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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.
GOMOA Central Constituency in the Central Region of Ghana was the place of attraction for this year’s Easter, as Member of Parliament (MP) for the area, Kwame Asare Obeng, affectionately called Aplus staged a four-day carnival.
The event started with a welcome bonfire night, where the people of Gomoa and some dignitaries proceeded through the principal streets of Gomoa Central on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
It continued on Friday with Highlife Night, which saw Kwabena, Bless, Dada Hafco, Kofi Nti, Ofori Amponsah, Samini and others rock patrons.
Saturday started with a walk from Obuasi through Afranse to Ekwamkrom, where a durbar of chiefs was held.
The night erupted with concert at Ekwamkrom headlined by Ghana’s Finest Sarkodie. Sarkodie indeed proved his mettle with back-to-back hit songs and engaging performance.
Patrons also enjoyed mind-blowing performances from Keche, Kuami Eugene, Tinny, Obaapa Christy, Sista Afia and many others.
On Sunday, which was the final day, witnessed packed performances from Patapaa, Kofi Kinaata, Jupitar, Kwaw Kese, Piesie Esther, and Amerado amongst others.
Patrons enjoyed exquisite catwalk on the runway as Smully Wear put together some local designers for a fashion show.
The likes of Aplus, MP for the area, Deputy GTA Boss Gilbert Aggrey (Abeiku Santana), New Media President Eugene Osafo Nkansah and Media Personality Kleff Maxwell Justice (KMJ) were all on the runway as models.
On each day, up and coming musicians had their time on the big stage to enthrall the audience.
Mr Kwame Asare Obeng in an interview with The Spectator expressed his appreciation to the traditional leaders of the area, the constituents, Corporate Ghana and all and sundry for their unflinching support.
He said the success of the maiden edition will lead to even a bigger one next year.
According to him, his constituents who own businesses like hotels, restaurants, other traders and drivers among others were able to cash out from the carnival, which was very satisfying to him.
“Empowering the community to make ends meet to cater for their families was important for me. I have engaged most of them, and they are happy with sales. This makes me very happy,” he said.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
THE Accra Sports Stadium will host the maiden edition of Katon Praise 2026, a global worship gathering aimed at uniting believers across nations through spirit-led praise, on Friday, April 17.
The event, scheduled to begin at 4pm, will bring together worshippers for an atmosphere of prayer, music and reflection centred on the theme: ‘To See Jesus Glorified.’
Organisers have said that Katon Praise was more than a musical concert, noting that it was intended to serve as a movement that connects people in a shared moment of worship, regardless of location.
According to the organisers, the programme will feature a line-up of worship ministers performing under a unified sound to create a collective worship experience.
The gathering will also be streamed live on the Katon Meet platform to enable audiences around the world to participate.
Organisers say the Accra edition marks the beginning of what is expected to grow into a global worship platform that brings together believers to celebrate faith through music and prayer.
Worshippers attending the maiden programme are expected to experience an evening of praise and spiritual reflection as voices from different backgrounds join in a common expression of faith.
The organisers have encouraged the public to follow the movement through the hashtags #KatonPraise and #KatonMeet on social media platforms. -GNA
