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Stop the discrimination…Wilmina admonishes gospel musicians
Ghanaian gospel musician based in Ireland, Wilmina known in private life as Wilhemina Kwatemaah Fordjour, has admonished gospel musicians to desist from discrimination through the creation of camps and allow love to reign.
According to her, the gospel industry in Ghana need love since “love conquers everything.”
Speaking to The Spectator, she said, Jesus Christ came to die for mankind because of the love He had for the world, but unfortunately, “musicians who are championing the gospel do not emulate this.”
“Jesus Christ is love,unfortunately, what our industry lacks is love. There are artistes in camps and will not turn up for your event when you’re not one of them. This discrimination needs to stop ,”she said.
The Media Excel lable artiste said that when a musician is organising a programme and invited a colleague gospel artiste who was not in the same camp, they would not honour the invite.
Wilmina called for a sto to such lifestyle because it did not attract people to the house of the Lord, “We need to love and support one another because that is what we stand for, we are ambassadors of Christ.”
The gospel artiste has released a new song dubbed, “Miracle” which according to her tells the story of how God saved her from a terrible situation which could have taken her life after she gave birth to her fifth child.
“God gave me this song, it started four years ago when I came to Ghana, however, upon reaching Belgium, I went to the hospital with my husband for a checkup and it turned out I was pregnant,”
She said upon delivery, the doctors made a mistake, which led to profuse bleeding, for which she was in coma for three days, but for the miracle of God, she came back to life.
“Top doctors in Belgium came over and did everyhting, but they later told my husband they had done everything possible, at that point, it was only God who could save the situation, so they asked him to say his last words to me, however, a miracle happened,” she said.
It was from this situation that her new song “Miracle” was released, and is now available on all digital media platforms.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The biggest event on Ghana’s entertainment calendar is set for a night of honours, pomp, and pageantry.
It is a night where musicians who excelled during the year under review will be rewarded through the endorsement of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards Board, the Academy, and the general public.
The Grand Arena, the ideal venue for the 27th TGMA, will host a star-studded audience of musicians, media personalities, businessmen, politicians, actors, and footballers among others.
On this night, the most coveted prize is the Artiste of the Year (AOTY) category, which will see the crowning of a new king or queen of Ghana music.
Two heavyweights in the category, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie, have the opportunity to set an enviable record as the only artistes to win the coveted title for a third time.
Should they fall short, the opportunity shifts to Black Sherif and Diana Hamilton to equal the record of two wins, joining the elite ranks of past double-winners like VIP.
A win for Diana Hamilton, will set her up in a lonely journey at the top as the only gospel musician, to win the Artiste of the Year for the second time.
Alternatively, Wendy Shay could make her debut by winning the award for the first time. This would make her team up with Diana Hamilton as the only female artistes alive to hold the title. The late Ebony, won it posthumously in 2018.
If the title slips past them and falls to Medikal, he will also become a first-time winner, etching his name into the annals of Ghana music history.
Patrons can look forward to electrifying performances from a long list of confirmed artistes, including Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Piesie Esther, R2Bees, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Lasmid, Kofi Kinaata, Samini, and Fido, among others.
Beyond the ultimate prize, several other major categories are up for grabs, including Music Video of the Year, New Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Songwriter of the Year.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The fourth edition of International AmoFest lived up to its promise on Saturday, May 2, delivering a vibrant “three-in-one” experience that left the audience at Alliance Française in Accra buzzing.
The night was a masterful blend of sound and stagecraft. Berima Amo, the visionary behind the festival, led an impressive lineup of performers, including Pedro Kastelijns, Martha Apini, Rudy Ray, and Lamisi.
Together, they showcased a fusion of global music and authentic Ghanaian Highlife, staying true to the festival’s mission of preserving Ghana’s original rhythmic soul.
Adding a unique layer to the evening, Uncle Ebo Whyte’s Roverman Productions took to the stage, blending theater with the night’s musical energy.
The experience concluded with a high-energy after-party, fulfilling Berima Amo’s goal of creating a truly immersive and memorable night.
Reflecting on the event’s purpose, Amo emphasised the need for intentionality in protecting Highlife.
He called on every Ghanaian, as well as government institutions, to actively foster an environment where the genre can thrive on the global stage.
The main event followed a successful educational outreach on April 24, where over 250 high school students participated in a Highlife workshop at the Centre for National Culture.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
