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Western Gospel Awards unveils nominees
Prolific GH, organizers of the 2023 Western Gospel Awards (WGA23) have unveiled the nominees for this year’s edition of the prestigious award.
Prolific GH put out the list via a virtual telecast on via Social media mediums on the Western Gospel Awards page on Facebook and Instagram on September 15th, 2023.
The 2023 Western Gospel Awards(WGA23) which will be hosted in Takoradi on 19th November 2023 this year, has SK. Frimpong, Navah, Yvonne Menz, Ruger Quarm and Mabel Love are other top Gospel Acts as contenders for the Artiste of the Year.
Full List of Nominees:
Western Gospel Artiste of the Year
1. Navah
2. SK Frimpong
3. Yvonne Menz
4. Ruger Quarm
5. Mabel Love
Western Gospel Collaboration of the Year
1. Elvis Addo ft Akesse Brempon – He Reigns
2. Ruger Quarm ft David Osabutey – Calvary
3. Mabel Love ft Enoch Ewudzie – Faithful
4. Ps. David Arku ft Yvonne Menz – Testimony
Western Female Vocalist of the Year
1. Lady Joy
2. Yvonne Menz
3. RhEmma
4. Gracy Incoom
5. Frimpomaa
6. Ruth Ackaah – Gyasi
WESTERN BEST GOSPEL ARTISTE – DIASPORA
1. Elvis Addo
2. Millicent Yankey
3. Andy Justywayne
4. Navah
Western Choral Choir/Group of the Year
1. Praise Cymbals
2. Sixteenth Angelic Choir
3. Wesleyan Symphonic Choir
Western New Gospel Artiste of the Year
1. Elvis Addo
2. RhEmma
3. RapGees
4. Bra Theo
5. Bra Ike
6. Frimpomaa
Western Female Gospel Artiste of the Year
1. Yvonne Menz
2. Mabel Love
3. Efua Black
4. Ruth Ackaah – Gyasi
5. Millicent Yankey
Western Male Gospel Artiste of the Year
1. Ruger Quarm
2. SK Frimpong
3. Isaac K Dentu
4. Ps. David Arku
5. Pascal Koomson
6. Navah
7. Minister JK
Western Male Vocalist of the Year
1. Michael Dennis
2. Ruger Quarm
3. Navah
4. Etriakor Charle
5. Ps. David Arku
6. J-Josh
Western Gospel Song of the Year
1. Mabel Love ft Enoch Ewudzie – Faithful
2. Yvonne Menz – Okokro
3. SK Frimpong – African Praise Jama
4. Navah – Sore
5. Efua Black – Amaizing God
6. Pascal Koomson – Menkwagyfo
Western Instrumentalist of the Year (Technical)
1. Corbina Saah
2. Godfred (Ekueme)
3. Terry String
4. kingDee
Best Choreography / Mime Group of the Year
1. FNDP Academy
2. Elgin Dance Ministry
3. Dinos Dance Crew
4. Victory Dancing Stars
Western Producer of the Year
1. Jake Beatz
2. BB.M
Western Gospel Radio/TV Presenter of the Year
1. Nana Ohene Appiateawaa Sikapa (Oil City Radio)
2. Prince Macasford (Owass fm)
3. Vincent Nyarko (Azay FM)
4. King Mesh (Radio 360)
5. Esi Sesewa (Spice FM)
Western Gospel Radio/TV Show of the Year
1. Adom Mbra – ( Oil City Radio)
2. Osoro Akwantu (Radio 360)
3. Enimoyam Mbre (Azay FM)
4. Gospel 360 – (Owass fm)
5. Gospel Express – (Spice FM)
6. Osore Mmere – (Sharp Fm)
Western Contemporary Choir/Group of the Year
1. Tsie-Eli Worshipers
2. Divine Worshippers
3. Praise Cymbals
4. Worship Unlimited
5. Glory Zone Choir
Western Urban Gospel Artiste of the Year
1. RapGees
2. Min. Esaw
3. Mabel Lov
4. Navah
5. Kofi Ayeyi
6. J-Josh
Western Best Lyrical Content of the year (Technical)
1. Georgia and Georgette – W’ayeyi
2. Corbina Saah – Nyaminli Ndwomi
3. Vincent Nyarko – Life
4. Michael Dennis – Above Principalities
5. Ps. David Arku – Testimony
6. Worship Unlimited – Yeshua
Western Best Blogger of the Year (Technical)
1. Zhikay’s (gospel2me.com)
2. NanaKay (thechurchgh.com)
3. Ngosraba Ekow Yankey (ghministers.com)
4. Kofy Jesse (kofyjesse.com)
5. Kwame Davor (gospelhauz.com)
6. Kofi Annan (kofiannangh.net)
Western Songwriter of the Year
1. Ps. Arku – David Testimony
2. Isaac K Dentu – Wo Nsam
3. Ruger Quarm – Calvary
4. RhEmma – Temple Owner
5. Efua Black – Amaizing God
6. J-Josh – Ndaase Se Wo
Western Gospel Music Video of the Year
1. Ps. David Arku – Testimony
2. Mabel Love – Faithful
3. RhEmma – Temple Owner
4. Isaac K Dentu – Wo Nsam
5. Frimpomaa – Onyame Ama Nsa so Ne
6. Millicent Yankey – Louons Le
7. Worship Unlimited – Yeshua
Veteran Ghanaian musician Okyeame Kwame has announced a new initiative aimed at engaging teachers and students through music and creativity.
