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Christmas starts early with top line-up for African Legend Night
Efya poses with Mr. Akwesi Agyeman (left) and Ernest Boateng (right)
Christmas would start early for Ghanaians as Global Media Alliance lines up top artistes for this Year African Legends Night.
This year’s event scheduled for Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Grand Arena at the Accra International Conference Centre would be an all Ghanaian affair.
Patrons would enjoy an evening with one of Ghana’s finest female voices, Efya, who has dazzled on all platforms she has mounted.
The energy would be taken to another level with the fans’ favourite when it comes to live band music as Samini will be in his elements on the big stage.
One would need a lot of energy to match the fast tempo of songs like, Kotosa, Dada Didi, as legendary Rex Omar takes his turn to entertain the crowd.
A moment many cannot afford to miss would be a session with the Iron Boy, Abrantie Amakye Dede. Clearly, it would be an excitement from one classic to the other.
Speaking at the launch at the National Museum, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Global Media Alliance, Ernest Boateng, said with the legendary line-up for the concert coupled with these new initiatives, the show would be pushed to greater heights.
The CEO of Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Mr Akwasi Agyeman also said music tourism had become a major global trend where people move around countries to experience entertainment and cultural activities including musical concerts.
He said the Ghana Tourism Authority had taken a deliberate policy to position Ghana as the best destination for music tourism especially in December, and commended Global Media Alliance for hosting the African Legends Night in December endorsed by the GTA under the Beyond the Return initiative.
The African Legends Night is a high-profile concert which recognises and celebrates African musicians who are considered living legends.
New additions to this year’s celebrations are the creation of the African Legends Hall of Fame and a setting up of the African Legends Digital Museum to document the recognition of African music legends.
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
