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Mr Music Mensah grabs Gospel Artiste of the Year nomination
Ghana National Gospel Music Awards held annually has released names of nominees to be voted for and Ghana’s Lawrence Mensah, known in showbiz circles as Mr Music Mensah has popped up for the Ghana Gospel Music Artist of the Year (Diaspora Category).
Mr Music Mensah has high hopes of winning the artiste of the year (Diaspora Category). Other contenders are Jane Rita, Alex Achaempong, Millicent Yankey and Martin Fei.
Other nominees are Maame Pinamang, Herty Corgie, Joseph Matthew , Atta Patrick and Jenn Arthur.
The Ghana National Music Awards which will be held on February 20, 2021, at the Accra International Conference Centre seeks to celebrate the heritage of Gospel music and pay tribute to some artistes for their hard work.
In an interview with The Spectator Agoro, Mr Music Mensah said he was very excited about this nomination because it was his first time being nominated.
“It’s all due to the grace of God and hard work. We are determined to be active workers in God’s vineyard” he said.
Year after year, Mr Music Mensah hasn’t failed to rise to the occasion in dazzling gospel and inspirational music lovers home and in the Diaspora with great, rhythmic gospel songs like ‘Great God’, ‘You are God’, Kokroko, ‘Jesus’, ‘Everybody’.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
Legendary gospel artist Herty Ofori Borngreat is officially returning to the music scene after a 13-year hiatus, her management announced Wednesday.
The surprise announcement ends over a decade of absence from the music industry for the celebrated singer.
According to an official statement released by her management team, the upcoming comeback will feature a rollout of new music projects and various spirit-filled initiatives aimed at inspiring hope and connecting with believers globally.
“We are delighted to officially announce that Herty Ofori Borngreat is making a highly anticipated return to the gospel music scene,” the management team noted in a statement, expressing deep gratitude to fans and partners for their unwavering loyalty during her long absence.
They added, “We are confident that this comeback will be both impactful and memorable.”
Management has urged fans, the media, and the global gospel community to follow her official social media platforms for update.
No specific dates have been set for the first single, but updates are expected in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
