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Ama Kutin out with debut album ‘The Journey’
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Promising Ghanaian US-based gospel musician, Ama Kutin has released her much anticipated ‘Journey Album’ which is currently available on all music streaming stores.
The album was produced by KODA, Dave Da Musicbox, Lord’s Digital Studio (Walter Twumasi), and all vocals recorded at SubCat Studios in Syracuse, in the United States of America (USA).
A 10-track studio album which captures glimpses of bilingual culture, cuts across a number of genres, ranging from Ghanaian highlife, jazz, acappella, church music, hymn among others.
It also features fabled artistes in Ghana and the diaspora, including KODA, and Manifest.
The ‘The Journey’ album was launched in a grand style amidst virtual and in-person and was graced by many prominent individuals, including some gospel musicians like Herty Corgie and Humphrey Tetteh.
According to Ama Kutin who is also a nurse she noted at the listening session that her album was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic and her journey as a Christian.
In addition to the album launch and listening, the musician made known her humanitarian initiative, ‘Ama Kutin Ministries’ in collaboration with ’77 Africa’- A branding company in Ghana, and the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
The collaboration is on a ‘Hear Me Out’ fund raising project to raise $15,000 for the ‘Ear, Nose And Throat’ (ENT)Department of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
She urged music lovers to continuously stream her album, ‘The Journey’ on all music stores.
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
Legendary gospel artist Herty Ofori Borngreat is officially returning to the music scene after a 13-year hiatus, her management announced Wednesday.
The surprise announcement ends over a decade of absence from the music industry for the celebrated singer.
According to an official statement released by her management team, the upcoming comeback will feature a rollout of new music projects and various spirit-filled initiatives aimed at inspiring hope and connecting with believers globally.
“We are delighted to officially announce that Herty Ofori Borngreat is making a highly anticipated return to the gospel music scene,” the management team noted in a statement, expressing deep gratitude to fans and partners for their unwavering loyalty during her long absence.
They added, “We are confident that this comeback will be both impactful and memorable.”
Management has urged fans, the media, and the global gospel community to follow her official social media platforms for update.
No specific dates have been set for the first single, but updates are expected in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
