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For Shatta Wale And Tic Tac To Call Mark Okraku As Unfit For His Appointment Is Unfathomable
Popular writer for the ruling NPP, PK Sarpong has asserted that it’s unfathomable for Shatta Wale and Tic Tac to call Mark Okraku as unfit for the job.
In a post shared on his official Facebook page on Sunday, 9th October 2022, he wrote;
“Mark Okraku-Mantey, life being what it is, may have his faults and flaws, and may have offended one person or the other along the line.”
P.K Sarpong argued that, as an industry player over the years, Mark may not have gotten every single thing right, but for same to be used against him by Shatta Wale and TIC (Tic Tac).
“For these two musicians to call for Mark’s head and describe him as someone unfit to be appointed as a Deputy Minister in the Creative Arts space is something sane minds should not accommodate.” He added
P.K Sarpong said that, he like Tic Tac, and don’t hate Shatta Wale (even though he prefer his rival to him), he is struggling to comprehend the angle Tic Tac and Shatta Wale are pushing. 
Thousands, over the years, have benefited immensely from the stewardship of Mark Okraku-Mantey. Their personal squabbles with Mark years ago should not be used as a springboard for the demands they are making now.
In all sincerity, I cannot discern anything concrete or worth assimilating from the accusations Tic Tac and Shatta Wale have leveled against Mark Okraku-Mantey. 
If these two artistes have personal scores to settle with Mark, they can do so elsewhere but to ask for his dismissal is something that shouldn’t be tolerated. He concluded.
Source: gh.opera.news
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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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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