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Beccainspires women after topping UPSA graduating class
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Ghanaian award winning musician, Rebecca Acheampong Sanni-Daniel, known in showbiz circles as Becca, has inspired women after emerging the overall best graduating student of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA).
She bagged Masters in Brands and Communication Management and was the valedictorian with a Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.29.
Delivering her valedictory speech on behalf of the class of 2022 on Tuesday, she said she hoped someone especially girls out there would be inspired by her feat to study hard and also come out with flying colours.
The songstress said she was a testimony that “if you dare to dream, you can have it.”
According to her, as a wife, mother, a career professional and a singer, furthering her education seemed impossible, but her ever-supporting husband, DrSanni-Daniel, stood by her through thick and thin to realise her dream.
Becca added that “I dedicate this to every young girl out there, do not underestimate the power and the mind of a determined woman.”
She acknowledged the Vice Chancellor and lecturers for their commitment and efforts in shaping the future of their students.
Becca attended Wesley Girls Senior High School, and later studied Child Care Education at Croydon College, UK.
With determination to attain higher heights in education, she attended Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) where she graduated with First Class Honours after studying Operations and Project Management.
Becca has been in the music industry for about 15 years with numerous songs to her repertoire and over 70 awards in Ghana and beyond.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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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
