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SK Frimpong wins Gospel Artiste of the Year at Western Music Awards
Ghanaian gospel singer Stephen Kojo Frimpong was named the gospel artiste of the year at the 2020 edition of the Western Music Awards.
The event, which is in its fourth year, had been established to celebrate musical acts who hail from the Western Region of Ghana and has hosted performances from the likes of KK Kabobo, Ayesem, Nero X, DopeNation, Qwesi Flex, Tilly Mens, Kwabena Lyta, 4mula, Obuju Faya, Kofi Kinaata and Laami.
SK Frimpong beat off competition from Empress Gifty, Navah, El Manuel, and John Paul Mensah to win the ultimate award, as he continues to win the hearts of many with his spirit- filled ministry.
Stephen Kojo Agyen Frimpong popularly known as SK Frimpong is a widely known Praise and Worship leader, a Gospel Award Winner of WMA17.
He is the head of the SK Fimpong Ministries and hails from Banko in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
He had his basic and secondary education in the Ashanti Region and moved to Takoradi for his Tertiary Education where he schooled at the then Takoradi Polytechnic now Takoradi Technical University where he graduated with honours in HND Marketing.
He worked briefly at Ghacem and decided to pursue his God given ministry, for which he had shared various platforms with many great and world renowned men of God and gospel musicians.
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
