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Shatta Wale, Epixode present works for Grammy
Ghanaian musicians Shatta Wale and Epixode have officially submitted their works for consideration at the 68th Grammy Awards.
Shatta Wale, in a social media post, announced that he had presented the Street Crown project for the Best African Music Performance category. He expressed excitement about the Grammy Academy’s approval for consideration, with the first round of screening set to begin on October 3, 2025.
“This moment is not just about me—it’s about Ghana, Africa, and every fan of African Dancehall. From the streets to the world stage, our sound and culture now stand on the biggest platforms. Thank you to the GRAMMY Academy for recognising this entry; win or lose, it’s a victory for the Shatta Movement and every youth who believes that dreams come true through hard work, consistency, and faith,” he said.
Another Ghanaian music sensation, Epixode, has also submitted his song titled Chobio for Grammy consideration. His track was also entered in the Best African Music Performance category.
In a social media post, Epixode expressed confidence about receiving a nomination, noting that such recognition would highlight the impact and relevance of Ghanaian reggae/dancehall music over the years.
Nominees for the 68th Grammy Awards will be announced on November 7, 2025, with the main awards ceremony scheduled for February 1, 2026.
—GNA
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Musical duo, FreshJoy, have released their much-awaited single dubbed ‘Favour’ to inspire music lovers. The group, made up of a couple, Fresher Fosu Amponsah and Joyce Asmah, have in a short time given the strongest indication of their readiness for the challenge ahead.
The song, produced by David Kyei, affectionately called Kaywa, is available on all digital music stores.
Touching on the message in the song, they told The Spectator Agoro it teaches the favour of God. FreshJoy Music believes that everyone needs mercy, grace, and favour, and the only person who grants these blessings is the Lord Jesus Christ.
According to them, this belief is rooted in their personal testimonies. “At FreshJoy, we reflect on how far the Lord has brought us through all the challenges we have faced. Despite the ups and downs, God has shown us favour, and we are here to testify to that,” they said.
They further noted that “The Bible tells the story of Esther, a woman who lacked a biological father or mother. Although she was beautiful, she initially lacked the favour to approach the king. However, when God’s favour came upon her, she was able to enter the king’s presence. Similarly, Romans 8:28 teaches us that all things work together for good for those who love God.”
Speaking about the challenges they have encountered, FreshJoy said, “The journey has not been easy; it has been rough, but God has given us assurance through His Word that He is with us and will show us His favour.”
They advised upcoming artistes to focus on their dream, “only you know where you want to go. Enjoy the journey, not just being perfect. Small wins are important for progress. Set achievable goals and celebrate each step in music. Build a supportive community and reconnect with your love for music.”
The song comes with a video directed and shot by Koan Video Production.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Urban gospel artiste Scott Evans Obu, who is known in showbiz circles as Scott Evans, has opened up about his love for the industry and future of his ministry. According to him, the industry has thrived in recent times partly due to the quality of artistes and their works, stressing that with the needed support, it would be bigger and get better.
His comments came on the back of recent pressures brought on musicians by critics to create hit songs for the industry. “I don’t envy the secular space at all; I appreciate the effort the gospel artistes are putting in. I would not trade that opportunity for anything,” he told The Spectator Agoro.
“The urban gospel music genre has won many souls because the youth are able to vibe along, and I am fulfilled my songs are able to win souls for Christ,” he added.
The ‘Ma pe ke’ hit maker also said he was not under any pressure to be releasing hit songs, adding that “I’m just serving a King (God) and I’m relaying His message to the people. My focus is to make sure the song gets to people who need His word.”
Scott Evans started his musical career in 2015. Since then, he has released songs like ‘Holding On’, ‘Good God’, ‘Ready’ and ‘100 per cent’. Evans is widely praised for pushing the boundaries of gospel music in Ghana, using relevant themes and modern sounds to connect with a younger generation.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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