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Tagoe Sisters to stage concert …call on churches to support gospel musicians
Ghanaian gospel music legends, Tagoe Sisters, are putting their acts together to stage a virtual concert to support the needy as part of their humanitarian initiatives.
Expected to roar off by the end of November, the concert would serve as a platform for them to release their maiden song for the year as well as raise funds to support the needy in December.
The smashing musical twins — Lydia Dedei Yawson Nee Tagoe and Elizabeth Korkoi Tagoe, made this revelation when they called on the new Editor of The Spectator, Mr Emmanuel Amponsah, on Monday.
According to them, their Tagoe Twins Foundation takes care of needy twins and the vulnerable, adding that they have adopted a lot of needy people, and taken care of some twins who have completed university, while others are undergraduates.
The gleaming duo called on churches to support gospel musicians to help the growth of ministry, adding that some churches did not properly remunerate artistes they had invited to perform for them.
They hold the view that gospel music is an essential tool in soul winning and instrumental in every church; for that reason, attention must be paid to that department.
Citing some of the treatment meted out to gospel artistes by some churches, they said, at times the auditoriums were even rented out to them (artistes) for their album launches, and were also asked to pay electricity bills, among others, after using the artistes for free on numerous occasions.
“During our Adonai Concert, there is a church we used to go most of the time; we sent them 100 tickets to sell to over 1000 congregation, and sadly, they sold only one ticket as they refused to announce the tickets to members,” they disclosed.
According to them, as a result of these challenges, most gospel musicians have now resorted to managers, to avoid direct contact with the church leaders to ensure that pastors or churches that need their services to pay what is due them.
To them, these things did not augur well for the growth of gospel music, adding that “the church needs to help musicians, because they need a lot of financial investment for music production and promotion.”
The duo further advised gospel musicians to look for side jobs to be able to raise a lot of money for the needed projects they set to embark on.
Touching on what made them fulfilled, they said: “What makes us fulfilled is we are still alive together in the ministry, and taking care of our foundation to put smiles on the faces of needy people.”
They disclosed that there was a re-branding and outdooring of Tagoe Sisters Ministries, hopefully next year, among other musical projects, which were shelved as a result of COVID-19.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Kwame Nsiah Apau, widely known as Okyeame Kwame, and the Rap Dacta, celebrated his 50th birthday with the release of a rhythmic reggae tune titled “Clap.”
The song shines a spotlight on applauding those making remarkable contributions to society and encourages people to celebrate the successes of their friends and family.
Just a week after its release, “Clap” has garnered widespread positive reactions from influencers across Ghana, Jamaica, America, South Africa, and other parts of the world.
In one of the reaction videos shared by Okyeame Kwame, renowned entrepreneur and philanthropist Richard Nii Armah Quaye, aka RNAQ, expressed his admiration, saying, “Love this song and the lyrics. I want to support its promotion with GHC 100,000. Well done.”
Okyeame Kwame, who had previously promised to build a Paediatric Emergency Ward at Manhyia Hospital in Kumasi before his birthday, would certainly benefit from this generous support for such a meaningful project.
His 50th birthday celebration was a successful all-white event held at +233 Pub and Grill, featuring amazing performances that added to the memorable occasion.
Watch Okyeame Kwame clap visualiser here:
https://youtu.be/qMO-Ufr6Vwc?is=ByivCkKtmUVcHxV_
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 27 have announced “A Touch of Glitter as the official red carpet theme for this year’s ceremony.’’
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 16, Charterhouse indicated that the theme is designed to promote elegance and creativity while maintaining a refined fashion standard.
According to the organisers, the red carpet remains one of the most anticipated moments of the awards, offering artistes, celebrities, and guests the opportunity to express themselves through fashion while celebrating Ghanaian identity.
They explained that for this year’s edition, attendees are encouraged to include subtle elements of shimmer in their outfits.
This, they noted, can be done through fabric choices, embellishments, or accessories, with the focus on elegance rather than excess.
The statement added that the red carpet event will take place on May 9, 2026, at 7:06 pm, ahead of the main awards ceremony.
Head of Public Events and Communications at Charterhouse, Robert Klah, noted that the theme invites guests to explore creativity with sophistication while maintaining a polished appearance.
The organisers further assured that the event will continue to deliver a blend of music, fashion, and culture, making it a key highlight on Ghana’s entertainment calendar.
By Jacob Aggrey
