Also known as: Samuel Ofori Amponsah
Highlife musician who switched temporarily to gospel music and performed at Stonebwoy's BHIM Festival in London.
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Joy Online
… Ofori Amponsah may not have started strongly, but the performance recovered beautifully as more artistes joined in and rescued both pitch and key. …
TGMA 27: Glitter, glory and Ghana’s longest night of “one more award”Joy Online
… The night saw some show-stopping performances from Black Sherif, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Piesie Esther, Kofi Kinaata, Lasmid, Samini, and a lifetime-achievement tribute performance by Ofori Amponsah, Okyeame Kwame, and Kwabena Kwabena to honour the late music legend, Daddy Lumba. …
Lali X Lola win Telecel Music for Good Award at 27th TGMAJoy Online
… ce in keeping this dream alive year after year.” The 27th TGMA, themed ‘A Touch of Glitter’, featured show-stopping performances by Black Sherif, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Piesie Esther, Kofi Kinaata, Lasmid, and Samini, and a lifetime-achievement tribute performance by Ofori Amponsah …
Telecel marks 15 years as headline sponsor of 27th TGMADaily Guide
… As part of the tribute, Ofori Amponsah performed some of Daddy Lumba’s classic songs, drawing emotional reactions and loud cheers from the audience. …
Black Sherif Is 2026 TGMA Artiste Of The YearThe Chronicle
… The atmosphere shifted from celebratory to deeply nostalgic as Ofori Amponsah, a protégé and long-time collaborator of the late legend, took to the stage. …
Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award given to Daddy LumbaThe Chronicle
… AratheJay & Ofori Amponsah, ‘Next Door’ by Kojo Blak ft. Sarkodie, ‘Messiah’ by Sarkodie ft. …
Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song with hit single ‘Shoulder’Joy Online
… The atmosphere shifted from celebratory to deeply nostalgic as Ofori Amponsah, a protégé and long-time collaborator of the late legend, took to the stage. …
Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award for Daddy Lumba sparks emotional scenes at 27th TGMAsJoy Online
… AratheJay & Ofori Amponsah, ‘Next Door’ by Kojo Blak ft. Sarkodie, ‘Messiah’ by Sarkodie ft. …
Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song at 27th TGMAs with hit single ‘Shoulder’Music producer Appietus has accused highlife musician Ofori Amponsah of failing to share money from a Netflix movie deal (from the film 'The Kitchen', which featured the song 'Odo Nwom') with other artistes, including Barosky and Kofi Nti, allegedly contributing to Barosky's current hardship.
27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Music producer Appietus has accused highlife musician Ofori Amponsah of failing to share money from a Netflix movie deal (from the film 'The Kitchen', which featured the song 'Odo Nwom') with other artistes, including Barosky and Kofi Nti, allegedly contributing to Barosky's current hardship.
27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Barosky, a Ghanaian musician known for work on tracks like Kofi Nti's 'Rakia' and Ofori Amponsah's 'Otoolege,' has appealed for public support after becoming homeless on the streets of Manchester in the UK. He says he sleeps on the street, has not bathed in some time, and prioritizes returning to Ghana over securing accommodation abroad.
25 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Highlife musician Samuel Ofori Amponsah says his decision to temporarily move from highlife to gospel music disappointed some fans, citing personal challenges and the pressure of fame as influences on the career change. He emphasised that his relationship with God remains central to his life, even if he does not attend church regularly.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dancehall star Stonebwoy headlined the 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley in London on August 15 with his BHIM Fest concert, performing Afrodancehall and his popular songs alongside other Ghanaian and African artists.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece praises musician Stonebwoy for building an international presence in Afro-Dancehall, comparing him to Pelé for his influence beyond music. The piece highlights his BHIM Fest London event at OVO Arena Wembley as evidence of his brand-building and the growing influence of African music globally.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy became the first Ghanaian to headline a sold-out concert at OVO Arena Wembley in London on August 15, marking the first international expansion of his annual BHIM Festival. The 12,500-capacity venue was transformed into a celebration of Ghanaian heritage, culture, and music, with stage design drawing from Accra's Black Star Square and tributes to foundational Ghanaian Highlife legends.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
More than 22 years after releasing the original highlife hit in 2004, Kofi Nti has released a remix of 'Rakia' featuring KK Fosu and King Paluta, bringing together three generations of Ghanaian music.
11 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ace highlife musician Ofori Amponsah has revealed that he faced rejection from Accra producers early in his career, who did not believe his music could succeed, though his determination beginning in secondary school eventually led him to pursue music despite the lack of industry support.
11 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ottobi Entertainment will stage a three-day Spirit Festival from 7–9 August at Kalabash Event Complex, Pokuase, featuring music performances by Fameye, Cina Soul and Ofori Amponsah, alongside boxing bouts and comedy as part of Homowo celebrations.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Stonebwoy will lead the first London BHIM Festival on August 15, 2026, alongside Ghanaian talents including Ofori Amponsah, DopeNation, Kwabena Kwabena, Samini, and UK artiste Stylo G at OVO Arena Wembley, produced by his Burniton Music Group and blending afrobeats, dancehall, and highlife.
10 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, delivered glamour, music, fashion and performances. The red carpet theme "A Touch of Glitter" saw attendees in sequins, velvet, feathers, metallic suits and reflective outfits that prompted widespread social media commentary.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian afro-fusion duo Lali x Lola won the Telecel Music for Good Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for their #CroxItOut campaign, which raises breast cancer awareness in schools across Ghana through music and mentorship. The award includes a cash prize to support the winning artist's social impact initiative.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. The award recognised his strong run over the past year, driven largely by the success of his album Iron Boy, marking his second Artist of the Year title at the TGMAs after winning in 2023.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Highlife legend Daddy Lumba was posthumously conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on Saturday, 9 May 2026, in recognition of his decades-long contribution to Ghanaian highlife music and the timeless classics that continue to shape the industry.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Medikal's hit single 'Shoulder', featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, was crowned Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, winning over competitors including Sarkodie, Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, and Kwesi Amewuga.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
The late Ghanaian highlife icon Daddy Lumba received a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, recognised for his decades of influence on Ghanaian highlife music. The tribute moved thousands in attendance who lit their mobile phones in a symbolic gesture, while protégé Ofori Amponsah performed Lumba's greatest hits in his memory.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medikal's "Shoulder," featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, won Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, beating out entries from Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, Sarkodie, and Kwesi Amewuga.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →