Entertainment
Oti Region’s Elorm wins GT Bank Di Asa season 6
• Elorm on her throne
Oti Region’s representative, Elorm, was on Sunday January 8, crowned winner of GT Bank Di Asa season 6.
She beat all the four (finalist) to take home the coveted crown and the bragging right.
For her prize, she received a brand new Hyundai Elantra, a cash prize and products from sponsors.
Gladisco, emerged second, while Popinge occupied the third position after an arduous rounds of dance.
For attainning such feat, Gladisco took home a Mini truck (Aboboyaa) and products from the sponsors whereas the second runner-up received a tricycle, a cash prize and goodies from the sponsors.
Also, Mikeey and Esi who emerged fourth and fifth repectively took home a cash price of GH₵ 5,000 and GH¢4,000 together with products from the sponsors.
Additionally, all evictees on the night, received cash prices and products from the sponsors.
After months of auditioning across the country, 60 contestants made it to the Di Asa House, and after its weekly eviction show, the number was cut down to 20 finalists,
After intriquing rounds of dance battles which covered Agbaza, Adowa, Kete, Bobobo, free style, mystery segment it was further reduced to 15, and later to five family.
The event was interspered with music from Rap Queen, Nii Funny, KiDi and evergreen Akatakyie.
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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