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Nominations open for Western Gospel Awards
Prolific GH, organisers of Western Gospel Awards have opened nominations for the third edition of its award scheme aimed at recognizing and appreciating talents who are propagating the gospel of God through music in the Western region.
Artiste managers, producers, presenters, record labels and Gospel musicians can submit their entries online from July 1 to July 31.
Categories to be awarded include: Gospel Artiste of the Year, Gospel Collaboration of the Year, New Gospel Artiste of the Year, Female Gospel Artiste of the Year, Male Gospel Artiste of the Year, Gospel Song of the Year , Female Vocalist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Gospel Radio / TV Presenter of the Year, Gospel Radio / TV Show of the Year and Choral Choir / Group of the Year, Minister of the year (New).
The rest are Contemporary Choir / Group of the Year, Urban / Contemporary Gospel Artiste of the Year, Best Lyrical Content of the year, Producer of the Year, Sound Engineer of the Year, Instrumentalist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Gospel Music Video of the Year, Best Gospel Artiste – DIASPORA and Choreography / Mime Group of the Year.
In all, 22 awards will be given on the awards night come Sunday, November 5, 2023.
Organisers of the event (Prolific GH) said the award scheme aspire to foster quality works from Gospel artistes in the Western Region.
Last year, gospel musician KDM was adjudged the overall Artiste of the year at the Second Edition of the award scheme.
Cwesi Oteng graced the occasion with a perfomance and was awarded as a pace setter and contributor to Urban Gospel.
Rev. Amy Newman was honoured with the lifetime achievement award for her immense contribution to the Gospel Fraternity.
Dr. Steven Wayoe (CEO of Wayoe Engineering and Construction LTD) was also honoured for his Remarkable contribution to the growth of the Gospel industry in the Western Region.
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
