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MTN holds virtual conference on monetisation of creative content today
MTN-Ghana will today, October 29, host a panel of distinguished Ghanaian and international professionals in the creative arts and entertainment industry at a digital music conference to share insights with industry players on how to monetise their content in the digital world.
The MTN Digital Music Conference will be live on MTN’s Facebook and YouTube pages from 2:00pm on Thursday.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Africori, South Africa, Yoel Kenan will be the Keynote Speaker. Other panelists include Rex Omar, musician and Chairman of GHAMRO, Cynthia Quarcoo, Managing Partner, CQ Legal & Consulting and Founder, Africa 1 Media, Gillian Ezra, Music Time, South Africa, who is the Guest Speaker; and Richie Mensah, CEO of Lynx Entertainment.
They will share experiences, modern trends and innovative ideas that artistes can adopt to generate revenue within the digital space.
The conference will be held on the theme; ‘How to Monetise Your Work and The Challenges of Digital Media’.
The Chief Marketing Officer for MTN, Mr. Noel Kojo-Ganson said, “With the global pandemic and the phenomenal uptake of digital services, there is no better time to discuss this topic. Technology is already helping us fix payments, dating, banking, transportation, and governance. It’s time to take a look at the music business.”
He advised all persons within the music and other content development ecosystem to join the discussion.
The Digital Music Conference is an initiative by MTN Ghana aimed at bringing together industry persons including music producers, sound engineers, artistes and owners of music platforms to share ideas and insights for the growth of the sector.
Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the Asomafo gospel group, Yaw Sarpong, is reporteddead.
The 66 year old gospel artiste is said to have died at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi on January 20, where he was receiving medical treatment.
For sometime now, Yaw Sarpong had been dealing with prolonged health challenges, forcing him to reduce his public appearances and step away periodically from performances.
Yaw Sarpong is widely credited as a pioneer of contemporary Akan gospel music.
Through Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo, he introduced a distinctive sound marked by rich harmonies, disciplined arrangements and lyrics firmly grounded in Christian teachings.
His leadership and musical direction helped shape the identity of gospel music in Ghana for decades.
Some popular tunes by the group includes ‘Wo Haw Ne Sen’, ‘Tie Obiaa’, ‘Aduro Yesu’ and ‘Awurade Kasa’, tracks that continue to feature prominently in churches and Christian gatherings across the country.
Yaw Sarpong’s death comes barely some weeks after the passing of Maame Tiwa, a key pillar of the Yaw Sarpong’s Asomafo music group.
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Heavens will come down at the International Central Gospel Church, Temple East (ICGC) as gospel songstress Diana Hamilton holds her annual concert.
The annual concert ‘Awake Experience’ with Diana Hamilton will take place in Accra on February 15, and at the church of Pentecost, Bantama Kumasi on February 22.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro, she said this year offers another opportunity to have an experience with God, saying “So I want to be in his presence and watch him do mind blowing things.”
The ‘Aha Ye’ hit maker also announced that leading up to the event, the Diana Hamilton Team will embark on various outreaches to spread the gospel through ministration.
Themed ‘Dwell,’ will bring together renowned artiste and worshippers to celebrate faith and music.
Notable among them are Elder Dr Kwesi Mireku, Ntokozo Mbambo, Sisi Baidoo, Nana Yaw Ofori- Atta, Tagoe sisters and Joojo Arhin.
Diana Hamilton is a celebrated Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, and nurse, known for her inspirational music, spiritual depth, and impactful stage presence.
She has achieved historic wins like VGMA Artiste of the Year in 2021, becoming the first female gospel artist to do so, and is also recognised for her philanthropic work through the Diana Hamilton Foundation.
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