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Nominees for 24th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards to be unveiled on Saturday
15 days into 2023, the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards made a call to the Music Industry and its stakeholders to submit accolade-deserving works produced between the 1st of January and 31st December of 2022.
By February 15, the industry had responded resoundingly with thousands of entries. Following the submissions, the board, research team, and the VGMA secretariat have been at work, reviewing work done for 2022, to ensure the most qualified make it to the nominees list.
After several weeks of meticulous listening, reviews and extensive analysis of data, lyrics and production, the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has the most deserving artistes in the offing.
The unveil, slated for Saturday, 18th March 2023, will be done every hour on hour from 11 am to 4 pm on selected radio and TV stations on Media General and VGMA affiliate stations.
It will also be available online via a nseveralcial Media handles, www.ghanamusicawards.com and other portals.
At 9 pm the final announcement will be made featuring the BIG 5 Categories; BEST NEW ARTISTE, RECORD OF THE YEAR, ALBUM OF THE YEAR, VODAFONE MOST POPULAR SONG and ARTISTE OF THE YEAR.
The night will also witness great performances from some of Ghana’s finest musicians.
The 24th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards is a Charterhouse Event, sponsored by Vodafone.
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
