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Empress Gifty honours gospel legends on birthday
Ghanaian gospel music dynamo, Empress Gifty, has honoured some Ghanaian female gospel legends on her birthday.
Empress Gifty also made undisclosed cash donation after hosting them at a brunch to celebrate them.
The legends present at the event were Mary Ghansah, Diana Hopeson, Abena Serwaa Ophelia, Tagoe Sisters, Abaawa Connie, Afia Owusua Ahuga, Cindy Thompson, Amy Newman and Georgia Adjei.
Speaking at the event which took place at EMS Event Centre at Agbogba on October 25 and attended by many industry players, Empress Gifty said it has always been her desire to honour legends for paving the way for them.
She said, as a result, she has always supported most of them behind the scenes and it was laid on her heart to honour some of them publicly on her birthday.
According to her, those who have paved the way must be celebrated when they are alive for them to feel honoured.
Against this backdrop, she thanked them for honouring her invitation to show them love.
The legends expressed their appreciation to Empress Gifty, saying it was the first time seeing such a gesture from an artiste, and also prayed for her.
They also took turns to perform some of their classics from their repertoire.
Interestingly, Kuami Eugene made an appearance to surprise Empress Gifty. They entertained the crowd by performing her new song ‘Watch Me’ which he wrote and produced.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Legendary Ghanaian gospel musician and founder of the Asomafo gospel group, Yaw Sarpong, is reporteddead.
The 66 year old gospel artiste is said to have died at the Emena Hospital in Kumasi on January 20, where he was receiving medical treatment.
For sometime now, Yaw Sarpong had been dealing with prolonged health challenges, forcing him to reduce his public appearances and step away periodically from performances.
Yaw Sarpong is widely credited as a pioneer of contemporary Akan gospel music.
Through Yaw Sarpong and Asomafo, he introduced a distinctive sound marked by rich harmonies, disciplined arrangements and lyrics firmly grounded in Christian teachings.
His leadership and musical direction helped shape the identity of gospel music in Ghana for decades.
Some popular tunes by the group includes ‘Wo Haw Ne Sen’, ‘Tie Obiaa’, ‘Aduro Yesu’ and ‘Awurade Kasa’, tracks that continue to feature prominently in churches and Christian gatherings across the country.
Yaw Sarpong’s death comes barely some weeks after the passing of Maame Tiwa, a key pillar of the Yaw Sarpong’s Asomafo music group.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Heavens will come down at the International Central Gospel Church, Temple East (ICGC) as gospel songstress Diana Hamilton holds her annual concert.
The annual concert ‘Awake Experience’ with Diana Hamilton will take place in Accra on February 15, and at the church of Pentecost, Bantama Kumasi on February 22.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro, she said this year offers another opportunity to have an experience with God, saying “So I want to be in his presence and watch him do mind blowing things.”
The ‘Aha Ye’ hit maker also announced that leading up to the event, the Diana Hamilton Team will embark on various outreaches to spread the gospel through ministration.
Themed ‘Dwell,’ will bring together renowned artiste and worshippers to celebrate faith and music.
Notable among them are Elder Dr Kwesi Mireku, Ntokozo Mbambo, Sisi Baidoo, Nana Yaw Ofori- Atta, Tagoe sisters and Joojo Arhin.
Diana Hamilton is a celebrated Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, and nurse, known for her inspirational music, spiritual depth, and impactful stage presence.
She has achieved historic wins like VGMA Artiste of the Year in 2021, becoming the first female gospel artist to do so, and is also recognised for her philanthropic work through the Diana Hamilton Foundation.
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