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GMA-UK: KABFAM sponsors lucky customer to London
The East Legon branch of KABFAM Ghana was filled with excitement but mixed with shock during a short presentation ceremony held for winners of KABFAM GMA-UK “Buy and Fly to London” promotion.
The promotion was intended to select five winners and reward them with products and fly the ultimate winner and the partner to London to watch this Year’s Ghana Music Awards-UK in October.
The presentation ceremony saw KABFAM Ambassador, Mr.Mikki Osei Berko present various prizes to the lucky winners on Tuesday.
The ultimate winner, Police Constable, Richard Morgan Adjetey was presented with documents to facilitate his trip to the United Kingdom to watch Ghana Music Awards UK live in London with his wife.
The first runner-up, Ms.Jacqueline Dufu, received a table top fridge, whereas the third prize which was a 32 inch NASCO LED television went to Ms.Stella Asiedu.
Glad Adongo and Isaac Nsobila who emerged fourth and fifth respectively took home Toshiba microwaves.
Speaking at the ceremony on Tuesday, Brand Ambassador of KABFAM, Mr. Osei Berko said, out of thousands of entries received from about 12 branches, the five emerged winners of the promotion after a live draw.
He revealed that more promotions would be introduced before the end of the year, and called on customers to be on the look out.
The ultimate winner, Constable Morgan said that he was skeptical upon hearing he had won a trip to the UK.
“Initially, I didn’t believe, I thought it was one of those things, however It later turned out to be true when I heard the voice of Mikki Osei Berko in a telephone call,” he said.
Against this backdrop,all the winners expressed their appreciation to KABFAM for redeeming their promise to customers and urged others to fully participate in the upcoming ones.
KABFAM is the main sponsor of this year’s GMA-UK event powered by Allordia Promotion in partnership with Westcoast slated for October to reward deserving Ghanaian Musicians.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The biggest event on Ghana’s entertainment calendar is set for a night of honours, pomp, and pageantry.
It is a night where musicians who excelled during the year under review will be rewarded through the endorsement of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board, the Academy, and the general public.
The Grand Arena, the ideal venue for the 27th TGMA, will host a star-studded audience of musicians, media personalities, businessmen, politicians, actors, and footballers among others.
On this night, the most coveted prize is the Artiste of the Year (AOTY) category, which will see the crowning of a new king or queen of Ghana music.
Two heavyweights in the category, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, have the opportunity to set an enviable record as the only artistes to win the coveted title for a third time.
Should they fall short, the opportunity shifts to Black Sherif and Diana Hamilton to equal the record of two wins, joining the elite ranks of past double-winners like VIP.
A win for Diana Hamilton, will set her up in a lonely journey at the top as the only gospel musician, to win the Artiste of the Year for the second time.
Alternatively, Wendy Shay could make her debut by winning the award for the first time. This would make her team up with Diana Hamilton as the only female artistes alive to hold the title. The late Ebony, won it posthumously in 2018.
If the title slips past them and falls to Medikal, he will also become a first-time winner, etching his name into the annals of Ghana music history.
Patrons can look forward to electrifying performances from a long list of confirmed artistes, including Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, R2Bees, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Lasmid, Kofi Kinaata, Samini, and Fido, among others.
Beyond the ultimate prize, several other major categories are up for grabs, including Music Video of the Year, New Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The fourth edition of International AmoFest lived up to its promise on Saturday, May 2, delivering a vibrant “three-in-one” experience that left the audience at Alliance Française in Accra buzzing.
The night was a masterful blend of sound and stagecraft. Berima Amo, the visionary behind the festival, led an impressive lineup of performers, including Pedro Kastelijns, Martha Apini, Rudy Ray, and Lamisi.
Together, they showcased a fusion of global music and authentic Ghanaian Highlife, staying true to the festival’s mission of preserving Ghana’s original rhythmic soul.
Adding a unique layer to the evening, Uncle Ebo Whyte’s Roverman Productions took to the stage, blending theater with the night’s musical energy.
The experience concluded with a high-energy after-party, fulfilling Berima Amo’s goal of creating a truly immersive and memorable night.
Reflecting on the event’s purpose, Amo emphasised the need for intentionality in protecting Highlife.
He called on every Ghanaian, as well as government institutions, to actively foster an environment where the genre can thrive on the global stage.
The main event followed a successful educational outreach on April 24, where over 250 high school students participated in a Highlife workshop at the Centre for National Culture.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
