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Let’s support the needy- Rose Adjei
Gospel artiste Rose Adjei, has urged Christians and colleague gospel artistes to always support the needy.
This, to her, would open more doors and also be a blessing to others who are in need.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro on Monday, the evergreen gospel artiste shed some light on why she had been donating to institutions and individuals doing donation in April.
‘April is my month of birth, so I do this every year to thank God for how far He has brought me and it has always been my wish and possiblya callingto give to the poor and the needy.
“On my special day I donate to either a school or an orphanage and my very first time I started donating I came to the Korle-Bu Children’s Ward and today again the Lord has touched my heart to be a blessing to them” She said.
For the past five years, Rose Adjei has been putting smiles on the faces of widows and less privileged.
On her birthday, she donated some items to the Children’s ward at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital which included toiletries, biscuits, soft drinks, diapers, boxes of water, and sanitisers
She also donated items to 20 widows at her church, which included I cloth, 5kg rice, and amount of GH100 each and her CD
As part of the programme line-up, she organised a concert dubbed ‘My heart of gratitude’ to thank God for how far He has brought her and her ministry after the donation.
She is currently promoting her third album ‘Na God’ comprising songs like M’adansedie, Agya Pa, Arise and Shine, and Nyame ye.
She has been in the music industry over a decade. Her debut song, Nyame Ye, which was part of her first album God’s Favour was recorded in 2006, but released in 2013 and became hit.
The popularity of the album gave her the opportunity to perform on several local and international platforms including some parts of Africa and Europe.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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
