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Teddy OT set to rock Ghana with Bikkurim concert on January 7
Ghanaian gospel musician, Teddy Owusu-Twum, affectionately called Teddy OT has unveiled his concert dubbed Bikkurim.
The event will take place at Wesley Towers Opposite UBA Bank Head Office West Ridge on January 7, 2024.
Patrons will enjoy undiluted ministrations from Empress Gifty, Piesie Esther, Diana Hopeson, Selina Boateng, Pastor Kofy, Seth Diamond, Oki Sekum, Mmatema Moremi and Miss Walters.
Speaking at a press conference at La Villa Boutique Hotel in Accra, on Monday, Teddy said, there had been a lot of prophecies directing him to come back to gospel music and he adhered to it.
Teddy was optimistic that lives would be touched on the day and urged the general public to be at the event to tap into the blessing.
He said, Bikkurim, or first-fruits, are a type of sacrificial offering which was offered by ancient Israelites.
“The first-grown fruits were brought to the Temple and laid by the altar, and a special declaration recited. The laws of this offering appear in the Bikkurim tractate of the Talmud,” he added.
According to Teddy, Bikkurim is described as “an acknowledgement that the harvest and abundance came because of the Lord’s promise.” Let us also note that “giving the first fruit offering is a declaration that you are trusting God’s unwavering promise of provision.”
He expressed his appreciation to all the wonderful musicians who accepted to be on the bill to impact lives through their ministry.
Diana Hopeson, Empress Gifty, Piesie Esther, Pastor Kofy, Seth Diamond, who were at the Press Conference further endorsed the concert and urged all and sundry to be part.
About Teddy OT
Teddy Owusu-Twum popularly known as Teddy O.T. in the music industry is a singer, songwriter, performer, who also specializes in artiste management, event management and promotion, branding, and media content production.
Teddy is also a children`s rights/protection advocate and youth/women empowerment activist he is also the founder of a Child intervention organization.
He released his first single in 2008 titled Ghana for Peace.
This was in promotion of peaceful elections and later in 2010 released his EP titled Makoma, coupled with a launch concert at Royal House Chapel International.
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
