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Kwan Pa @5: Band to celebrate Agya Koo Nimo, release new single
• Kwan Pa
Dynamic indigenous band, Kwan Pa as part of its five years anniversary will celebrate legendary Ghanaian highlife musician Agya Koo Nimo.
This would be laced with the release of a new single dubbed, Immediate Effect.
The concert marking the celebration will take place at Zen Gardens located at Cantonment, Accra, tonight.
The group is made up of Bismark Kwabena Osafo (plays Gome), Frederick Minamor (plays Kpanlogo), Evans Nana Yaw Entie (plays Rattle and Bells), and Ansah Nkansah(plays Guitar).
They told The Spectator, that the formation of the group was inspired by Agya Koo Nimo known in private life as Kwabena Boa-Amponsem, a leading folk musician regarded as one of the living legends of highlife and palmwine music.
Kwan Pa urged all lovers of highlife music to make their way to the venue for an unforgettable treat.
They said it had been a good five-year journey even though they didn’t know how it was going to be received, but after some time, many Ghanaians had come to appreciate them.
With hard work, the band has won about five awards from different schemes over the years.
Kwanpa expressed appreciation to Ghanaians for their unflinching support.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
