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MOGA Awards honours Empress Gifty, others
Mr Hopeson Adorye receiving an award on behalf of wife, Empress Gifty
It was all thrills at the Modern Gospel Awards (MOGA) as distin¬guished personalities in the Ghana gospel industry were honoured in Accra last Saturday for their contributions to the growth of the industry.
On the night, Popular Gha¬naian gospel musicians such as Nacee, Empress Gifty, Mabel Okyere, Scott Evans, Georgia Adjei and many others were honoured.
Dr Maulana Maulana, found¬er of ‘Ministry of the Future’, the key note speaker at the programme said, “the African diaspora must collaborate with the indigenous to produce great works.”
He added that, Ghana was the new Jerusalem since it was referred to as the centre of the earth.
“We as African people have been ‘Europeanised’ so what we have to do is to bring back Africanisation. Ghanaians must begin to make good use of our minds, body, soul, spirit and our natural resources to devel¬op,” he added.
Suriname Ambassador to Ghana, Fidelia Graan-Galon also took the opportunity to sell the country to the Ghanaian youth at the programme.
She touched on opportunities and collaborations which could be har¬nessed for the mutual benefit of both countries.
Renowned politician, Hopeson Adorye who was present to receive an honorary award on behalf of his wife, Empress Gifty charged the Gha¬naian media to support musicians.
He said, this support could go a long way to impact Ghana’s economy positively.
The emotional mo¬ment of the programme was when the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MOGA, Nana Amo Baffour was invited on stage alongside his mother for recognition.
Patrons of MOGA 23 expressed appreciation to the organisers for their contribution to the growth of the gos¬pel industry and wished them well in their sub-sequent programmes.
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
