Entertainment
Amakye Dede, Oforia Amponsah set to thrill fans… At ‘6 String & Drums’ Concert Dec. 22
Amakye Dede and Ofori Amponsah
Egendary highlife musician Amakye Dede will lead headliners including Ofori Amponsah, KK Fosu and Wutah Afriyie for the ‘Ready To Perform, 6 String & Drums’ concert, set for December 22 at the Platinum Hotel, Abokobi in Accra.
The concert, powered by TSF Lighting and Sound, Media Excel and Platinum Hotel, is expected to give party lovers a unique December experience that will leave long-lasting memories.
The event will also feature performances by comedian OB Amponsah and Bless of “Chocho mu Cho” fame among many others.
The concert will be a rare opportunity for fans to witness Amakye Dede live in concert to open this year’s Christmas in a spectacular performance.
According to the lead organiser, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Media Excel, Ernest Kwesi Ennin, ‘Ready to Perform, 6 String & Drums edition is a biennial event that showcases some of the best Ghanaian music from different eras backed with amazing performances.
He said the event was a sealed partnership production between himself and Mr Nana Yaw of TSF Lighting, a leading event logistics supplier and a lighting production company in Ghana with support from Platinum Bay Hotel.
According to him, the team is poised to give Ghanaians and December revelers the best Christmas experience.
Mr. Enin added that the event was also to champion and promote highlife music since many visitors will be in Ghana this Yuletide.
By Edem Mensah Tsortome
Entertainment
Shatta Wale pulls out of Afro+ Fest 2025
The management of Shatta Wale has announced that the artiste will not be able to perform at Afro+ Fest 2025 in Washington, D.C.
In a statement, Media and Public Relations Manager for the Shatta Movement team, Samuel Atuobi Baah, popularly known as Sammy Flex, said the cancellation was due to “unforeseen logistical constraints and tight timelines” which were outside the control of both Shatta Wale and the festival organizers.
According to the statement, Shatta Wale and his team had worked tirelessly over the past weeks to make the performance possible, and the artiste was fully prepared to join his fans in Washington, D.C.
It added that Shatta Wale was “truly disappointed” to miss the moment.
It stressed that the decision was not because of any lack of effort or willingness from Shatta Wale or Afro Plus, but rather a result of challenges many artistes face when traveling internationally under evolving regulations and time-sensitive requirements.
It further assured fans that Afro+ Fest 2025 “will still deliver an incredible experience” and noted that plans were already underway to set a future date for Shatta Wale to connect with his fans in person.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Entertainment
Empress Gifty wins Artiste of the Year at the 6th Ghana Music Awards USA
Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty Adorye, has been crowned Artiste of the Year at the 6th edition of the Ghana Music Awards USA held on August 16, 2025, at ACX1 Studios in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The gospel star, who attended the event with her husband, Mr. Hopeson Adorye, also won the Gospel Song of the Year, making it a double victory on the night.
For the ultimate award, she beat stiff competition from King Promise, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, Fameye, KiDi, King Paluta, and Team Eternity.
The ceremony, which celebrates Ghanaian music talents in both Ghana and the diaspora, saw US-based Ghanaian artistes such as Jay Hover, C-Ben and Kay Rockz receive honors.
Special tributes were paid to late Highlife icons Dada KD and Daddy Lumba, while Gyedu-Blay Ambolley was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The night featured thrilling performances from Empress Gifty, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Kofi Kinaata, and comedian OB Amponsah.
In her acceptance speech, Empress Gifty thanked God, her fans, her manager, and the Ghana Music Awards USA organizers for the recognition.
She expressed her gratitude to radio stations, DJs, and all supporters who have stood by her throughout her career, saying: “I have a grateful heart. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and continues to support my journey. God bless you all.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
