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Outstanding musicians honoured at Medimafo Western Music Awards
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The 2024 edition of the Medimafo Western Music Awards (WMA) took center stage in a spectacular celebration of musical talent and creativity from the Western Region of Ghana.
Held at the GPHA Auditorium in Takoradi on the 21st September, 2024, the night saw some of the region’s finest talents being recognized for their exceptional contributions to the music industry.
The event, organized under the theme Diversity in Peace and by Westline Entertainment showcased a rich blend of musical genres, affirming the Western Region’s diverse soundscape.
The highlight of the evening was SK Frimpong, the undisputed star, sweeping three major awards: Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year and Songwriter of the Year for his inspirational song ‘Faithful God.’ His impressive triumph in gospel categories further cements his influence in the Ghanaian music scene.
In the highly competitive Most Popular Ghanaian Song of the Year category, Kofi Kinaata won with his hit song ‘Effiakuma Love,’ which continues to dominate the airwaves. Ewuraba Eesi’s fan-favorite track earned her ‘Western Regional Most Popular Song of the Year.’
Highlife and hiplife continued to hold their ground, with Fameye taking home the ‘Highlife Artiste of the Year’ award and Nero X clinching ‘Highlife Song of the Year’ with ‘Medo Wiase,’ a collaboration featuring Tinny.
On the hiplife front, Bobo Dada B won the ‘Hiplife Artiste of the Year’ while BlaQ Mic’s ‘Botom Ay3 Shi’ earned ‘Hiplife Song of the Year.’
Other notable winners included Mrr Cloudy as ‘Hip Hop Artiste of the Year,’ Walley Bonsu as ‘Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year’ and Naomi Assani for ‘Urban Song of the Year.’ The ‘Best Rapper of the Year’ honor went to Ayesem, further solidifying his position as one of the region’s leading lyricists.
The night also celebrated Jakebeat Gh with ‘Producer of the Year,’ and Kobby Yankey recognized as ‘Best Instrumentalist.’ Sunshine Selina shone in the diaspora category, winning both ‘Western Diaspora Artiste of the Year’ and ‘Best Music Video of the Year’ for her collaboration with Joyce Blessing on ‘Confirm.’
The awards were graced by numerous notable personalities, including Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Arthur, CEOs of Skyy Media Group, Nana Egya Kwamina XI, Chief of Apremdo, Fiifi Buckman, NDC Parliamentary Candidate for Kwesimintsim, Mr. Johnson Assasie, CEO of Jonamass Ventures and Mr. Justice Acquah, MD of Sankofa Prestea Mines, among others.
The 2024 Medimafo Western Music Awards once again reinforced its position as the premier platform for celebrating the talents of the Western Region. The fusion of different genres, vibrant performances, and influential figures made it a night to remember, uniting the region’s music lovers under the banner of peace and diversity.
After a show-stopping run on stage, Fiifi Coleman Productions is taking ‘I Told You So’ to the big screen.
This follows a successful roadshow tour across Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi and Cape Coast.
The final leg saw Cape Coast come alive on September 4 and 5, as Fiifi Coleman Productions staged a breathtaking rendition of the Bob Cole classic at the Centre for National Culture (CNC).
Patrons showed up in extraordinary numbers, filling the auditorium with energy, laughter, nostalgia and deep cultural pride. Over the two-night run, the production drew more than 2,000 patrons, making the showcase, dubbed The Afahye Experience, one of the most memorable highlights of the festival season.
Speaking to the media in an interview on Monday, September 7, Fiifi Coleman said the adaptation seeks to protect Ghana’s cultural heritage and history.
According to him, the storyline remains relevant in today’s society and the current generation has lessons to learn from it.
“The movie takes you through family responsibility, and who has the right in the family when it comes to marriage, the father or uncle?” he quizzed.
He noted that in recent times families often shelve the need to conduct necessary background checks before marriage, adding that ‘I Told You So’ brings all these issues to the fore.
He also revealed that the feature film would be due for premiere in March 2027 in commemoration of Ghana’s 70th independence celebrations.
The stage production delivered a seamless blend of humour, heritage and contemporary relevance, reminding patrons of the enduring power of Ghanaian theatre to unite communities and celebrate identity.
With its successful run on stage, the team is now taking a bold step to adapt it for cinema.
He expressed his appreciation to all stakeholders for their support in making the project a success.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Miss World Ghana 2026, Rumzia Sule, has returned home after representing Ghana at the Miss World 2026 pageant in Vietnam.
Rumzia arrived at the Accra International Airport on Tuesday, September 8, where she received a warm welcome from members of the Miss Ghana Organisation, her fellow queens and runners-up, family members and well-wishers.
The beauty queen was welcomed with flowers and the Ghana flag as she reunited with loved ones following her international pageant journey.
Rumzia was among 111 national ambassadors who participated in the 2026 Miss World Festival in Vietnam.
The grand finale was held on September 5 in Nha Trang, where Joheirry Mola Dominguez of the Dominican Republic was crowned Miss World 2026. Elisabeth Reynés of Spain was named first runner-up, while Taanusiya Chetty of Malaysia emerged as second runner-up.
Although Ghana did not take the overall crown, Rumzia made the country proud with her strong showing in the Beauty With a Purpose segment. Her sanitation-focused project earned her a place among the Top 6 African finalists in the segment.
Her project has focused on promoting sanitation and encouraging Ghanaians to take responsibility for keeping their communities clean. As part of the project, she joined the President’s clean-up campaign and collaborated with the “Bus Stop Boys” to clean some principal streets in Accra.
She also donated GH¢10,000 to the Bus Stop Boys to support their sanitation efforts as well as victims of the Accra floods in June 2026.
Later in the year, Rumzia is expected to extend the campaign to schools, where she will engage children on the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
Rumzia earned the opportunity to represent Ghana internationally after winning the 69th Miss Ghana pageant in July 2026. The competition was held under the theme: ‘Empowering Women, Enduring Legacy.’
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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