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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 musician Sparqlyn is set to release another big hit.
His latest release, ‘Rosina,’ features Germany-based Ghanaian musician, video director, and sound engineer TEENO (known privately as Eric Kwame Tamakloe).
TEENO’s project ‘Signs’ was recently accepted by the Grammys for official consideration in the ‘Album of the Year’ category. Now, ‘Rosina’ is making serious waves across the airwaves.
Coming shortly after the impressive reception to his previous single ‘Fameko,’ ‘Rosina’ is already receiving strong attention from music lovers and radio listeners.
This new song carries an infectious Afrobeats and Hiplife feel while maintaining the romantic direction that characterised ‘Fameko,’ Sparqlyn’s 2026 Highlife collaboration with Ziya.
‘Fameko’ marked an important moment in Sparqlyn’s musical journey, with the love-themed highlife record receiving positive reactions from music lovers and media platforms following its June 2026 release.
The song became one of the highlights of his 2026 output, ranking high on multiple charts.
‘Fameko’ has also bagged Sparqlyn two top nominations: “Highlife Song of the Year” and “Artist of the Year” at the 2026 Stars Awards.
The combination of a romantic storyline, Afrobeats rhythm, and Hiplife influence give the song a sound that fits comfortably into the current Ghanaian music landscape.
The timing of the song’s release could also prove significant for the award-winning artiste. Sparqlyn recently secured two nominations at the 2026 Ghana Youth Empowerment Awards, where he is in contention for Youth Empowerment Advocate of the Year and Outstanding Youth Personality of the Year.
With ‘Fameko’ having established strong momentum earlier in the year and ‘Rosina’ now beginning to enjoy significant airplay, Sparqlyn appears to be ending another eventful chapter of his musical career on a high note.
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats singer Kuami Eugene Marfo known in showbiz circles as Kuami Eugene has urged fellow musicians and entertainers to use their influence on social media and other platforms to champion causes that positively impact society.
The award-winning artiste made the call during a UNICEF Ghana birth registration advocacy campaign in Bepoase in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, where he joined officials from UNICEF Ghana and the Births and Deaths Registry to raise awareness about the importance of registering children at birth.
He explained that artistes wield significant influence and should leverage platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to amplify important social initiatives and encourage behavioural change.
The musician, who has partnered UNICEF Ghana on several child-focused campaigns, said he had a special interest in issues affecting children and was committed to supporting efforts that improved their welfare and future opportunities.
He noted that birth registration was critical because it established a child’s legal identity and ensured recognition as a Ghanaian citizen.
The advocacy drive forms part of UNICEF Ghana’s efforts to improve birth registration rates across the country through community engagements, public education and collaboration with traditional authorities.
The musician said he remained focused on creating quality music while continuing to support social causes that contribute to national development, particularly initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children. –GNA
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