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TGMA unveils nominees this Saturday

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The air is electric in Ghana’s music scene as the long-anticipated nominee announcement for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) is nearly here.

Music lovers should mark their calendars for Saturday, March 15, when the nominees will be revealed live on TV3 and across the Ghana Music Awards official social media channels.

This year’s nominations promise to be some of the most competitive yet. After weeks of submissions and meticulous deliberations, music fans across the country will finally learn which artists and groups will be contending for the highly coveted awards.

The Road to the Nominees Announcement

It all began on January 21, 2025, when nominations officially opened for the TGMA. Artists and groups had until 16th February to submit their works released between January 1, and December 31, 2024.

The response was nothing short of phenomenal, with over 1,500 entries pouring in from more than 130 talented artists and groups—a true testament to the dynamic and ever-growing nature of Ghana’s music industry.

The Deliberation Process

Once the deadline passed, an expert panel of industry insiders and stakeholders rolled up their sleeves for the daunting task of sifting through the entries.

The review process was thorough, with each submission evaluated based on a set of specific criteria to ensure only the most deserving artists and groups made it onto the shortlist.

The final selections were validated by the TGMA board and key industry players, ensuring transparency and fairness every step of the way.

The Big 5 Categories: The Showstoppers

While every category brings its own set of thrills, the Big 5 awards are the ultimate crown jewels. These prestigious categories will be revealed live on TV3 on Saturday, 15th March, it includes; Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, New Artiste and Artiste of the Year.

The Telecel Ghana Music Awards: Celebrating Excellence

The Telecel Ghana Music Awards play an essential role in showcasing and celebrating the best of Ghana’s musical talent. By recognizing excellence, the awards inspire artists to reach new creative heights while fueling the growth of the industry.

 They also serve as a unifying force, bringing together artists, industry leaders, and music lovers in a shared celebration of Ghanaian music.

With Ghana’s top artists and groups battling it out for the prestigious honors, the anticipation is at an all-time high. As the music industry continues to evolve, the TGMA remains a true benchmark of excellence.

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 Praise Reloaded:  Joe Mettle to rock El-Wak Sports Stadium on June 29

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 Believers will have an unforgettable time of worship at this year’s Praise Reloaded by Joe Mettle, slated for the El-Wak Sports Stadium on June 29, 2025.

This year happens to be the 14th edition since the inception of Praise Reloaded.

This edition, with the theme ‘Festival of Gratitude,’ will see Ntokozo Mbambo, Na­thaniel Bassey, and Akesse Brempong team up with Joe Mettle to lead the gathering for ‘Thanksgiving’.

Speaking at the launch, which took place at the Palms by Eagle Hotel in Accra last Friday, Joe Mettle said, the last edi­tion was held at a bigger venue, the Accra Sports Stadium, but unfortunately, due to restrictions on the use of the pitch for concerts, they could not secure it.

Against this backdrop, the team explored other options and settled on the El-Wak Sports Stadium for an awesome atmosphere.

He said, there are some other gospel musicians and Men of God who would be announced ahead of the main event on June 29.

Additionally, Joe Mettle revealed that God laid on his heart to make this year’s event free for patrons, and urged them to come with an expectant heart to enter into an atmosphere of breakthrough.

Akesse Brempong, on his part, said he was optimistic that God will do something re­markable in the lives of patrons

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 Gospel singer releases ‘Make a Way’

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 Sensational gospel singer, Ce­lestina Achiaa Annor known in showbiz circles as Ohemaa Tina has released a single ‘make a way’ to encourage Christians in challenging times.

The song which is already making waves has received a lot testimonies from listeners.

In an interview with The Specta­tor Agoro, she said the lyrics reflect deep personal conviction, drawing from biblical promises that God makes a way where there seems to be none.

The song, she says, was a testi­mony of how faith can sustain people through life’s struggles.

Speaking about the inspiration be­hind the song, Ohemaa Tina shared that it was birthed from her personal experiences and faith journey.

“This song is not just for me but for everyone who finds themselves in difficult situations, those who feel abandoned and are waiting on God to turn things around,” she explained. “It is a prayer wrapped in music, a plea for God to make a way when all doors seem shut.”

She revealed that like many believers, she has encountered mo­ments where she had no one to turn to but God.

With ‘make a Way,’ Ohemaa Tina cements her position as a gospel artist with a mission to inspire, up­lift, and draw people closer to God through music.

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 Israel Ofori drops new song ‘Wo Fata’

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 Gospel musician Israel Ofori has officially re­leased a new worship song ‘Wo fata,’ a song of deep devotion and birthed from a place of gratitude and reverence to God.

The new song which was released on Good Friday, April 18 is inspired by the bible verse of Revelation 5:9 which states “And they sang a new song, saying You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God’s people from every tribe and language and peo­ple and language.”

Wo Fata blends Israel’s vocals with rich instru­mentation, creating an atmosphere of worship that echoes with believers world­wide.

Speaking with The Spec­tator Agoro, Israel said “my prayer is that this song becomes a tool for people to express their love and wor­ship, drawing them closer to God’s presence.”

He said ‘Wo Fata’ is available on all major streaming platforms includ­ing Youtube, Boomplay, Spo­tify, Boomplay, Apple music, Deezer, Tidal and Amazon.

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