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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.
Multiple award-winning dancehall artiste Emmanuel Andrew Samini popularly known as Samini is set to return to his Dansoman base with the much-anticipated Samini Experience on December 24.
The musician, who has nurtured top talents from the community in the past, says this year’s edition will be held in collaboration with the Dansoman Homecoming Carnival, to make the event bigger.
Speaking to the media at Kegali Hotel during a press launch on Friday, October 16, Samini said activities including a clean-up exercise, health walk, Children’s Day and games will take place from December 18 ahead of the main event.
According to him, the choice of Dansoman is to give back to the community where it all started.
He added that the event was also aimed at nurturing future talents by giving them a platform to showcase their abilities.
He disclosed that some music legends from Dansoman and other big names in the music industry will be on the bill to thrill patrons.
Samini also revealed that the Dansoman Exhibition streets will be blocked to make way for the unforgettable night of music.
He expressed appreciation to the Ablekuma West Municipal Assembly for their collaboration to ensure the success of the programme.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Ghanaian musician Darlington Agyekum, popularly known as Dr Cryme, says he believes leadership is about making a lasting impact rather than holding office.
In an interview after graduating with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Studies at the Methodist University’s 2026 graduating class, Dr Cryme reflected on his student leadership journey and highlighted some of the initiatives he spearheaded while serving the university community.
“I always say this position is not a possession. People will come and go, but how you made a mark and who you helped is what we’re here for and how we’ll be remembered. Do your best, let God handle the rest,” he stated.
The rapper, who served as SRC President for the 2025/26 academic year, said his administration championed inclusiveness across the university’s three campuses under the motto, “For us, by us.”
“My motto, ‘For us, by us,’ brought inclusiveness and familiarity with all three campuses together in common goals and activities like education, health, sportsmanship and debates, which all projected the school to higher grounds and above,” he said.
According to him, the vision brought students together while strengthening unity and raising the profile of the university. He also served as a Council Member, Head of Entertainment and a face and brand ambassador for Methodist University Ghana.
Dr Cryme recounted that he was SRC President when the university celebrated its 25th anniversary and said his administration also revamped a legacy canteen project while improving seating facilities for students in classrooms and recreational areas.
He further disclosed that his administration introduced VOMUG (Voice of Methodist University Ghana), a communication platform designed to improve the dissemination of information through emails, bulk SMS, flyers and audio-visual content.
“I enhanced sitting materials for students both in the classrooms and outside for leisure and socialising. I also introduced VOMUG, which has helped in the dissemination of information through email, bulk SMS, flyers and audiovisuals, just to mention a few,” he added.
Although he and his team received citations from the university’s Tema administration in recognition of their service, Dr Cryme was quick to credit the wider university community for the achievements.
“Although we were presented with citations, myself and my team, by the administration in Tema, all these milestones wouldn’t have been attained without the support, involvement and indulgence of the beautiful people and stakeholders of Methodist University Ghana,” he said.
Beyond his academic achievement, Dr Cryme also announced that he has released a new single titled “Heat.”
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