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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
Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the Asomafo gospel group, Yaw Sarpong, is reporteddead.
The 66 year old gospel artiste is said to have died at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi on January 20, where he was receiving medical treatment.
For sometime now, Yaw Sarpong had been dealing with prolonged health challenges, forcing him to reduce his public appearances and step away periodically from performances.
Yaw Sarpong is widely credited as a pioneer of contemporary Akan gospel music.
Through Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo, he introduced a distinctive sound marked by rich harmonies, disciplined arrangements and lyrics firmly grounded in Christian teachings.
His leadership and musical direction helped shape the identity of gospel music in Ghana for decades.
Some popular tunes by the group includes ‘Wo Haw Ne Sen’, ‘Tie Obiaa’, ‘Aduro Yesu’ and ‘Awurade Kasa’, tracks that continue to feature prominently in churches and Christian gatherings across the country.
Yaw Sarpong’s death comes barely some weeks after the passing of Maame Tiwa, a key pillar of the Yaw Sarpong’s Asomafo music group.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Heavens will come down at the International Central Gospel Church, Temple East (ICGC) as gospel songstress Diana Hamilton holds her annual concert.
The annual concert ‘Awake Experience’ with Diana Hamilton will take place in Accra on February 15, and at the church of Pentecost, Bantama Kumasi on February 22.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro, she said this year offers another opportunity to have an experience with God, saying “So I want to be in his presence and watch him do mind blowing things.”
The ‘Aha Ye’ hit maker also announced that leading up to the event, the Diana Hamilton Team will embark on various outreaches to spread the gospel through ministration.
Themed ‘Dwell,’ will bring together renowned artiste and worshippers to celebrate faith and music.
Notable among them are Elder Dr Kwesi Mireku, Ntokozo Mbambo, Sisi Baidoo, Nana Yaw Ofori- Atta, Tagoe sisters and Joojo Arhin.
Diana Hamilton is a celebrated Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, and nurse, known for her inspirational music, spiritual depth, and impactful stage presence.
She has achieved historic wins like VGMA Artiste of the Year in 2021, becoming the first female gospel artist to do so, and is also recognised for her philanthropic work through the Diana Hamilton Foundation.
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