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Thousands thrilled at VGMA23 Xperience Concert at Koforidua
It was a period of uncontrolled excitement as some nominees of this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards thrilled thousands of music lovers in the Eastern Regional capital, Koforidua on Easter Monday, April 18, 2022.
The event dubbed the Xperience Concert which took place at the Jubilee Park saw emerging artistes from the Region grace the stage.
Nominees for this year’s Unsung Artiste category, Roy X Taylor, Shugalord, Chief One, Vanilla, King Maaga, Bryan The Mensah, RCEE, Ama Nova, Nautyca, and Gambo proved their mettle on the big stage.
The moment many had been waiting for came for some top-brass in Ghana music to take their turn on the big stage, as Akesse Brempong and Joyce Blessing led the gathering to the throne of praise and worship.
The crowd went into a frenzy of excitement as the ‘King’ of live band, Samini, thrilled them with an energetic display on the night.
Kwame Yogot, Kelvin Boy, Medikal, Fameye, Amerado, Dhope Nation and Kofi Kinaata charged the thousands gathered with amazing performances and sang along with them during their time on stage
At a point, veteran Disc Jockey, Andy Dosty took his turn on the turntable mesmerising the audience with back to back mixes of some drill music.
Speaking to The Spectator, Public Relations Officer of Charter House, Robert Klah, expressed appreciation to the people of Koforidua for opening their arms to the organisers and wholeheartedly cheering up all the artistes who graced the platform.
He urged the public to continuously vote for their favourites in the various categories, adding that what happened at Koforidua was part of the buildup to the grand finale of the event.
Robert further expressed his appreciation to the industry players in the Eastern Region for all the support saying, he was confident, the workshop organised ahead of the event would go a long way to help them.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian musician Sparqlyn is set to release another big hit.
His latest release, ‘Rosina,’ features Germany-based Ghanaian musician, video director, and sound engineer TEENO (known privately as Eric Kwame Tamakloe).
TEENO’s project ‘Signs’ was recently accepted by the Grammys for official consideration in the ‘Album of the Year’ category. Now, ‘Rosina’ is making serious waves across the airwaves.
Coming shortly after the impressive reception to his previous single ‘Fameko,’ ‘Rosina’ is already receiving strong attention from music lovers and radio listeners.
This new song carries an infectious Afrobeats and Hiplife feel while maintaining the romantic direction that characterised ‘Fameko,’ Sparqlyn’s 2026 Highlife collaboration with Ziya.
‘Fameko’ marked an important moment in Sparqlyn’s musical journey, with the love-themed highlife record receiving positive reactions from music lovers and media platforms following its June 2026 release.
The song became one of the highlights of his 2026 output, ranking high on multiple charts.
‘Fameko’ has also bagged Sparqlyn two top nominations: “Highlife Song of the Year” and “Artist of the Year” at the 2026 Stars Awards.
The combination of a romantic storyline, Afrobeats rhythm, and Hiplife influence give the song a sound that fits comfortably into the current Ghanaian music landscape.
The timing of the song’s release could also prove significant for the award-winning artiste. Sparqlyn recently secured two nominations at the 2026 Ghana Youth Empowerment Awards, where he is in contention for Youth Empowerment Advocate of the Year and Outstanding Youth Personality of the Year.
With ‘Fameko’ having established strong momentum earlier in the year and ‘Rosina’ now beginning to enjoy significant airplay, Sparqlyn appears to be ending another eventful chapter of his musical career on a high note.
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats singer Kuami Eugene Marfo known in showbiz circles as Kuami Eugene has urged fellow musicians and entertainers to use their influence on social media and other platforms to champion causes that positively impact society.
The award-winning artiste made the call during a UNICEF Ghana birth registration advocacy campaign in Bepoase in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, where he joined officials from UNICEF Ghana and the Births and Deaths Registry to raise awareness about the importance of registering children at birth.
He explained that artistes wield significant influence and should leverage platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to amplify important social initiatives and encourage behavioural change.
The musician, who has partnered UNICEF Ghana on several child-focused campaigns, said he had a special interest in issues affecting children and was committed to supporting efforts that improved their welfare and future opportunities.
He noted that birth registration was critical because it established a child’s legal identity and ensured recognition as a Ghanaian citizen.
The advocacy drive forms part of UNICEF Ghana’s efforts to improve birth registration rates across the country through community engagements, public education and collaboration with traditional authorities.
The musician said he remained focused on creating quality music while continuing to support social causes that contribute to national development, particularly initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children. –GNA
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