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Zhikay Ikejunior awarded Blogger of the Year at Praise Achievement Awards 2023
On Sunday, December 17, 2023 the Praise Achievement Awards ceremony in Accra was filled with excitement and anticipation as the winners were announced.
Among them was the talented and passionate Zhikay Ike Junior, who took home the prestigious title of Best Gospel Blogger of the Year.
Zhikay Junior, a name that has become synonymous with excellence in the gospel blogging community, has been making waves with his insightful and inspiring content.
With a unique ability to capture the essence of gospel music and share it with the world, Zhikay Junior has garnered a loyal following of readers who eagerly await his next post.
From in-depth interviews with gospel artistes to thought-provoking album reviews, Zhikay Junior’s blog (Gospel2Me) has become a go-to source for all things gospel music. His dedication to showcasing the talents and stories of gospel artistes has not gone unnoticed, as evidenced by his well-deserved recognition at the Praise Achievement Awards.
When asked about his inspiration for gospel blogging, Zhikay Junior shared, “I have always been passionate about gospel music and its ability to uplift and inspire. Through my blog, I aim to shine a spotlight on the incredible talent within the gospel music industry and create a platform for artistes to share their stories.”
Zhikay Junior’s impact extends beyond the digital realm. He has been actively involved in organizing gospel music events and supporting local gospel artistes.
He is the personal publicist for International Gospel musician Dr Sonnie Badu.
Zhikay was part of the team that helped make the Rhythms Of Africa by Sonnie Badu a memorable concert.
His commitment to promoting the genre and fostering a sense of community has earned him the respect and admiration of his peers.
As Zhikay Junior continues to make his mark in the gospel blogging world, making people in the gospel music space anticipate what the future holds. With his passion, talent, and dedication, there’s no doubt that he will continue to inspire and uplift through his work.
The Board of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has introduced a new “Swing Period” policy aimed at ensuring songs released late in the year receive fair consideration for nominations.
The new policy, introduced in the 27th edition of the awards, allows songs released in December to be considered in the following awards year if they meet specific eligibility requirements.
According to the organizers, a song must have been released in December of the eligibility year, must have demonstrated measurable impact within the year under review, and must not have received a nomination in the previous edition of the awards.
The Head of Public Events and Communications at Charterhouse Productions, Robert Klah, explained in a statement that the decision followed three years of consultations with stakeholders in the music industry.
He said the policy reflects the scheme’s commitment to ensuring that songs with strong impact are not disadvantaged simply because they were released late in the year.
Under the newly introduced policy, two songs have received nominations in the 27th edition of the awards.
They are “Messiah” by Sarkodie featuring Kweku Flick, and “Excellent” by Kojo Blak featuring Kelvyn Boy.
The board said both songs gained significant attention and audience engagement after their release, making them suitable examples of the situation the Swing Period policy seeks to address.
According to the organizers, the new approach is part of efforts to ensure the awards continue to recognize excellence in Ghanaian music while adapting to changes in the industry.
They noted that with evolving music release patterns, digital consumption trends and global audience dynamics, the awards scheme will continue to refine its processes to maintain credibility while ensuring deserving works receive recognition.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The time has come for musicians who were outstanding in the year under review in 2025 to earn nomination at Ghana’s prestigious music awards.
The much-awaited nomination for the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is slated for today, March 14, 2026.
As part of measures to build up anticipation, the announcement will commenced with an hourly unveiling of nominees across all official TGMA social media platforms and partner channels from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Everything would be wrapped up in the evening with a special ceremony to officially kick off the 27th TGMA season, featuring the unveiling of the Big Five categories alongside key remarks from industry stakeholders at the Palms Convention Centre.
At the ceremony, the TGMA Calendar Indicating official schedule of activities leading up to the main awards ceremony will be unveiled.
Following the close of the submission window, the Board and the Selection Committee spent weeks reviewing works released during the year under review.
Each entry was carefully evaluated for artistic merit, technical excellence, and cultural impact to ensure that the final nominee list reflects the very best of Ghanaian music.
The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards is produced by Charterhouse in partnership with TV3, Closeup, British Council, refreshed by Guinness and powered by Telecel .
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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