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Empress Gifty crowned Artiste of the Year at 6th GMA USA
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Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty Adorye, has been crowned Artiste of the Year at the sixth edition of the Ghana Music Awards (GMA) held in the United States of America.
The event took place on August 16, at the ACX1 Studios in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The ‘Awieye Pa’ hitmaker, who attended the show with her husband, Mr Hopeson Adorye, also won the Gospel Song of the Year prize, making it a double victory on the night.
Her expressive rendition of ‘Watch Me’ beat competition from King Promise, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, Fameye, KiDi, King Paluta, and Team Eternity.
The ceremony, which celebrates Ghanaian music talents in both Ghana and the diaspora, saw US-based Ghanaian artistes such as Jay Hover, C-Ben and Kay Rockz receive honours.
Special tributes were paid to late Highlife icons Dada KD and Daddy Lumba, while Gyedu-Blay Ambolley was recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The night featured thrilling performances from Empress Gifty, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Kofi Kinaata, and comedian OB Amponsah.
In her acceptance speech, Empress Gifty thanked radio stations, DJs, her manager, and fans who stood by her throughout her career.
The ‘Watch Me’ single released in 2024, has reached over three million views on Youtube.
The song delivers a message of hope and perseverance, encouraging listeners to trust in God’s timing amidst life’s challenges. -GNA
Budding Ghanaian Reggae Gospel artiste Bia Dela is set to host an exclusive listening party for her upcoming single titled ‘JESUS’.
The event is slated for Friday, September 25, at 3:00 PM at the Sunlodge Hotel in Accra.
At the ceremony, Bia Dela will open up about her music journey, her faith, career, and the inspiration behind her unique Reggae Gospel sound.
She is expected to share her experiences as a musician, her transition into Reggae Gospel, the message behind her music, and what fans should expect from the new single.
According to the artiste, she is optimistic that ‘JESUS’ will make a significant impact in the gospel space and beyond.
Bia Dela says she believes she has what it takes to contribute immensely to the growth of the Ghanaian music industry.
The song will be available on all digital stores after the exclusive listening.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Italian premium security door manufacturer Dierre S.p.A. has named award-winning Ghanaian Afrobeats and Highlife artiste King Promise (Gregory Bortey Newman) as the face of its new Ghana and West Africa marketing campaign.
The partnership, managed by Regiments Management Company Limited, forms part of Dierre’s efforts to strengthen its presence in the West African market.
The two-week campaign, themed “Secure What Matters,” will run across digital, outdoor and influencer platforms, with King Promise featuring in a campaign film showcasing Dierre’s Prestige and Synergy security door ranges.
“Home is everything. It is where you protect the people and things that matter most. Dierre builds doors that reflect exactly that security, quality and style without compromise. I am proud to represent a brand that stands for those values,” King Promise said.
Founded in Italy, Dierre is a global manufacturer of armoured security doors, interior doors and fire-protection systems. Its products carry international anti-burglary certifications across Classes 3, 4 and 5, with the company producing hundreds of thousands of doors, locks and safes annually.
King Promise is one of Ghana’s leading Afrobeats and Highlife artistes, known for his distinctive sound, international collaborations and growing global audience.
The partnership combines Dierre’s security and design expertise with King Promise’s influence in contemporary African music and culture, as the brand expands its consumer engagement in Ghana and across West Africa.
