Entertainment
Jewellery Arts Show on March 26
Ghanaians would on March, 26 experience an exhibition of creativity dubbed Jewellery Arts Show at the Underbridge located at East Legon in Accra.
The event would feature designers, models, exhibitors among other industry professionals.
Addressing patrons at the launch, which recently took place at the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, the Executive Producer of Jewellery Arts Show, Herman Ofori Macmillan said, “I wants to do something authentic and cause people to travel from far and near to watch an expression of arts in Ghana.”
According to him, the programme was aimed at promoting the jewellery industry to create more jobs to boost the sector.
He said that there were a lot of fashion shows which were not dedicated to jewellery, for him, this would change the narrative and create a path for the next generation.
“This is the platform for those who love arts and culture to take advantage of. The Jewellery Arts Show could bring a lot of revenue to the city and country at large with the right support,” he said.
President of Federation of Ghana Goldsmiths and Jewellers Association, Mr.Shallovern Srodah on his part said, “Ghana is well noted for jewellery and beads, Ghana stands 4th in gold production, but when we look at Export of Jewellery, Ghana is no where to be found.”
“South Africa came for some Ghanaians to teach them how to use gold for beads, yet Ghanaians who taught them how to add value to their gold are no where to be found at the same marketplace,” he said.
For this reason, Mr.Srodah said, there was the need for Ghanaians to add value to the country’s resources , adding that “it is wake up call for the country.”
“80 percent of jewellery in our shops are imported, the talk show is enough, Hong Kong does Jewellery exhibition four times in the year,” he said.
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
The fourth edition of International AmoFest lived up to its promise on Saturday, May 2, delivering a vibrant “three-in-one” experience that left the audience at Alliance Française in Accra buzzing.
The night was a masterful blend of sound and stagecraft. Berima Amo, the visionary behind the festival, led an impressive lineup of performers, including Pedro Kastelijns, Martha Apini, Rudy Ray, and Lamisi.
Together, they showcased a fusion of global music and authentic Ghanaian Highlife, staying true to the festival’s mission of preserving Ghana’s original rhythmic soul.
Adding a unique layer to the evening, Uncle Ebo Whyte’s Roverman Productions took to the stage, blending theater with the night’s musical energy.
The experience concluded with a high-energy after-party, fulfilling Berima Amo’s goal of creating a truly immersive and memorable night.
Reflecting on the event’s purpose, Amo emphasised the need for intentionality in protecting Highlife.
He called on every Ghanaian, as well as government institutions, to actively foster an environment where the genre can thrive on the global stage.
The main event followed a successful educational outreach on April 24, where over 250 high school students participated in a Highlife workshop at the Centre for National Culture.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
