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Di Asa Season 4: Kuami Eugene & Wendy Shay to headline grand finale
Ghanaian Highlife Musicians and Artist of the Year, Kuame Eugene and Female Artist, Wendy Shay will headline the Grand Finale of Atinka TV’s Savana Paint Di Asa Season four.
The Grand Finale will be held on December 28, 2020 at the Grand Arena inside the Accra International Conference Centre.
After auditions in all 16 regions of the country within three months and evictions for about two months, 15 plus size women will be presented at this year’s grand finale.
This time, the ultimate winner will take home a brand-new salon car, the second will take KIA Mini truck (Abosey Okine Macho) and then the third will take a tricycle in addition with other amazing prizes.
The 15 finalists out of the 48 that entered into the competition are Mariam baby #47, Forgive #41, Maame #24, Efua #43, Comfort #38, Fafa #40, Amonor #36 and tundra #25.
Others are Saly #28, Cee #6, Mimi #48, Jennifer #5, Dee Baby #9, Afi #49 and Naa Dollar #44.
The tickets for this year’s grand finale is GH₡20 for regular, GH₡30 for VIP and GH₡ 50 for VVIP. They are available at all outlets of Atinka Media Village, Abii National Savings and Loans, Dor Events, Tobinco Pharmaceuticals Limited at Kotobabi and Champion Dishes inside Adabraka.
Aside performance from the past queens of season one, two and three, there will also be performances from other surprise artists.
The organisers of the show has assured the public that this year’s grand finale will be more entertaining and has therefore urged the public to make a date with their favourite Di Asa queens at the grand finale.
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
Legendary gospel artist Herty Ofori Borngreat is officially returning to the music scene after a 13-year hiatus, her management announced Wednesday.
The surprise announcement ends over a decade of absence from the music industry for the celebrated singer.
According to an official statement released by her management team, the upcoming comeback will feature a rollout of new music projects and various spirit-filled initiatives aimed at inspiring hope and connecting with believers globally.
“We are delighted to officially announce that Herty Ofori Borngreat is making a highly anticipated return to the gospel music scene,” the management team noted in a statement, expressing deep gratitude to fans and partners for their unwavering loyalty during her long absence.
They added, “We are confident that this comeback will be both impactful and memorable.”
Management has urged fans, the media, and the global gospel community to follow her official social media platforms for update.
No specific dates have been set for the first single, but updates are expected in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
