Western Gospel Awards slated for Nov. 19

This year’s Western Gospel Awards is scheduled to come off at the Word of Life Assemblies of God Church at Anaji in Takoradi on Sunday, November 19.

The annual event, which is in its third edition, is an initiative of Prolific GH and is aimed at rewarding talents who are propagating the gospel of God through music in the Western Region.

According to the organisers, the event aspires to build a vision of massive social and spiritual movement and community for all people across the country.

 “Through this event, we aspire to achieve the vision of building a massive social and spiritual movement and community for all people across the country and beyond for the Gospel, using music and consequently producing personal conversions, communal cohesion, social justice and cultural renewal in the Western Region, Western North Region and the entire world, to ultimately make a positive difference.

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“The Western Gospel Awards is designed to recognise and appreciate Gospel/Christian music originating from the Western region and Western North region artistes. In the long run, we aspire to foster quality works from these artistes through the awards system and event,” a statement from the organisers said.

The red carpet is expected to start at 5 p.m while the main event will commence at 7 p.m. The awards ceremony will be hosted by celebrated media personalities Nana Quasi-Wusu, popularly known as PM, and Matilda Youpele, also known as Akosua Tilly.

There will be performances by legendary Pastor Joe Beecham, Akesse Brempong, Perez Musik, Rev. Amy Newman, SK Frimpong, Yvonne Menz, Ruger Quarm and KDM, among others.

 The Third edition of the Western Gospel Awards will be aired live on selected radio and television stations in the Western Region and on social media platforms of Western Gospel Awards.