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Bayview Village to host Wendy Shay for Heat Rave concert on Saturday
Ghanaian award winning musician, Wendy Shay will on Saturday, November 20 treat revelers to an unforgettable experience.
The programme dubbed “Heat Rave” is slated for Bayview Village Event Centre at Atomic Junction is a collaboration powered by 360 Group Events.
According to Mr.Daniel Obeng- Fianko, Event Director of Bayview Village, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of 360 Group Events, this is his outfit’s quota to support the creative industry after the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.
He believes that with the necessary support the industry would be viable again for all the ecosystems to benefit.
Mr.Fianko added that all COVID-19 protocols would be adhered to, as they have done in the past.
Wendy Shay’s song ‘Heat’ which is currently making waves is the theme for the event.
She is expected to rock the stage with some other top musicians on the night.
For this reason, Wendy Shay has called on her fans and all music lovers to be at Bayview Village on Saturday for a good time.
“Meet me, the Shaygang President, Wendy Shay at Bayview Village Atomic Junction on Saturday, it’s all about the Heat Rave,” She said.
The RuffTown Record signee together with her team have promised a show full of memories.
Wendy Shay’s latest single “Heat” a song which portrays the daily struggles of the ordinary Ghanaian has been well received across the country.
The biggest event on Ghana’s entertainment calendar is set for a night of honours, pomp, and pageantry.
It is a night where musicians who excelled during the year under review will be rewarded through the endorsement of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board, the Academy, and the general public.
The Grand Arena, the ideal venue for the 27th TGMA, will host a star-studded audience of musicians, media personalities, businessmen, politicians, actors, and footballers among others.
On this night, the most coveted prize is the Artiste of the Year (AOTY) category, which will see the crowning of a new king or queen of Ghana music.
Two heavyweights in the category, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, have the opportunity to set an enviable record as the only artistes to win the coveted title for a third time.
Should they fall short, the opportunity shifts to Black Sherif and Diana Hamilton to equal the record of two wins, joining the elite ranks of past double-winners like VIP.
A win for Diana Hamilton, will set her up in a lonely journey at the top as the only gospel musician, to win the Artiste of the Year for the second time.
Alternatively, Wendy Shay could make her debut by winning the award for the first time. This would make her team up with Diana Hamilton as the only female artistes alive to hold the title. The late Ebony, won it posthumously in 2018.
If the title slips past them and falls to Medikal, he will also become a first-time winner, etching his name into the annals of Ghana music history.
Patrons can look forward to electrifying performances from a long list of confirmed artistes, including Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, R2Bees, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Lasmid, Kofi Kinaata, Samini, and Fido, among others.
Beyond the ultimate prize, several other major categories are up for grabs, including Music Video of the Year, New Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The fourth edition of International AmoFest lived up to its promise on Saturday, May 2, delivering a vibrant “three-in-one” experience that left the audience at Alliance Française in Accra buzzing.
The night was a masterful blend of sound and stagecraft. Berima Amo, the visionary behind the festival, led an impressive lineup of performers, including Pedro Kastelijns, Martha Apini, Rudy Ray, and Lamisi.
Together, they showcased a fusion of global music and authentic Ghanaian Highlife, staying true to the festival’s mission of preserving Ghana’s original rhythmic soul.
Adding a unique layer to the evening, Uncle Ebo Whyte’s Roverman Productions took to the stage, blending theater with the night’s musical energy.
The experience concluded with a high-energy after-party, fulfilling Berima Amo’s goal of creating a truly immersive and memorable night.
Reflecting on the event’s purpose, Amo emphasised the need for intentionality in protecting Highlife.
He called on every Ghanaian, as well as government institutions, to actively foster an environment where the genre can thrive on the global stage.
The main event followed a successful educational outreach on April 24, where over 250 high school students participated in a Highlife workshop at the Centre for National Culture.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
