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GMA-USA 2021 was a game changer – Dennis Boafo
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The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Music Awards-USA(GMA-USA), Dennis Boafo has described this year’s event as a game changer.
A Ghanaian gospel musician, Diana Hamilton was adjudged Artiste of The Year, while many well deserving musicians also won various awards at the Event which took place recently in Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA.
Speaking to The Spectator in an interview, Mr.Boafo siad, that this year’s event was a game changer, for this reason they were able to carry out most of the plans and projections compared with the maiden edition.
He explained that they adopted a whole new production team, which contributed immensely to the show, adding that going into their next events they would be looking forward to incorporating most of the new approaches.
Talking about the challenges of COVID-19, he said that GMA-USA was born out of this pandemic last year, “ and in the midst of this global catastrophe we have proven to the world what we are capable of doing.”
“I can say on authority that when this whole pandemic goes away, GMA-USA will be patronize and become the talked about Ghanaian Music Awards programme in the diaspora.We are currently considered the best Ghana music awards show in America,” he said.
He thanked all sakeholders and Ghanaians for the love and support shown towards the scheme within a short space of time.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian musician Ezecheal Kwasi Asimeng Frimpong, popularly known as Ancienth has released a new Palmwine single titled ‘Asukese Abena’.
The song is a celebration of love, culture, and the timeless wisdom embedded in Ghana’s traditional way of life.
According to him, the project is meant to remind people that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past.
“Through this project, I want people to understand that Palmwine music is not a relic of the past, it is a living heritage that still speaks powerfully to the present,” he said.
Ancienth traces his journey in Palmwine music to the pioneering work of Kwame Asare, also known as Jacob Sam, and the Kumasi Trio. He credits them with laying the foundation for one of Ghana’s most important musical traditions, a path that later generations continue to walk.
“I entered this space because I believe every nation must protect its cultural voice,” Ancienth explained, adding that “Palmwine music carries our stories, values, humour, history, and identity. Preserving it is not only a musical responsibility but also a cultural one.”
The musician described the journey as rewarding but challenging, noting that traditional music often receives less attention and investment compared to mainstream genres.
To strengthen the space, he is calling for greater support from the media, cultural institutions, educational bodies, and the public.
“My appeal to Ghanaians is simple, support indigenous music, because when a people lose their cultural sound, they gradually lose part of their identity,” he added.
As a torchbearer of Palmwine Music, Ancienth says his mission is to honour the legacy of the pioneers while introducing Palmwine music to new generations and audiences across the world.
Asukese Abena is now available on all digital platforms, including YouTube
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of celebrated visual artist and Guinness World Record holder Sharon Dede Padi, popularly known as Padiki.
In a statement signed on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer, Maame Efua Houadjeto, the Authority said Padiki’s passing was a painful loss to Ghana’s tourism and creative sectors, as well as the nation at large.
“Padiki was more than a Guinness World Record holder. She was a beacon of resilience, determination, creativity, and youthful excellence whose remarkable achievement brought pride not only to herself and her family but also to Ghana,” the statement said.
It added that through her determination to dream big and push boundaries, she inspired countless young people to believe that passion, perseverance and hard work could make the impossible possible.
The Authority said Ghana had lost “one of its brightest ambassadors whose story embodied the spirit of innovation, excellence, and the boundless potential of our people”.
Maame Efua Houadjeto, together with the management and staff of the GTA, extended condolences to Padiki’s family, friends and loved ones, as well as all those inspired by her journey.
