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Akosua Yeboah to embark on “Depression Kills” campaign
Budding Ghanaian gospel musician, Akosua Yeboah would from Friday, April 2, 2021, embark on a project titled ‘Depression Kills” campaign as part of her desire to create awareness to save lives.
According to her, she is doing this through her Akosua Yeboah Ministries (AYEM) Foundation, because she had experienced depression before, and it was not a pleasant situation.
“If you are not in the medical field or close to those in the field, it is hard to notice depression from the outset,” Akosua Yeboah revealed.
Against this backdrop, the ‘God is Aware’ hit maker has appealed to the public to support her foundation to positively impact lives of others who are going through this unfortunate troubling times in their lives.
Speaking to The Spectator, Akosua Yeboah said her drive for this campaign was borne out of her own experience where she was depressed for about five years.
“I had it on and off from 2015 to 2020, I did not go through the process of healing,it became chronic, I get healed and relapse again, and it even got to a stage I wanted to commit suicide and end it all, but I met someone who knew about the condition and saved me,” she recounted.
The project to create awareness on depression and offer help to people suffering from the mood disorder will commence on Friday, April 2, with a conference for health practitioners to enlighten the public at Full Gospel Revival Outreach Ministry Ablekuma, Tigo Pole, in Accra.
Thiswould be followed by a Musical Concert and a Fashion Show through the partnership of the Musicians Union of Ghana(MUSIGA), the following day, April 3 at the Gold Coast Bar and Restaurant at Cantonments, Accra, from 4pm to 8pm.
Gospel music heavyweights, Celestine Donkor and Abena Ruthy amongst others would be in their element on the day to support the event.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
