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Defamatory suit: Agradaa pays Empress Gifty GH¢ 100,000, renders public apology
Self-acclaimed Evangelist, Patricia Asiedua, affectionately called Nana Agradraa has paid gospel musician, Empress Gifty, GH¢100,000.
She has also rendered a public apology for defamatory statement made against her.
This follows two suit by Empress Gifty on May 20, 2025, at the Tema High Court and Tema Land Court against Nana Agradaa for publicly defaming her.
Empress Gifty in the suits demanded damages of GH¢ 20 million each.
However, Agradaa later pleaded for out of court settlement for which the plaintiff Empress Gifty obliged.
According to Richard Asare Baffour, lawyer for Agradaa in an interview with the media, the agreed settlement was on January 20, 2026, adopted as a Consent Judgment by both the Tema Land Court and the Tema High Court, formally ending the two cases filed in May and June 2025.
As part of the out court settlement, Nana Agradaa has paid legal fees of GH¢ 100,000 to Empress Gifty, and additionally rendered a public apology for the defamatory statement against Empress Gifty.
She also committed to a request for the National Information Technology Agency (NITA) facilitate the removal of the defamatory publications from social media platforms.
Nana Agradaa is also to delete the said videos from all her social media platforms.
The court has adopted the settlement agreement as a consent judgement.
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.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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