently made headlines after winning two major awards at the prestigious event held in Florida, USA, securing Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
Reacting to the achievement, Sparqlyn could not hide his excitement after sighting news of the awards on Monday, May 18, 2025.
According to him, the one thing that caught his attention was the plaque presented to Shatta Wale. He noted that the design looked strikingly similar to the one Dunsin received when they won at the MUSA Awards over a decade ago.
The resemblance, especially the upper part of the plaque, instantly brought back memories of his former group’s historic moment on the African stage 13 years ago when the group represented Ghana proudly in South Africa.
It will be recalled that back in 2013, Dunsin achieved international recognition after winning Most Exciting Group in Africa and Most African Video at the MUSA Awards held in Pretoria, South Africa. The awards came on the back of their global hit project “Ɔyɛadeɛyie,” a song that helped elevate the group’s profile beyond Ghana.
At the time, Sparqlyn, then known by many as Kele within the group, was the one who represented Dunsin at the event to pick up the award.
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
