Entertainment
Nominations open for 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards
Organisers of Telecel Ghana Music Awards have officially opened nominations for musicians to file their works for the year under review.
In a statement, the organiers noted that “On behalf of the Board, our distinguished sponsors, and esteemed partners, we extend our warmest regards to all music stakeholders, and officially announce the commencement of nominations for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.”
According to them, “The scheme is accepting submissions for all commercially released works in the year 2024, from January 1 to December 31. All entries from artistes, artiste managements, record labels, producers, instrumentalists, music composers, and music industry stakeholders should be
submitted via the online portal at www.entry.ghanamusicawards.com before or on Sunday 16th
February, 2025.”
“Please note that the categories of the TGMAs have been revised. The revision affects definitions
and additions. These changes are available on the official website, www.GhanaMusicAwards.com and on the official social media pages (Ghana Music Awards on Facebook, and @ghmusicawards on Instagram and X),” the statement added.
Award-winning Ghanaian musician, Michael Owusu Addo, affectionately called Sarkodie has described his annual event, Rapperholic concert as bigger than just a music event, highlighting its significant economic impact.
In a post after a successful Rapperholic edition in Kumasi, the rapper noted that the concert stimulates economic activity across Kumasi, Accra and the wider Ghanaian economy.
According to him, this is driven through tourism, hospitality, transportation, food, fashion, media, advertising, employment and the creative supply chain.
“The economic value of this concert extends far beyond ticket sales. It includes visitor spending, revenue for local businesses, temporary jobs created, suppliers paid and the future tourism and commercial opportunities generated by the event,” he stated.
Sarkodie called on government and the private sector to seize the opportunity to build an ecosystem where Ghanaian entertainment generates measurable economic value, supports businesses, creates jobs and attracts visitors.
“Let’s invest in our creative economy. The potential goes far beyond the stage,” he added.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Emmanuel Andrew Samini popularly known as Samini is set to return to his Dansoman base with the much-anticipated Samini Experience on December 24.
The musician, who has nurtured top talents from the community in the past, says this year’s edition will be held in collaboration with the Dansoman Homecoming Carnival, to make the event bigger.
Speaking to the media at Kegali Hotel during a press launch on Friday, October 16, Samini said activities including a clean-up exercise, health walk, Children’s Day and games will take place from December 18 ahead of the main event.
According to him, the choice of Dansoman is to give back to the community where it all started.
He added that the event was also aimed at nurturing future talents by giving them a platform to showcase their abilities.
He disclosed that some music legends from Dansoman and other big names in the music industry will be on the bill to thrill patrons.
Samini also revealed that the Dansoman Exhibition streets will be blocked to make way for the unforgettable night of music.
He expressed appreciation to the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly for their collaboration to ensure the success of the programme.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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