Prolific GH, organisers of the annual Western Gospel Awards have successfully held the third edition of the awards at the Word of Life Assemblies of God Church in Takoradi on Sunday, November 19, 2023.
In all, over 22 categories were won by industry players in the gospel fraternity. Ps. Joe Beechem was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award whereas Rev. Alexander Botchway was honoured with Remarkable Contribution to the Growth of Gospel Industry. Akesse Brempong was also honoured as the Contemporary/Urban Gospel Artiste of the Decade.
Renowned Gospel Musician, SK Frimpong for the second time emerged as the Artiste of the Year at the third edition of Western Gospel Awards (WGA) as it's recalled he won the prestigious award at the maiden edition. Aside from winning the Artiste of the Year, Minister SK also won the Male Gospel Artiste of the Year award.
The well-attended event witnessed outstanding ministration and performances from Gospel artistes from the Western Region and guest artistes, Perez Muzik and Akesse Brempong.
Below is the full list of winners at the 3rd edition of Western Gospel Awards:
Western Gospel Artiste of the Year:
Sk Frimpong
Western Gospel Collaboration of the Year:
Ps. David Arku Ft Yvonne Menz - Testimony
Western Female Vocalist of the Year:
Gracy Incoom
Western Best Gospel Artiste – Diaspora:
Nava
Western New Gospel Artiste of the Year:
Frimpomaa
Western Female Gospel Artiste of the Year:
Yvonne Menz
Western Male Gospel Artiste of the Year:
Sk Frimpong
Western Male Vocalist of the Year:
J-Josh
Western Gospel Song of the Year:
Efua Black – Amazing God
Western Choral Choir/Group of the Year:
Wesleyan Symphonic Choir
Western Instrumentalist of the Year (Technical):
Terry String
Best Choreography / Mime Group of the Year:
Elgin Dance Ministry
Western Producer of the Year:
Bb.M
Western Gospel Radio/TV Presenter of the Year:
Esi Sesewa (Spice FM)
Western Gospel Radio/TV Show of the Year:
Osore Mmere – (Sharp FM)
Western Contemporary Choir/Group of the Year:
Praise Cymbals
Western Urban Gospel Artiste of the Year
Kofi Ayeyi
Western Best Blogger of the Year (Technical):
Nanakay - (Thechurchgh.Com)
Western Best Lyrical Content of the Year (Technical):
Worship Unlimited – Yeshua
Western Songwriter of the Year:
Isaac K Dentu - Wo Nsam
Western Gospel Music Video of the Year:
Mabel Love - Faithful
Best Sound Engineer of the Decade:
Mr. Michael Boafo Aido
Best Gospel TV Station / Channel of the Year:
Starz TV
Western Industry Honor:
Evang. Mrs. Ernestina Koney
Western Industry Honor:
Rev.Dr. Paul Henry Dsane
Contemporary / Urban Gospel Artiste of the Decade:
Akesse Brempong
Lifetime Achievement Award
Pastor Joe Beecham
Remarkable Contribution to the Growth of Western Region Gospel Industry:
Rev.Alexander Botchway