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Daniel Agyin eyes Greater Accra Musiga Chair

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The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) on Tues­day, August 8, will hold the regional and na­tional elections of the union’s National Election Committee (NEC).

With a few months to the elections, one of the contestants who is a gospel artiste, Daniel Agyin, has appealed to members of the music community to vote for him as the Greater Accra Musiga Chairman.

In an interview with The Specta­tor Agoro, Mr Daniel Agyin, who is also known in showbiz circles as Goldmann, said he has been nominated in the same category with one of the Tagoe Sisters and other contestants.

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“This is a competitive group, there­fore, I plead with the union to throw its support behind me to help me secure this position,” the official ambassador of Texas Gospel Music and Excellence Award for Africa, pleaded.

The aspiring Greater Accra Chair­man said, during his tenure as the Deputy Director of Gospel Music, he managed to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Ghana National Gospel Music Awards (NGMA) and Texas Gospel Music Excellence Awards (TGMEA) to have exchange programmes for the two groups.

“I have served on several awards boards around the globe, was part of the selection committee for An­nual Antigua Barbuda Gospel Music and Media – Awards (ABGMA),” he stated.

Goldmann has won many awards, including the 2020 International Singer Song­writers Association’s Male Rising Star of the year, Best Male Vocalist and Best Songwriter of the year in 2019 at the Ghana National Gospel Music Awards.

He is the first African Gospel artiste to appear on the cover of the June 2022 edition of the official magazine for the Gospel Choice Music Awards, GCMA XChange.

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Goldmann has also had many nominations in the USA and has been nominated twice for the Inde­pendent National Gospel Music Awards (INGOMA).

According to the Gospel artiste, he is the only Ghanaian musician on AMC, Alternative Man­agement & Marketing Group reaching the world one. (A Chicago based manage­ment group).

“This is a deal I have signed for 2 years and there are other artistes such as Detroit Youth Choir that has appeared on the American Got Talent Show,” he said.

Goldmann who hails from the Eastern Region said he was saved through music in 1996.

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“I was in the choir from then till 2000 when I produced my maiden album, ‘Captain Jesus’ which was launched three years later,” he recalled.

According to him, his music has paved the way for him to par­ticipate in many projects, some being part of a drug abuse cam­paign, a project aimed at funding world hunger organised by the International Singer Songwriters Association amongst others.

The Gospel artiste has also released interesting songs like Ayeyindwom, Asem and Nyame Adom among others

 BY YUNUSAH ESSANDOH

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Volta Regional Minister backs GMB contestant Sesinam with GH¢10,000 support 

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Mr James Gunu, Volta Regional Minister, has pledged the support of the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) towards the participation of Sesinam, the Volta Region’s representative in the 20th edition of the TV3 Ghana’s Most Beautiful (GMB) pageant.  

Mr Gunu received the management team of Sesinam, led by her Team Lead, Ms Latifatu Ajals Abdul Karim, at his office to seek the support and collaboration of the Regional Coordinating Council for the contestant.  

The Regional Minister assured the team of his support and the collective goodwill of the Council, and presented GH¢10,000 towards Sesinam’s participation in the competition.  

He encouraged Ghanaians, particularly people who identified with the Volta Region, to support and cheer on Sesinam as she used the platform to showcase the region’s rich culture, heritage and beauty to the rest of the country.  

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Mr Gunu said supporting the regional representative was not only about the competition but also provided an opportunity to promote the cultural identity and heritage of the Volta Region on a national platform.  Sesinam is among the eight contestants remaining in the competition after eight contestants had been evicted, as the pageant enters its ninth week.  

The 2026 edition marks the 20th anniversary of Ghana’s Most Beautiful, a television reality pageant that brings together contestants from across the country to showcase Ghana’s diverse cultures, traditions and heritage.  GNA 

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Empress Gifty unveiled as Brand Ambassador for Verna Mineral Water

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Ghanaian gospel music heavyweight and television personality, Empress Gifty, has been unveiled as the new Brand Ambassador for Verna Natural Mineral Water.

The unveiling ceremony was held at the premises of Twellium Industrial Company Limited in Accra on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.

The deal will see the award-winning musician become the face of one of Ghana’s leading mineral water brands.

Speaking at the event, Brands Manager for Verna Natural Mineral Water, Kojo Siaw, expressed delight at the partnership, describing Empress Gifty as a perfect fit for the brand due to her influence, credibility, and commitment to healthy living.

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He added that management is optimistic the relationship will go beyond the agreed period and grow into a long-term partnership.

In her acceptance speech, an elated Empress Gifty said she was humbled and honoured to join the Verna family.

 “I am truly humbled and honoured to be unveiled as the Brand Ambassador for Verna Natural Mineral Water. Water is life, and Verna is more than just water, it is purity, it is health, it is Ghana’s pride,” she said.

 “A brand that is endorsed by the Ghana Medical Association, low in sodium, with a balanced pH, and committed to changing lives through its Changing Lives initiative. As someone who believes in excellence, health, and impact, this partnership is a perfect alignment of values,” she added.

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The gospel star also expressed gratitude to the management of Twellium Industrial Company for the trust reposed in her.

 “I want to thank the management of Twellium Industrial Company for the trust they have reposed in me. I do not take this for granted. Together, we will promote healthy hydration and keep changing lives, one bottle at a time. Thank you. And please, stay hydrated with Verna,” she added.

Verna Natural Mineral Water, produced by Twellium Industrial Company Limited, is known for its low sodium content, balanced pH, and its endorsement by the Ghana Medical Association. The brand is also celebrated for its Changing Lives initiative, which supports various social interventions across the country.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme 

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