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Christians must learn the principles of thanksgiving- Elicia Degreat
• Elicia Degreaton
Ghanaian-Germany based gospel musician, Elicia Degreat has urged Christians to develop the habit of thanksgiving.
The musician who is out with a new song dubbed, ‘Adom’ said the message in her song is “if I have just one leg, I will do everything in my capacity to praise God for all the good things He has done in my life.”
EliciaDegreat told The Spectator that she came from a poor background, adding that” where I came from and where I am now, there is no denying the fact that I am a product of grace.”
According to her though the journey has not been smooth, she has learnt that in good and bad times, God must be praised and that is what gave birth to her new song.
EliciaDegreat further admonished Christians to learn the principle of thanking God and declaring His word on their lives.
“As Christians, we must learn to give thanks for what God has done and is about to do in our lives, let’s learn to show appreciation to our maker for all He does for us,” she added.
Talking about music promotion as a diaspora artiste, she noted that social media and the digital space have made it easy for artistes to promote their songs across the world.
The singer also admonished Men of God and event organisers to place value on gospel artistes and pay for their services because whatever they do to stay in ministry involves money.
EliciaDegreat has been in the gospel music industry since 2010 with an album and a single , according to EliciaDegreat she sees herself becoming great like her name.
Adom is available on all digital music stores
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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