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The National Executive Committee of the Musicians Union of Ghana
(MUSIGA) has announced the formation of 12-member board to oversee
this year’s MUSIGA Grand Ball scheduled for the Banquet Hall, State
House, in Accra on September 5, 2015.
The Grand Ball is one of the major fund-raising events organised by
MUSIGA to support some of the union’s projects. For this year, the
attention is on raising money to support the Ageing Musicians Welfare
Fund (AMWeF) and the MUSIGA Academy.
The board is chaired by Samuel Afari–Dartey of the Forestry
Commission, and some of its members are George Andah, a Marketing
Consultant; Edward Boateng, CEO of Global Media Alliance; William
Adjorvu, CEO of Liberty Group, and Bright Semanu of Crown Apartmento.
Others are Samuel Atta-Mensah, Managing Director of Citi FM; Iyioala
Ayoade, CEO of Multiple Concepts; Kwami Sefa-Kayi of Peace FM; Arnold
Asante, CEO of Imajin Advertising; Diana Hopeson, former President of
MUSIGA; Eddie Ankomah of Erata Hotel and Music Maestro, Kojo Antwi,
who is also CEO of Breeze 90.9 FM.
According to MUSIGA President, Bice Osei Kufuor, the Grand Ball board
will provide strategic direction for the goals of the event to be
achieved.
The MUSIGA Grand Ball 2014 is expected to be a spectacular night of
authentic Ghanaian music, comedy, dinner and networking.
Performers lined up for the event include Amakye Dede, A.B Crentsil,
Paapa Yankson, Samini, Kwabena Kwabena, Efya and Tagoe sisters. Others
are Smart Nkansah, Kofi Sammy, Osei Vasco, No Tribe, Paulina Oduro and
Noble Nketsiah.
There will be stand-up comedy by KSM and DKB, as well as an auction of
vintage items belonging to celebrated musicians.
“We will also have a raffle draw and honour some individuals who have
offered outstanding support to the music business in Ghana over the
years,” the MUSIGA president said.
President John Mahama and former President John Kufuor will be special
guests at the function.
MUSIGA Grand Ball 2014 is sponsored by Huawei, Tigo, Johnnie Walker
and Midland Savings and Loans.
[Graphic Online]
