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All set for 25th Ghana Music Awards Anniversary Launch & Unveiling of Nominees tomorrow
The 25th edition of the Ghana Music Awards is highly anticipated, as it promises to showcase the best talent in the music industry.
The objective of the scheme is to identify, recognise and reward outstanding achievements in the music industry.
The process began on January 29, 2024, when a call was made to the industry and its stakeholders to submit their works from 1st January to December 31, 2023.
According to the organisers, the response was overwhelming, with thousands of entries pouring in by February 29.
Following this industry stakeholders and on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at 8pm at the Grand Arena (AICC), the nominees will be announced.
The event is set to be in three activities, thus, the launch 25th Anniversary, unveiling of nominees and sponsors.
Since 2000 the awards scheme has become the pivot on which the music industry spins.
The scheme is made up of an Academy which is made up of DJs, presenters, producers and the likes, A board, made up of industry experts and the general public.
For 24 years, the scheme has held the Music, the people and the culture of Ghana.
The unveiling of the 25th anniversary nominees is eagerly awaited by music enthusiasts and industry insiders alike. Since the submission deadline, the board, research team, and the GMA secretariat have been diligently reviewing the works from 2023.
This process involves meticulous listening, reviews, and extensive analysis of data, lyrics, and production quality.
The night would be a moment of excitement and anticipation, as artistes and their fans eagerly hope to see their names among the chosen few.
Unlike previous years where a bulk of the categories are unveiled hourly during the day, the 25th anniversary takes a different trajectory, with all categories being unveiled at the event.
The Ashanti South Regional Police Intelligence Directorate has arrested two suspects in connection with a robbery attack on an Indian national in Obuasi and a separately planned robbery operation targeting a distribution company in the same area.
On April 16, 2026, Police received credible intelligence that a group of armed men were planning an attack in Obuasi. A police team moved swiftly into the area and arrested suspect Iddrisu Fuseini, also known as “Iddi”, at his hideout in Bedieso, Obuasi.
During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a six-member gang that attacked an Indian national at his residence at New Baakoyeden, Obuasi, on April 12 2026, robbing him of GH₵150,000.00.
He disclosed that the attack was orchestrated following a tip-off from suspect Ibrahim, an employee of the victim, who informed the gang that the victim kept large sums of money.
Further investigations led to the arrest of a second suspect, Shaibu Mohammed, also known as “SM” or “Cicinati”, on 20th April 2026 at his hideout in Gausu, Obuasi. During interrogation, he admitted to participating in the planning of the robbery and confirmed that the gang had further planned to rob a distribution company near Mawuli Hotel in Obuasi.
Investigations have further revealed that both suspects are currently standing trial at the Obuasi Circuit Court in connection with a separate robbery of GH₵600,000.00.
A manhunt is ongoing to arrest the remaining accomplices, identified as Khalifa, Edward, Prof, Waddle, Ebbe, and Ibrahim, and to recover a pump action gun and a locally manufactured pistol believed to be in their possession.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, together with members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), on April 17, 2026, decorated nineteen (19) senior officers who have been promoted to their next ranks based on the recommendations of the Police Council and approval of the President, John Dramani Mahama.
The ceremony, held at the National Police Headquarters in Accra, forms part of efforts to recognise merit, dedication, and long-standing service within the Ghana Police Service, while strengthening leadership across key operational and administrative levels.
The officers promoted from Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) to Commissioner of Police (COP) are Dr. Luke Asue-In-Yeng Zakpaa, Mr. Frederick Agyei, Mr. Duuti Tuaruka, Mr. Arthur Osei-Akoto, Mr. Darko Offei Lomotey, Mr. Eric Ken Winful, Mr. Barnabas Nambont Nasumong, and Mr. Desmond Owusu Boampong.
The IGP and members of POMAB congratulated the officers and urged them to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in the discharge of their duties.
