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Hearing impaired girl wins Talented Kidz in emotional Season 14 grand finale
Sunday, April 17, 2023, will go down in history as one of the best days in the life of TV3 Talented Kidz winner, Abigail Adjiri.
The fourteenth season of the popular Ghanaian talent show came to an end at the Accra International Conference Centre after weeks of electrifying performances from gifted contestants all over the country.
This year’s winner, 7 year old Abigail beat stiff competition from 6 other contestants to win the ultimate title as well as a cash prize of GHS 10,000, an educational tablet, and GHS 2,000 worth of products from Title sponsor, Indomie.
Thatness Kids Models were adjudged as 1st-runners-up followed by MFC Dancers who took home the 2nd-runner-up spot with Rahman clinching the 3rd-runner-up position.
Despite her hearing impairment, young Abigail sealed the perfect victory with her performance at the grand finale that wowed the judges, audience and viewers at home.
Her exceptional talent week after week earned her a ticket into the hearts of all who watched the show.
Abigail, a pupil of the Vitnaya Academy in Prampam, did not allow her disability to hinder her dreams as she was determined to succeed against all odds.
After being announced as the winner to thunderous applause and roars from the audience, Abigail took to the stage once again with victorious dance moves that have since gone viral.
Throughout the competition, Abigail showcased her incredible talent by performing a variety of dance repertoire, from traditional Ghanaian music to popular international hits, and always managed to connect with the audience.
People on social media took to the internet to congratulate Abigail on her well-deserved win and praised her for the hard work, passion and energy she put into her craft, describing her as “a true inspiration to young people everywhere”
A user wrote, “I really love her and her performances!!! It’s jaw-dropping”
Another opined “She deserves it. And she respects a lot. Any little thing then she puts her hands at the back.”
Abigail’s victory on TV3 Talented Kidz season 14 has also sent a powerful message about inclusion and celebrating diversity with the audience heaping praises on the producers of the show for their foresight.
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Sparqlyn reminisces as he congratulates Shatta Wale for winning two awards at 43rd IRAWMA
Ghanaian musician and former member of musicial gorup, Dunsin, Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh, popularly known as Sparqlyn, has congratulated Ghanaian music heavyweight, Shatta Wale following his impressive double victory at the International Reggae and World Music Awards.
Shatta Wale recently made headlines after winning two major awards at the prestigious event held in Florida, USA, securing Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
Reacting to the achievement, Sparqlyn could not hide his excitement after sighting news of the awards on Monday, May 18, 2025.
According to him, the one thing that caught his attention was the plaque presented to Shatta Wale. He noted that the design looked strikingly similar to the one Dunsin received when they won at the MUSA Awards over a decade ago.
The resemblance, especially the upper part of the plaque, instantly brought back memories of his former group’s historic moment on the African stage 13 years ago when the group represented Ghana proudly in South Africa.
It will be recalled that back in 2013, Dunsin achieved international recognition after winning Most Exciting Group in Africa and Most African Video at the MUSA Awards held in Pretoria, South Africa. The awards came on the back of their global hit project “Ɔyɛadeɛyie,” a song that helped elevate the group’s profile beyond Ghana.
At the time, Sparqlyn, then known by many as Kele within the group, was the one who represented Dunsin at the event to pick up the award.
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
