Entertainment
I feel fulfilled organising ‘Women of Valour’ – Nana Aba Anamoah
Marking extremely hard to bring to fruition her dream programme, ‘Women of Valour’(WoV) was what gave ace broadcaster, Nana Aba Anamoah one of the greatest moment to be glad.
The event took place at the Labadi Beach Hotel on Tuesday, March 7, to mark the International Women’s Day.
The maiden edition of ‘Women of Valour’ is about the Untold Stories of Courage; a unique initiative created by Nana Aba Anamoah.
The event brought together young females to listen to stories of some successful women to encourage them to aspire to greatness in life.
Speaking after the event, Nana Aba Anamoah said she felt fulfilled seeing her dream materialised, adding that it took her some time to reach out to some of the speakers, but interestingly they willingly accepted her invitation without hesitation.
“The purpose of ‘Women of Valour’ is to recognise and highlight the stories of courageous women, and to celebrate their achievements in various fields of endeavours,” she explained.
She noted that the stories shared by the speakers were powerful to change the narrative for other women, which was the motive for the programme.
Nana Aba said, women encountered limitations in many aspects of their lives and because there was power in people’s stories, the event would serve as a great source of encouragement and direction.
Present at the function were the award-winning Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, award-Winning South African SuperSport, presenter Julia Stuart, and Ghanaian Children’s Rights Activist, Eugenia Baffour Bankoh.
Also present were former Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Mrs Charlotte Osei, legal practitioner, Naa Odofoley Nortey, politician and youth mentor, Obuobia Darko Opoku and etiquette coach, Sika Goka.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
‘Artivism’ at TGMA27: Okyeame Kwame uses gold-themed Red Carpet look to wage war against galamsey
Renowned musician and “Rap Dacta” Okyeame Kwame transformed the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) red carpet into a platform for environmental activism, making a bold visual statement against the devastating effects of illegal mining, affectionately called galamsey.
Arriving in a striking ensemble, the artiste was draped in gold colours from head to toe, complete with a matching gold-plated sword.
However, the glamour carried a somber message. Flanked by two bodybuilders who performed as figures suffering from the physical and environmental “cancers” of illegal mining, Okyeame Kwame’s appearance served as a stark contrast between the beauty of Ghana’s gold and the destruction caused by its extraction.
Speaking to host Giovanni Caleb, the musician explained that his “glittering” look was a deliberate irony intended to spark a national conversation.
“I wanted to look like gold to remind Ghanaians that while gold glitters, galamsey destroys our rivers, our rocks, our air, and our nature,” Okyeame Kwame stated.
He further emphasised that the fight against environmental degradation transcends partisan lines.
“If we glitter like this once every year and forget that it is not the responsibility of the NPP or NDC, but the collective responsibility of all Ghanaians to stop this galamsey cancer, then we have failed,” he added.
Long recognized as an ‘Artivist,’ Okyeame Kwame has a storied history of using his public platform to champion social and environmental causes.
The 2026 TGMA, while a night of musical celebration, was momentarily refocused by the Rap Dacta’s plea for the protection of Ghana’s natural heritage, proving once again that art remains one of the most powerful tools for social change.
Okyeame Kwame is currently out with new single dubbed, “Clap,” a song encouraging communal support and celebration of others’ successes.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The biggest event on Ghana’s entertainment calendar is set for a night of honours, pomp, and pageantry.
It is a night where musicians who excelled during the year under review will be rewarded through the endorsement of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board, the Academy, and the general public.
The Grand Arena, the ideal venue for the 27th TGMA, will host a star-studded audience of musicians, media personalities, businessmen, politicians, actors, and footballers among others.
On this night, the most coveted prize is the Artiste of the Year (AOTY) category, which will see the crowning of a new king or queen of Ghana music.
Two heavyweights in the category, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, have the opportunity to set an enviable record as the only artistes to win the coveted title for a third time.
Should they fall short, the opportunity shifts to Black Sherif and Diana Hamilton to equal the record of two wins, joining the elite ranks of past double-winners like VIP.
A win for Diana Hamilton, will set her up in a lonely journey at the top as the only gospel musician, to win the Artiste of the Year for the second time.
Alternatively, Wendy Shay could make her debut by winning the award for the first time. This would make her team up with Diana Hamilton as the only female artistes alive to hold the title. The late Ebony, won it posthumously in 2018.
If the title slips past them and falls to Medikal, he will also become a first-time winner, etching his name into the annals of Ghana music history.
Patrons can look forward to electrifying performances from a long list of confirmed artistes, including Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, R2Bees, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Lasmid, Kofi Kinaata, Samini, and Fido, among others.
Beyond the ultimate prize, several other major categories are up for grabs, including Music Video of the Year, New Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
