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All Set for Ghana Jamaica Homecoming Festival in August
• Inset: Abdul Fatawu Alhassan and Gilbert Aggrey in a handshake
The time has finally come for Ghana and Jamaica to team up in the creative arts for the mutual benefit of stakeholders in both countries.
The initiative dubbed, ‘Ghana Jamaica Homecoming’ is aimed at promoting music, tourism, sports, arts and culture to bridge the gap between Ghana and Jamaica.
This event is a partnership among Broadway Entertainment, Dadason Entertainment and Kaya Tours Ghana.
Speaking at the launch which took place at the Accra Tourist Information Centre, the Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) of Broadway Entertainment, Abdul Fatawu Alhassan affectionately called Cash, revealed that the initiative was first launched on July 24, 2018.
According to him, when the idea dawned on his outfit, he shared it with Jamaican multiple award winner, Gramps Morgan who endorsed it. Unfortunately, it was kept on hold as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Thankfully,we are back on track to ensure the successful relaunch and subsequent implementation between the two countries which have something in common,” he said.
He added that the programme is scheduled for August 3 to 16, and as part of it, a delegation from Ghana will be in Jamaica for their 60th Independence celebration, where some artistes like Stonebwoy, Samini and Jefri King among others are expected to perform.
He called on government, corporate bodies and everyone to give them the necessary support for a smooth event.
The Managing Director of Kaya Tours, Gilbert Aggrey, affectionately called Abeiku Santana, said, Ghana is a gateway of Africa with about 44 castles and Forts out of the 47 in Africa.
According to him, this, one could confidently say majority of the Blacks in Caribbean and other parts of the world are from Ghana.
Mr. Aggrey added that it was time for to go to Jamaica to explore other opportunities and grow the relationship, and called for Unity between Ghana and Jamaica.
Also at the event was the Chief of Sowutuom, Nii Osabu Akwei I, who endorsed and called on Ghanaians to do same.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Organiser of Ghana Music Awards (GMA)-USA has honoured Founder of Reign House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, for his enormous support to the music industry.
GMA-USA, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Denise Boafo, affectionately called Don, made the presentation on Sunday, October 12, at the Chapel.
Presenting the citation, Mr Boafo said Prophet Eric Boahen has been a support system for various sections of Ghana’s music ecosystem.
This, he said, has gone a long way to keep many gospel artistes in business regardless of challenges confronting the industry.
“This is in recognition of your remarkable contribution to the gospel music industry in Ghana and beyond,” he said.
He revealed that the Man of God substantially supported this year’s GMA-USA, a gesture which cannot be kept under the rug.
On his part, Prophet Eric Boahen expressed his appreciation to the organisers for the gesture.
According to him, the gesture was a motivation to him and others to continously support the cause of GMA-USA.
He charged the organisers to work assiduously to promote Ghana Music in the diaspora.
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Renowned Ghanaian music heavyweight, Empress Gifty, has dedicated her seven awards won in 2025 to President John Dramani Mahama.
The musician and her management, led by Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, together with her husband, Mr Hopeson Adorye, called on the President at the Jubilee House on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Empress Gifty, in her remarks, said the visit was to officially congratulate the President, who has been a father figure for her for many years, and also update him on successes chalked in her career.
She thanked the President for his guidance over the years and promised to even do better in the years ahead, as she prepares to release her new song for the year.
The gospel musician also appealed to President Mahama to consider building a large seating auditorium for the creative arts industry.
She appealed to the President for a 10,000 to 30,000 large seating auditorium to improve the fortunes of the creative sector when it comes to events in the country.
This, she said, would go a long way to help the sector flourish and position the country for other international events in the future.
Additionally, she urged the President to ensure the creative sector gets substantial allocation in the next budget.
The President, on his part, thanked Empress Gifty, who he calls his daughter, and the team for the visit, expressing how proud he was of her growth.
Again, he charged her to continuously work even harder for more laurels.
President Mahama pledged his commitment to the growth of the creative arts industry, adding that with regard to a large seating auditorium for the space, he has received some designs and suggestions for a convention centre which are under consideration.
According to him, once suggestions were approved and issues of funding are addressed, this would serve a multipurpose function and host many activities throughout the year.
The President further pledged his unflinching support for the creative arts sector and assured of budgetary support in the years ahead.
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