Entertainment
Night of 1,029 Laughs & Music slated for December 26
● Funny Face (left) & Bovi
For 17 years, December 26, has and remains the day for the biggest comedy festival in Ghana, and event powerhouse, Charterhouse, is set to provide a premium night of comedy laced with music, dubbed, A Night of 1, 029 Laughs & Music.
The event is scheduled to take place at 8pm at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Centre.
Referred to as Ghana’s foremost stand-up comedy show, this year’s event will feature the ‘Champions’ League’ of comedians in Ghana and beyond.
From the UK, will be Series 13 of Britain’s Got Talent finalist, Kojo Anim, paired with Nigeria’s finest Bovi and Kenny Blaq.
Ghanaian comedians would not be left out as Funny Face, Lekzy De Comic and OB Amponsah lift the flag of the country high on the night.
In the music corner will be Kuami Eugene and Cina Soul serenading patrons to some good music in an electrifying atmosphere.
According to the organisers, Charterhouse, they have put in place all the necessary measures to deliver a premium event which will end the year on a note of rib cracking jokes.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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
