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Don Moen, Sonnie Badu, Chevelle Franklyn, Others, Share A Stage At The Experience 15 Global
Gospel music greats including multiple award winning artiste, Don Moen, Orlando-based Singer and Pastor, Sonnie Badu, Jamaican gospel reggae singer, Chevelle Franklyn alongside Integrity Music’s Paul Baloche, Potters House Choir and New Zealand-based Maori Choir shared a stage at the 15th edition of the globally acclaimed, world’s largest gospel concert which took place on Friday, December 11, 2020.
The artistes who performed virtually at the global event featured a performance of Chris Tomlin’s ‘Is He Worthy’. Artistes such as Don Moen are no strangers to The Experience stage having performed for 14 of the 15 editions of the concert since inception.
The online event which is a deviation from the previous editions held physically at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, Nigeria was necessitated by the ongoing pandemic and guidelines instituted by the government to curb the spread of the disease outbreak.
Other performances at the event include South African inspirational poet and speaker, Nokwethemba Mchunu popularly known as Nokwe the Poet, Segun Obe, Chee, Eno Michael, Planet Shakers, Ana Paula Valadao, Nathaniel Bassey, Sinach, Ada, Eben, Mercy Chinwo, William Mcdowell, Tope Alabi and more.
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
