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All set for ‘Nite with 26th TGMA Artiste of the Year’ on Friday
music industry players should mark their calendars for an irresistible experience on Friday, June 6, 2024.
The second edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Industry Mixer is on the horizon, and it promises to be a dynamic gathering of Ghana’s music heavyweights and behind-the-scenes music makers.
The event is slated to be broadcast live on TV3 on Friday, 6th June at 8pm.
This exclusive event will host the movers, makers, and masterminds of the music ecosystem to celebrate one common language: music.
The night would be headlined by 5 Star General, King Promise, freshly crowned Artiste of the Year, who will not only perform live but also offer attendees a rare glimpse into his personal journey, reflecting on the milestones, challenges, and stories behind the music that earned him top honours.
The evening will also feature show-stopping performances from rising voices like Titi Owusu, Scott Evans, and the genre-bending duo Lali x Lola, adding even more soul and spark to the lineup.
As part of the evening’s highlights, the Mixer will include the formal presentation of plaques to winners of the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held on May 10, 2025, a night that saw over 20 artistes and music professionals recognised for their exceptional contributions to the industry.
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards is produced by Charterhouse with support from Guinness, KPMG, Closeup, British Council, The Palms Convention Centre, TV3 and proudly sponsored by Telecel.
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Sparqlyn reminisces as he congratulates Shatta Wale for winning two awards at 43rd IRAWMA
Ghanaian musician and former member of musicial gorup, Dunsin, Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh, popularly known as Sparqlyn, has congratulated Ghanaian music heavyweight, Shatta Wale following his impressive double victory at the International Reggae and World Music Awards.
Shatta Wale recently made headlines after winning two major awards at the prestigious event held in Florida, USA, securing Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
Reacting to the achievement, Sparqlyn could not hide his excitement after sighting news of the awards on Monday, May 18, 2025.
According to him, the one thing that caught his attention was the plaque presented to Shatta Wale. He noted that the design looked strikingly similar to the one Dunsin received when they won at the MUSA Awards over a decade ago.
The resemblance, especially the upper part of the plaque, instantly brought back memories of his former group’s historic moment on the African stage 13 years ago when the group represented Ghana proudly in South Africa.
It will be recalled that back in 2013, Dunsin achieved international recognition after winning Most Exciting Group in Africa and Most African Video at the MUSA Awards held in Pretoria, South Africa. The awards came on the back of their global hit project “Ɔyɛadeɛyie,” a song that helped elevate the group’s profile beyond Ghana.
At the time, Sparqlyn, then known by many as Kele within the group, was the one who represented Dunsin at the event to pick up the award.
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
