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Empress Gifty recounts how “Odi Yompo” saved a marriage from collapse
Ghanaian gospel music diva, Empress Gifty has revealed how her new song “Odi Yompo” save a marriage from collapse.
The song, “Odi Yompo” an Efutu language which means, You Are God, was released a few days ago featuring South Africa’s Zaza Mokhethi.
Empress made the revelation on Monday in an interview with Sammy Flex on Zylofon FM’s Showbiz Agenda.
According to Empress Gifty, a lady reached out to her last week to narrate some turbulence in her marriage, and how her husband has asked her to pack out of their matrimonial home.
Interestingly she had been listening to song and always burst into tears anytime she sings along.
Upon reaching out, Empress assured her that based on the faith in God and the song, her situation would be restores her.
Surprisingly, days after the lady packed out of their matrimonial home, the husband called her back.
Filled with so much amazement she called Empress Gifty on Saturday to share her testimony.
Also on same programme, a man sent a message that in the course of Empress Gifty’s performance of the song.
According to him, he got connected, cried and could feel that he had been delivered from an addiction bedevilling his lifefor many years.
Listen to the song below
https://youtu.be/AN7z7nA9cjs
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.
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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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