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Expect a different Samini as I turn 40 – Samini

Forty years is considered a big milestone in anyone’s life and those who attain that age often tries to make some changes as they celebrate.
Well, Dancehall artiste Samini is not an exception and as he turns 40 on December 22, the man who has proven to be one of the country’s best stage performers has promised that people will see a different side of him.
Speaking with Graphic Showbiz at the launch of his Xperience Concert, which will be held on his birthday, he said, “Samini was a young boy but has now matured into a man and as I turn 40 years there is going to be a whole new me. My music, my stagecraft and every other thing is going to change from better to best,” he said.
According to the Linda hitmaker, he has come far as a musician and after being in the music industry for two decades, the best he can do is to just improve upon what he has been doing.
The Samini Xperience Concert is being powered by events company Image Bureau headed by Joy FM presenter George Quaye.
The launch, which had industry players including sound engineers and musicians in attendance, saw performances from Lamisi and other underground artistes. The launch couldn’t have been complete without a performance from Samini who did songs such as Obra, Linda, My Own and his latest Picture featuring Efya.
He entreated everyone to come to the main concert on December 22 which will come off at the Labadi Beach Hotel.
In a speech, George Quaye said he has been a fan of Samini for a long time and as he turns 40, his outfit decided to celebrate him in grand style.
“It is a privilege to partner Samini for this concert. He deserves this and more. I cannot wait for the main concert come December 22,” he said.
Officials of MTN, sponsors of the event, pledged their support to Samini stating that he was their brand ambassador some years ago and they were always willing to support a talented musician like him.
Source: www.graphic.com.gh
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Ghana Music Awards USA honours Prophet Eric Boahen

Organiser of Ghana Music Awards (GMA)-USA has honoured Founder of Reign House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, for his enormous support to the music industry.
GMA-USA, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Denise Boafo, affectionately called Don, made the presentation on Sunday, October 12, at the Chapel.
Presenting the citation, Mr Boafo said Prophet Eric Boahen has been a support system for various sections of Ghana’s music ecosystem.
This, he said, has gone a long way to keep many gospel artistes in business regardless of challenges confronting the industry.
“This is in recognition of your remarkable contribution to the gospel music industry in Ghana and beyond,” he said.
He revealed that the Man of God substantially supported this year’s GMA-USA, a gesture which cannot be kept under the rug.
On his part, Prophet Eric Boahen expressed his appreciation to the organisers for the gesture.
According to him, the gesture was a motivation to him and others to continously support the cause of GMA-USA.
He charged the organisers to work assiduously to promote Ghana Music in the diaspora.
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Empress Gifty dedicates awards to Pres Mahama, appeals for large seating auditorium

Renowned Ghanaian music heavyweight, Empress Gifty, has dedicated her seven awards won in 2025 to President John Dramani Mahama.
The musician and her management, led by Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, together with her husband, Mr Hopeson Adorye, called on the President at the Jubilee House on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Empress Gifty, in her remarks, said the visit was to officially congratulate the President, who has been a father figure for her for many years, and also update him on successes chalked in her career.
She thanked the President for his guidance over the years and promised to even do better in the years ahead, as she prepares to release her new song for the year.
The gospel musician also appealed to President Mahama to consider building a large seating auditorium for the creative arts industry.
She appealed to the President for a 10,000 to 30,000 large seating auditorium to improve the fortunes of the creative sector when it comes to events in the country.
This, she said, would go a long way to help the sector flourish and position the country for other international events in the future.
Additionally, she urged the President to ensure the creative sector gets substantial allocation in the next budget.
The President, on his part, thanked Empress Gifty, who he calls his daughter, and the team for the visit, expressing how proud he was of her growth.
Again, he charged her to continuously work even harder for more laurels.
President Mahama pledged his commitment to the growth of the creative arts industry, adding that with regard to a large seating auditorium for the space, he has received some designs and suggestions for a convention centre which are under consideration.
According to him, once suggestions were approved and issues of funding are addressed, this would serve a multipurpose function and host many activities throughout the year.
The President further pledged his unflinching support for the creative arts sector and assured of budgetary support in the years ahead.
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