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Who wins Artiste of the Year?
Piesie Esther
It is gradually becoming tensed as Ghanaian music lovers are divided as to who should be crowned Artiste of the Year at this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
The Grand Arena at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) will be the venue of attraction as stakeholders, industry players and music enthusiasts gather for the much-awaited announcement on Saturday, May 6, 2023.
Battling it out for the coveted Artiste of the Year crown are, Black Sherif, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Piesie Esther, Camidoh, KiDi, King Promise, and Joe Mettle.
Interestingly, four of the eight contenders are past Artistes of the Year contenders.
They are Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, KiDi and Joe Mettle.
The others, King Promise, Black Sherif, Camidoh and Piesie Esther are having a shot at it for the first time.
There are other categories like Vodafone Most Popular Song, Afro Pop Song, Highlife Song, Hiplife Song, Gospel Song, and New Artiste of the Year among others.
Since Charterhouse, organisers of the awards scheme announced the nominees for VGMA24 on Saturday, March 18, it has generated endless debates amongst various facets of stakeholders
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