The award winning artiste in a social media post revealed that the “Clap Challenge” will begin this week, starting with schools across the country.
He explained that the challenge will require a teacher together with students to record a video of themselves singing his “Clap” song.
According to him, the video must be lively and engaging to stand a chance of winning.
He stated that participants must also post their videos on social media with permission from their school authorities.
They are expected to use the hashtag #clap4others and tag him on any social media platform.
He added that one teacher will be selected as a winner every week and will receive a cash prize of GH¢1,000.
He noted that the final decision on winners will be made by him.
The musician encouraged teachers and students to take part in the challenge, stressing that it is designed to promote creativity, unity and positive expression among young people in schools.
This follows a GHC100,000 support from businessman, Richard Nii Armah Quaye, who lauded the musician for composing a song which has the tendency to change society and help eschew jealousy.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Veteran Ghanaian actor, Fred Amugi, has been cast in the upcoming Pan-African television series, Kismet, where he will play the role of Chief Ademola, a wealthy and influential Yoruba patriarch.
The series, set for production in Abuja and other parts of Nigeria, brings together a diverse cast ensemble from Ghana, Nigeria, Cote d’Ivoire, South Africa, Cameroon, Kenya, and the United States.
A statement copied to the GNA in Accra said “It forms part of a broader effort to strengthen collaboration within Africa’s creative industry while positioning African stories for global audiences.”
Speaking on his involvement, Fred Nii Amugi, whose acting career spans more than four decades, described the role as a meaningful milestone.
“It is a proud moment for me at this stage of my career to be part of a Pan-African series,” he said.
“Playing a Yoruba character as a Ghanaian reflects something deeper about who we are as Africans. It reminds us that we are one people, connected beyond borders,” he indicated.
He added that his preparation for the role went beyond performance.
“As a Ghanaian of Ga heritage, I am taking time to study the historical and cultural links between the Ga and Yoruba people.
“I am learning about these connections so I can represent the character with truth and respect.”
“It is important that the world sees the shared identity that exists across our continent,” he noted.
Kismet is being developed as a high-quality thriller series with a Pan-African perspective, drawing talent from across the continent and the diaspora.
According to Nana Dwomoh-Doyen Benjamin, President of the African Chamber of Content Producers and production advisor for the project, the series represents the united image of Africa that is capable of contributing to the global creative economy.
“As part of building a Pan-African creative economy, Kismet is a call for Africans to come together and tell our stories as one people.
“We are also aligning this effort with the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to create a strong continental market for African content,” he underlined.
The producer of the series, Paul Joegad, emphasised the global ambition behind the project.
Based in the United States, Joegad noted that the production was designed to meet international standards while maintaining authentic African storytelling.
“We are leveraging diaspora networks and global experience to create a series that resonates across cultures,” he said.
“Our goal is to produce content that can stand on international platforms through quality and strong storytelling.”
He added that assembling the right team had been central to the project’s vision. Among those involved is Mawuko Kuadzi, a Casting Society of America (CSA) member and the first African to win an Artios Award in its 40-year history.
The producers say the series seeks to position Africa as a major player in global content, fostering international Pan-African partnerships. –GNA
