Entertainment
GMA-UK: KABFAM sponsors lucky customer to London
The East Legon branch of KABFAM Ghana was filled with excitement but mixed with shock during a short presentation ceremony held for winners of KABFAM GMA-UK “Buy and Fly to London” promotion.
The promotion was intended to select five winners and reward them with products and fly the ultimate winner and the partner to London to watch this Year’s Ghana Music Awards-UK in October.
The presentation ceremony saw KABFAM Ambassador, Mr.Mikki Osei Berko present various prizes to the lucky winners on Tuesday.
The ultimate winner, Police Constable, Richard Morgan Adjetey was presented with documents to facilitate his trip to the United Kingdom to watch Ghana Music Awards UK live in London with his wife.
The first runner-up, Ms.Jacqueline Dufu, received a table top fridge, whereas the third prize which was a 32 inch NASCO LED television went to Ms.Stella Asiedu.
Glad Adongo and Isaac Nsobila who emerged fourth and fifth respectively took home Toshiba microwaves.
Speaking at the ceremony on Tuesday, Brand Ambassador of KABFAM, Mr. Osei Berko said, out of thousands of entries received from about 12 branches, the five emerged winners of the promotion after a live draw.
He revealed that more promotions would be introduced before the end of the year, and called on customers to be on the look out.
The ultimate winner, Constable Morgan said that he was skeptical upon hearing he had won a trip to the UK.
“Initially, I didn’t believe, I thought it was one of those things, however It later turned out to be true when I heard the voice of Mikki Osei Berko in a telephone call,” he said.
Against this backdrop,all the winners expressed their appreciation to KABFAM for redeeming their promise to customers and urged others to fully participate in the upcoming ones.
KABFAM is the main sponsor of this year’s GMA-UK event powered by Allordia Promotion in partnership with Westcoast slated for October to reward deserving Ghanaian Musicians.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Shatta Wale pulls out of Afro+ Fest 2025
The management of Shatta Wale has announced that the artiste will not be able to perform at Afro+ Fest 2025 in Washington, D.C.
In a statement, Media and Public Relations Manager for the Shatta Movement team, Samuel Atuobi Baah, popularly known as Sammy Flex, said the cancellation was due to “unforeseen logistical constraints and tight timelines” which were outside the control of both Shatta Wale and the festival organizers.
According to the statement, Shatta Wale and his team had worked tirelessly over the past weeks to make the performance possible, and the artiste was fully prepared to join his fans in Washington, D.C.
It added that Shatta Wale was “truly disappointed” to miss the moment.
It stressed that the decision was not because of any lack of effort or willingness from Shatta Wale or Afro Plus, but rather a result of challenges many artistes face when traveling internationally under evolving regulations and time-sensitive requirements.
It further assured fans that Afro+ Fest 2025 “will still deliver an incredible experience” and noted that plans were already underway to set a future date for Shatta Wale to connect with his fans in person.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Entertainment
Empress Gifty wins Artiste of the Year at the 6th Ghana Music Awards USA
Renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Empress Gifty Adorye, has been crowned Artiste of the Year at the 6th edition of the Ghana Music Awards USA held on August 16, 2025, at ACX1 Studios in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
The gospel star, who attended the event with her husband, Mr. Hopeson Adorye, also won the Gospel Song of the Year, making it a double victory on the night.
For the ultimate award, she beat stiff competition from King Promise, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, Fameye, KiDi, King Paluta, and Team Eternity.
The ceremony, which celebrates Ghanaian music talents in both Ghana and the diaspora, saw US-based Ghanaian artistes such as Jay Hover, C-Ben and Kay Rockz receive honors.
Special tributes were paid to late Highlife icons Dada KD and Daddy Lumba, while Gyedu-Blay Ambolley was recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The night featured thrilling performances from Empress Gifty, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Kofi Kinaata, and comedian OB Amponsah.
In her acceptance speech, Empress Gifty thanked God, her fans, her manager, and the Ghana Music Awards USA organizers for the recognition.
She expressed her gratitude to radio stations, DJs, and all supporters who have stood by her throughout her career, saying: “I have a grateful heart. Thank you to everyone who voted for me and continues to support my journey. God bless you all.”
By: Jacob Aggrey
