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Mavis Payne Releases ADEAKYE: A Song Born of Calling, Not Convenience

Gospel minister Mavis Payne has released a spirit-filled worship song of thanksgiving to God dubbed ADEAKYE.
With ADEAKYE, Mavis Payne tells her story of how merciful the Lord has been and encourages people to give thanks to God even for the little blessings.
Recorded live at Eden Experience 2025 and released on Friday, February 6, 2026, the song tells a story of her early discovery, consistent growth, and unshaken devotion.
She further describes the song as the sound of a woman who has walked with her gift, nurtured it, and ultimately offered it back to God.
According to Mavis Payne, music has never been a hobby but rather a calling, patiently unfolding since childhood.
ADEAKYE, the first track on the live recording, is currently streaming on YouTube Mavis Payne Ministries. It is the latest expression of a journey that began long before studios, stages, or spotlights, she intimated.
Growing up, Mavis Payne discovered her gift at a remarkably young age. She recalls being promoted to Class Two after nursery when a simple lunchtime moment changed everything.
As she sang casually, she said her class teacher stopped to listen. Impressed, the teacher led her before other classes and asked her to sing again this time, for an audience. That moment of affirmation lit a fire that has never gone out.
With that early encouragement, music became inseparable from her identity.
However, she expressed gratitude to family and friends who rallied around her talent, offering support that helped shape both her confidence and discipline.
Over the years, Mavis Payne sharpened her craft by backing several artistes and performing on notable platforms, including TV3’s Mentor, one of Ghana’s most influential music talent shows.
According to her, she has also worked with respected musicians such as Ackah Blay, experiences that broadened her musical range and professionalism.
Yet, despite these opportunities in the wider music industry, her focus has remained unwavering.
“My heart has always been to minister for God,” she says.
That focus has guided her path from Sunday school to the present day, shaping not just what she sings, but why she sings.
“ADEAKYE” emerges from this deep-rooted sense of purpose. The song is not merely a release; it is a continuation of a lifelong ministry one anchored in faith, gratitude, and obedience to God’s call.
ADEAKYE is a worship programme Mavis Payne herself is nurturing an intentional space for encounter, intimacy, and authentic praise. The live recording preserves the rawness of the moment: the unfiltered worship, the communal spirit, and the sacred atmosphere that cannot be replicated in a studio.
She noted that it is her declaration of hope, renewal, and God’s faithfulness in every situation, emphasising once you witness a new day, rest assured at hope is not lost.
“I thank God for my life and the gift of ministering through singing to win souls for Christ. And to everyone supporting my ministry, may God make His face shine upon you favourably,” she remarked.
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Victoria releases ‘My Passion’ EP

GHANAIAN UK-based gospel musician and songwriter, Victoria Ivy Obeng has finally released the much-anticipated Extended Play (EP), titled My Passion.
The EP is made up of five spirit-filled songs: ‘Take me deeper’, ‘Psalms 34’, ‘I surrender’, ‘I love you more than anything’ and ‘You Alone’.
The EP was birthed from a deep hunger for God’s presence and an unwavering love for Jesus Christ. Rooted in scripture and inspired by a life of worship, this project is a response to the call for total surrender.
“To love the Lord with all my heart, soul, mind and strength (Mark 12:30), songs like ‘Take me deeper’ and ‘I surrender’ express longing for intimacy with God and a willingness to yield completely to His will,” she revealed.
Ivy Obeng added, “also ‘You Alone’ and ‘I love you more than anything’ declare Christ as the centre of all devotions, while ‘Psalms 34’ reflects a lifestyle of continuous praise.”
She started singing at the age of eight, and with the determination to get to the top, Ivy Obeng has touched and impacted many lives with her God-given talent through ministrations at different events.
The gospel minister began writing and recording her songs in 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown. She is eager to impact lives and change destinies for the better through her awe-inspiring music.
The EP is available on all digital music stores worldwide.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Clarion out with ‘Aye Kwa’

AFTER two years of silence, Clarion Clarkewoode roars again with ‘Aye Kwa’, to wit, the plot has failed.
‘Aye Kwa’ is a vibrant afrobeats track in which Clarion delivers a humorous and relatable narrative drawn from everyday life. The song is crafted to keep listeners engaged, entertained, and encouraged to stay fearless and unshaken in the face of negativity or hate.
When asked why he chose to release this song now, Clarion reflected that its lyrical content mirrors the challenges he has personally faced and, by God’s great grace actively at work in his life, overcome.
Anchoring his message in Scripture, Clarion affirms that through the finished and perfect work of Jesus Christ on the cross, “nothing present or yet to come can separate us from the love of Christ Jesus our Lord” (Romans 8:38–39).
In a message to his fans, Clarion said, “watch this space you’re going to be spoilt for choice this year. I’m making up for the two years of silence with a variety of massive tunes!”
‘Aye Kwa’ was produced by Kwame Yeboah (KwamStar) in the UK, with additional production and mixing by Martin Mawutor (Martinokeys) in Germany. It was mastered by Matt Foster in the UK, with background vocals by Claudia Trixie and Clarion Clarkewoode in Ghana.
‘Aye Kwa’ is now available for streaming and download on all digital platforms.
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