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Who becomes 24th VGMA Unsung ?
• Gambo, reigning Unsung winner
It is the time of the year where musicians who have excelled in the year under review get rewarded for their hard work.
For this reason, a platform has been created to throw spotlight on upcoming musicians who need an opportunity to sparkle.
The Unsung initiative which seeks to unearth thier, was introduced with the purpose of giving upcoming artistes the opportunity to breakthrough into main stream music.d
The climax is the opportunity for the winner to perform live on the biggest stage on the Ghanaian entertainment calendar, the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
After a month-long nomination entry period for mainstream artistes, producers and Record labels the organisers, Charterhouse has officially opened nominations for the 24th edition of the VGMA Unsung.
Making the cut is 100 per cent based on social media; entrants are expected to have their fans, supporters and sympathisers post their picture(s) across all social media platforms, tag them and add the hashtag #24thVGMAUnsung.
The acts with the most tags get nominated in this year’s Unsung initiative
The nominees, as done each year, will be given the unique opportunity to perform at the VGMA Xperience Concert before a live audience of over 20,000.
The event airs live on TV3, other platforms and to the world on social media.
The 24th VGMA Unsung is a Charterhouse initiative with sponsorship from Closeup Complete Fresh Protection.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
Legendary gospel artist Herty Ofori Borngreat is officially returning to the music scene after a 13-year hiatus, her management announced Wednesday.
The surprise announcement ends over a decade of absence from the music industry for the celebrated singer.
According to an official statement released by her management team, the upcoming comeback will feature a rollout of new music projects and various spirit-filled initiatives aimed at inspiring hope and connecting with believers globally.
“We are delighted to officially announce that Herty Ofori Borngreat is making a highly anticipated return to the gospel music scene,” the management team noted in a statement, expressing deep gratitude to fans and partners for their unwavering loyalty during her long absence.
They added, “We are confident that this comeback will be both impactful and memorable.”
Management has urged fans, the media, and the global gospel community to follow her official social media platforms for update.
No specific dates have been set for the first single, but updates are expected in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
