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Estelle Safowaa set to release “He Reigns” featuring Joe Mettle on Sunday
Media Excel Production’s new signee and Australian-based church of Pentecost member, who is also a songwriter, composer, and performer Estelle Safowaa is set to release her first single in 2023 dubbed, “He Reigns”.
“He Reigns” is set to be out on April 30, 2023. The song featured a spirit-filled award-winning gospel singer Joe Mettle.
According to Estelle Safowaa, the song is to praise God for all His wonderful works and to make all nations know of His loving and caring nature. 
“My song “He Reigns” is to exalt God and appreciate his wonderful works. He is the ruler of all. King of Kings and Father of all Nations he’s never lost his Kingdom to anyone since creation commenced. So he reigns forever.
“The LORD reigns forever, your God, O Zion, for all generations. Praise the LORD – Psalm: 146:10”, She explained the song with reference to the scripture.
according to her, “Joe Mettle accepted to be on the song because he understood the assignment God has placed on our hands as gospel musicians to reach out to thousands of lost souls out there to understand the saving knowledge of JESUS CHRIST.”
she added that Joe Mettle was “Overwhelmed with the content. I am very grateful to him for his support throughout the recording and even in the video production, He is a kind person.”
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
Legendary gospel artist Herty Ofori Borngreat is officially returning to the music scene after a 13-year hiatus, her management announced Wednesday.
The surprise announcement ends over a decade of absence from the music industry for the celebrated singer.
According to an official statement released by her management team, the upcoming comeback will feature a rollout of new music projects and various spirit-filled initiatives aimed at inspiring hope and connecting with believers globally.
“We are delighted to officially announce that Herty Ofori Borngreat is making a highly anticipated return to the gospel music scene,” the management team noted in a statement, expressing deep gratitude to fans and partners for their unwavering loyalty during her long absence.
They added, “We are confident that this comeback will be both impactful and memorable.”
Management has urged fans, the media, and the global gospel community to follow her official social media platforms for update.
No specific dates have been set for the first single, but updates are expected in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
