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African Legends Night patrons yearn for more
● Samini in his element
It Was An Ecstatic Atmosphere At The Grand Arena Auditorium At The Accra International Conference Centre, When Four Big Wigs In Ghana Music Took Their Turn On The Big Stage To Enthrall Patrons At The 10th Edition Of The African Legends Night Held Last Friday.
Not Even The Friday Night Rains Could Deter Patrons From Taking Part In A Moment Which Would Be Etched In The Annals Of Ghana’s Music, As Many Revellers Thronged The Auditorium To Enjoy Authentic Ghanaian Music.
This Year’s Edition Which Was The First Time The Show Was Held In December Saw Ghanaian Music Diva, Efya, Open The Show With Breathtaking Performance.
Clad In A Long Lemon Green Dress, Efya Dished Out Some Amazing Songs From Her Repertoire To The Admiration Of The Crowd.
The Fun Was Taken To Another Level, When Rex Owusu Marfo, Affectionately Called Rex Omar, Surprisingly Entered With The Song Described By Many As Gospel Jama, Titled ‘Maba’ Which Got People On Their Feet In The Auditorium.
He Went Further To Entertain Patrons With Songs Like Abiba, Obi Do Ba, Daada Di Da, Dangerous Among Other Powerful Songs.
The African Dancehall King, Samini, Took His Turn To Compound The Excitement As He Got The Crowd To Be On Their Feet Throughout And To Sing Along Most Of His Hit Songs From His Catalogue.
The Serious Man, Abrantie Amakye Dede, One Of Ghana’s Iconic And Decorated Musicians, Had His Turn, And As Always, He Switched The Excitement To A Notch Higher.
At The End Of The Show, Many Patrons Called For A Part Two Of The Show To Seal Christmas And Expressed Appreciation To Organisers For Giving Them Value For Money.
According To Them, The Artistes Lived Up To The Billing With Wonderful Display To Make The 10th Edition A Memorable One.
Since Its Inception, The Event Has Celebrated Music Legends On The African Continent Including Hugh Masekela, Daddy Lumba, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Kojo Antwi, Femi Kuti, Amakye Dede, Kanda Bongoman, Awilo Longomba, George Darko, Ofie Kudjo, Freddie Meiway, Ben Brako, Gyedu Blay Ambulley, Samini, Nana Tuffuor, Akosua Adjepong, Amandzeba, 2Face Idibia, Nat Brew, Ackah Blay, Among Many Others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
Legendary gospel artist Herty Ofori Borngreat is officially returning to the music scene after a 13-year hiatus, her management announced Wednesday.
The surprise announcement ends over a decade of absence from the music industry for the celebrated singer.
According to an official statement released by her management team, the upcoming comeback will feature a rollout of new music projects and various spirit-filled initiatives aimed at inspiring hope and connecting with believers globally.
“We are delighted to officially announce that Herty Ofori Borngreat is making a highly anticipated return to the gospel music scene,” the management team noted in a statement, expressing deep gratitude to fans and partners for their unwavering loyalty during her long absence.
They added, “We are confident that this comeback will be both impactful and memorable.”
Management has urged fans, the media, and the global gospel community to follow her official social media platforms for update.
No specific dates have been set for the first single, but updates are expected in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
