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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.
Ghana’s First Lady, Lordina Mahama, has made a generous donation to the country’s national female Under-17 and Under-20 teams – Black Maidens and Black Princesses- as they continue preparations for major international assignments.
The donation, made on Friday, May 22, was presented on behalf of the First Lady by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, at the GFA Technical Centre in Prampram.
The gesture forms part of efforts to motivate and support Ghana’s young female footballers as they prepare to represent the country on the international stage.
The donation included essential food items and toiletries aimed at supporting the welfare and well-being of the players and technical teams.
The donation included cartons of Milo, T-rolls, soft drinks, toiletries, and a range of essential supplies aimed at supporting the welfare of the players, enhancing camp conditions, and easing preparations ahead of their respective assignments.
The Black Maidens are currently engaged in preparations for the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers and are set to take on Liberia women’s national under-17 football team in the second-leg encounter in Liberia this weekend.
Meanwhile, the Black Princesses have already secured qualification to the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup after overcoming Uganda in the qualifiers, extending Ghana’s remarkable record to eight consecutive appearances at the tournament.
The donation by the First Lady was expected to boost morale within both camps while reinforcing national support for the young female footballers who continue to make the country proud.
The prosecution has officially rested its case in The Republic v Solomon Asamoah & Another, the high-profile legal battle commonly referred to as the “Sky Train” case.
The Deputy Attorney General Justice Srem Sai announced the development, praising the state’s team of hard-working prosecutors for successfully anchoring the state’s evidence before the High Court.
The criminal trial centers on the former Chief Executive Officer and the former Board Chairman of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF).
The duo stands accused of illegally authorizing and paying out US$2 million to a foreign company without obtaining board directives or other mandatory statutory approvals.
State investigators have confirmed that the disbursed millions cannot be found.
Following the closure of the prosecution’s case, the accused persons moved the court for an opportunity to file a submission of no case.
The presiding judge granted the application, ordering the defense to submit their arguments by June 8.
The outcome of the June 8 filings will decide the fate of the trial:
With this, if the judge finds the defense’s submission convincing, the accused will be acquitted and discharged however, If the judge dismisses the submission, the court will order the accused officials to take the stand and explain why they should not face prison sentences.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
