ADVERTISEMENT

MUSIGA to honour Ibrahim Mahama

Ibrahim Mahama, who is the CEO of Engineers & Planners, is among a list of personalities and companies to be honoured at the 2016 edition of the MUSIGA Grand Ball – dubbed MUSIGA Peace Ball.

Ibrahim Mahama

Ibrahim Mahama, who is the CEO of Engineers & Planners, is among a list of personalities and companies to be honoured at the 2016 edition of the MUSIGA Grand Ball – dubbed MUSIGA Peace Ball.

The MUSIGA Grand Ball is an annual event hosted by MUSIGA. It brings together captains of industry, state officials and other leaders of society on a night of wining and dining with some of the finest musicians in the land. The event also offers huge networking opportunities to participants.

Apart from Ibrahim Mahama, also on the list of honourees are Edward Boateng, CEO of Global Media Alliance; Betty Mould-Iddrissu former Attorney General and Minister of Justice, and Kasapreko Company Ltd. They are the Music Pillar Honorees for this year.

ADVERTISEMENT

MUSIGA President Bice Osei Kuffour (Obour), explained in a statement copied Myjoyonline.com that, the decision to honour the selected individuals “is due to their unflinching support for the development of the Creative Arts in Ghana and the music industry in particular.”

The MUSIGA president added in an interview with Myjoyonline.com that Ibrahim Mahama, for example, is being honoured for buying the highest auction item at last year’s event.

Last year, “he bought Nana Kwame Amapdu’s guitar for GHc50,000 which was the highest auction item…,” Obour said.

At the 2015 event, MUSIGA raised GHc80,000 to support aging musicians in the country. The musicians' body hopes to raise GHc100,000 this year.

He explained further that, “the Grand Ball has a special honour that we give individuals and organisations that support,” the event. “Whoever buys the highest auction item, the next year we honour,” that individual or organisation “with a special appreciation award,” at the Grand Ball event.

ADVERTISEMENT

This year’s event is under the distinguished patronage of President John Dramani Mahama and former President John Agyekum Kufuor.

Artistes lined up for the night includes Bob Pinodo, No Tribe, Becca, Wiyaala, Maa Amanua of Wulomei fame, J. K Adofo, Becca, and Abrantie Amakye Dede.

The MUSIGA Peace Ball comes off at the Banquette Hall, State House on Friday, November 4.

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

Get rewards worth up to $20 when selected to participate in our exclusive focus group. Your input will help us to make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences.

I've got feedback!

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.com.gh

ADVERTISEMENT