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Cecilia Marfo’s interruption hurt me, but I applied wisdom-Joyce Blessing
Gospel musician, Joyce Blessing has revealed that she was hurt by the disruption of her performance at the annual thanksgiving programme by the Unity Group of Companies in Kumasi in January this year.
While Joyce Blessing was performing, Cecilia Marfo walked up straight to the stage and snatched the microphone from her and told her to go back to her then husband.
“I felt hurt when she snatched the microphone from me, but I applied wisdom, as my parents taught me not to react to elders harshly no matter the circumstance,”she added.
Speaking to Sammy Flex on Zylofon FM’s Showbiz Agenda on Tuesday, Joyce Blessing said, she did not react as a gesture of respect to the musician, adding that “Cecilia Marfo is my senior in music, and older than me as well,”she said.”
She added that at that time the hullabaloo about her marriage among others were dying, unfortunately the incident resurrected it, which made her decide not to react on any platform.
That notwithtsanding, the “Adam Nana” hit maker revealed that Cecilia Marfo together with her husband called to apologise which she accepted in good faith.
“Cecilia Marfo told me she was sorry, I accepted and told her not to repeat it,” Joyce Blessing revealed.
Currently, Joyce Blessing is out with new song which she says is a narration of the turbulence she has gone through in life. The song dubbed “Oluwa Is Involved” was produced by Willis Beatz
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
