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Afro-Gospel Lit Rave : Timi Phoenix set to ignite High School Tour in Ghana Month
THE “Black Star” city is about to get buzzing as Nigerian Afro-Gospel sensation Timi Phoenix officially has landed in Accra to mark the start of the highly anticipated Afro-Gospel Lit Rave High School Tour.
The tour is under the theme: Joy, Divine Identity, Energy, and “Godfidence.”
Arriving in the heart of March, Ghana’s Heritage and Independence Month—Timi Phoenix is bringing his “Godfidence” movement to the youth of Ghana, aligning his faith-based outreach with the national spirit of reflection and new beginnings.
A Sonic Shift: From Lagos to Accra
Timi Phoenix (Otegbayo Joseph Oluwatimileyin) is a leading voice in the Afro-Gospel movement, known for a high-octane sound that merges the infectious rhythms of Afrobeat with a deep, unwavering commitment to the Gospel.
With four albums and over 40 singles under his belt, Timi’s mission is simple: to make the message of faith as vibrant and accessible as the culture itself.
“The Afro-Gospel Lit Rave is more than a concert; it’s a takeoff into a new dimension of identity,” Timi Phoenix stated upon his arrival.
According to him, “Ghana has a rich spiritual heritage, and coming here during such a significant month allows us to connect with students through music that celebrates both their culture and their Creator.”
The Outreach: Afro-Gospel Lit Rave High School Tour
The tour is designed to be a “spiritual rave,” creating a high-energy environment where students can experience gospel music that resonates with their modern tastes.
The setlist features fan favorites like “Pray” and “Momoore,” alongside exclusive previews from his upcoming project, Godfidence of a Shepherd’s Son.
The outreach focuses on:
Igniting Eternal Hope, thus, using the “Lit Rave” platform to share a message of resilience.
Cultivating Spiritual Abundance by Encouraging students to find wealth in their purpose and faith.
Youth Engagement through provision of a positive, energetic alternative in the contemporary music scene.
The Man Behind the Movement
Beyond the stage, Timi Phoenix is a Quantity Surveyor (YABATECH) and the author of Tales Untold.
His life serves as a blueprint for the youth, proving that one can be professionally grounded and creatively explosive while maintaining spiritual integrity.
THE Board of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has introduced a new ‘Swing Period’ policy aimed at ensuring songs released late in the year are fairly assessed for nominations.
The policy, applied for the first time in the 27th edition of the awards, allows songs released in December to be considered in the following year’s awards cycle if they meet specific eligibility criteria.
A statement released by the TGMA Board said, “To qualify, a song must have been released in December of the eligibility year, shown measurable impact during the period under review and not received a nomination in the previous awards cycle.”
It added that the decision follows three years of consultations with industry stakeholders and seeks to address concerns that late-year releases often gain traction too slowly to compete in their release year.
Under the new framework, two December releases secured nominations in the 27th TGMA: ‘Messiah’ by Sarkodie featuring Kweku Flick and ‘Excellent’ by Kojo Blakk featuring Kelvyn Boy.
TGMA Board stressed that the policy was intended to ensure the scheme reflects industry trends as music release patterns shift with digital consumption and changing audience behaviour.
They added that the awards body would continue refining its processes to uphold credibility and recognise impactful work across Ghana’s music landscape. -GNA
FEMALE songstress, Sefadzi Abena Amesu, popularly known as Sefa has called on stakeholders in Creative Arts Industry, fellow artistes to support and rally behind female artistes.
According to her, this would increase the need for equal opportunities, increased visibility and stronger support systems to help them thrive.
The ‘echoke’ hitmaker stated that though both male and female artistes were contributing immensely in the entertainment industry, the limelight and support is on the males, making it difficult for the females to break through.
Sefa however, stated that a lot of female artistes were going through challenges and are unable to open up because they are not giving the needed support.
She explained that accomplishments by male musicians often receive greater publicity, while similar successes by female artistes frequently go underreported.
“Now the support in the industry is okay as compared to the time past. I think we can do better as an industry by supporting us.”
Sefa cited how a concert hosted by Wendy Shay did not receive the level of attention, adding that females in the entertainment need that attention most.
“If we can help each other, it will be great because we can’t let people from other places praise us” she added.
Sefa started her music career as a singer performing with live bands at bars, pubs and events in Accra.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
