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Foklex Media Awards unveils nominees for 10th edition
Organisers of annual Foklex Media Awards have unveiled nominees of this year’s edition which marks the 10th since the inception of the awards.
As part of the innovations of the scheme, new categories have been introduced to commemorate the 10th anniversary.
Speaking at the launch which took place at Fokuzzy Lodge at East Legon last Friday, the Chief Executive Officer of Foklex Media, Mr Frank Owusu,
said the new categories included, Morning Show Host of the Year, Male Newscaster of the Year, Female Newscaster of the Year, Male Entertainment Show Host of the Year, Female Entertainment Show Hostess of the Year, and Development Show Host of the Year.
Also, he mentioned that Entertainment and Sports Pundits had been recognised for this edition, and winners would go home with television sets, adding that 94 awards would be presented to deserving and outstanding personalities.
The Board Chairman of the scheme, Mr.Atta Daboni Snr on his part said that this edition targeted all the 16 regions of Ghana.
He said that apart from the competitive awards, there would be two special awards for some prominent personalities in Ghana who have shown exemplary leadership towards building a better future for the country’s media.
Explaining further, he indicated that voting would commence on Monday, March 22, and end on Saturday, April,24, 2021, at 5pm, which is earmarked for the main show at the National theatre.
Mr Daboni further noted that one could vote for his favourite via a short code or through Foklex Media App.
Interestingly, he disclosed that the nominee with highest number of votes will get a drive home a car prize, and second and third highest would win for themselves brand new television sets.
Jay Folie,Abena Kyei Boakye,Augustine Amoako Antwi, Tweneboah Koduah, Serwaa Amihere, Johnnie Hughes, Ama Gyenfa, Omanhene Kwabena Asante, and Randy Abbey, will battle it out for the Television Morning of the Year category.
The Female Newscaster of the Year category will see tough battle between, Lily Mohammed, Ayisha Yakubu, Maame Afia Ofosuhemaa, Frema Adunyame, Afia Amankwah Tamakloe,Adwoa Konadu Yiadom,and Ewurama Nyamewaa.
Entertainment Host of the Year, radio would be an interesting area as Christian Agyei Frimpong, Dr.Cann, Ola Michael, Andy Dosty, Akwasi Aboagye, Nana Kwame Gyan, Prince Handsome, Agyemang Prempeh prove their mettle for the ultimate.
The competition would be very keen in the Entertainment Pundit of the Year as Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo, Kwasi Ernest, Bulldog, Mr.Logic, Nana Poku Ashes, Baba Sadiq, Silky Sweet, Dan Lartey and Afia Fabregas lock horns.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
