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Adepa Zela praises God with new song after troubling times
Every musician has what motivates him or her to compose a song, whereas some put together stories of their close relations and what they have observed generally, while others use their life experiences.
It is in view of this that the gospel music diva, Adepa Zela known in private life as Flora Ama Korantemaa Kumi, has reflected on some troubling moment in her life to compose a song in appreciation of God’s loving mercies.
The song dubbed, Same God released under Trinity Gold Entertainment was produced by Mix Master Garzy.
Speaking to The Spectator, Adepa Zela said, she was down and going through hell, but God turned her situation around.
Adepa Zela said, for this reason, she decided to write this song to reflect her situation and praise God for saving her.
“The same God who delivered me from my challenging times can do same for every believer,” she said.
She further said that her dream was to release songs of different genres of Gospel to Ghanaians and the world at large.
Adepa Zela does not intend to limit gospel music to only one genre but multiple genres to reach every heart.
she is the first ever gospel performer to win the MTN Hitmaker season nine (9) last year.
The sensational female singer who was known throughout the hitmaker competition as Adepa (Lady with the mask), has now re-branded to Adepa Zela.
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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