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Discipline, key to success- Ohemaa Mercy
Gospel music heavyweight, Ohemaa Mercy, has advised up and coming gospel musicians to be disciplined and decent in their work.
According to her, there were a lot of challenges in the ministry which could be overcome through discipline.
Speaking to The Spectator, she said up and coming gospel artistes should first know their calling, as this was very important in the kingdom, as such would allow God to take them through the process.
Ohemaa Mercy said, “ this would teach you how to write songs, how to understand His voice, this is important in the life of every minister. To be able to be in the system for long time, you need to be disciplined, stick to the word of God, and walk with the Lord.”
Artiste management and collaboration
Touching on artistes being managed by their partners, Ohemaa Mercy said, she saw nothing wrong with it.
“If you have a husband who understands and supports you to build your ministry, there is nothing wrong,” she stressed.
On gospel artistes featuring secular musicians, Ohemaa Mercy said “ mostly, there is nothing wrong, is it to win souls for God or business; in Ghana every Christian has his or her way of worship and as a result, I don’t condemn everything when it comes to gospel, God has a way of bringing people into His kingdom.”
For her, “the mindset behind the collaboration should be the winning souls for Christ, our beloved saviour.”
Song writing
Asked how she wrote her songs, Ohemaa said, “After getting the message from God, go into the Bible for more understanding and call others, including
Reverend Yawson, some gospel artistes, among others to discuss the message with them.”
Ote Me Mu (He Lives In Me)
She said during the lockdown in 2020, the scenes of COVID-19 patients on hospital beds and shown on Aljazeera among other foreign television networks made her pray a lot for lives to be save.
She stated that during one of the prayer session, God revealed the “Ote Me Mu” (He Lives In Me) song to her, and following that she called highlife artiste, Kwabena Kwabena, with whom they had worked on other songs in the past to discuss it.
Ohemaa Mercy added that she sat with him (Kwabena Kwabena) to look at the composition and arrangement of the lyrics.
“it is not the first time working with Kwabena Kwabena on a song, it is all about the motive behind partnering with secular artistes,” she said.
The Onim Me hitmaker disclosed that “I have been telling Kwabena Kwabena to sing gospel, and any time I tell him , there is always one thing he says, that he doesn’t want to bring the wrath of God on himself, and that when he is ready, he will dedicate himself fully to it.”
Ohemaa believes that anybody can sing to encourage, but the backing by the power of God is very important.
The Ote Me Mu song featured MOG, produced by Kaywa and video directed by McWillies is available on all digital music stores across the country.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, Deborah E. Andorful & Tabita Quaye
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 27 have announced “A Touch of Glitter as the official red carpet theme for this year’s ceremony.’’
In a statement issued on Thursday, April 16, Charterhouse indicated that the theme is designed to promote elegance and creativity while maintaining a refined fashion standard.
According to the organisers, the red carpet remains one of the most anticipated moments of the awards, offering artistes, celebrities, and guests the opportunity to express themselves through fashion while celebrating Ghanaian identity.
They explained that for this year’s edition, attendees are encouraged to include subtle elements of shimmer in their outfits.
This, they noted, can be done through fabric choices, embellishments, or accessories, with the focus on elegance rather than excess.
The statement added that the red carpet event will take place on May 9, 2026, at 7:06 pm, ahead of the main awards ceremony.
Head of Public Events and Communications at Charterhouse, Robert Klah, noted that the theme invites guests to explore creativity with sophistication while maintaining a polished appearance.
The organisers further assured that the event will continue to deliver a blend of music, fashion, and culture, making it a key highlight on Ghana’s entertainment calendar.
By Jacob Aggrey
The fourth edition of the fast-rising fashion and cultural event, the Slit and Kaba Festival, is set to take place on May 1 at the Legon City Mall in Accra.
Organised by Roots Africa, the festival aims to promote Ghanaian culture through the traditional Kaba and Slit outfit, known for its vibrant African prints and unique designs.
Speaking to The Spectator Agoro ahead of this year’s edition, dubbed “Old School Kaba and Slit Meets Batakari,” the Founder of Roots Africa, Mrs. Deborah Kabutey-Djisah, popularly known as Manye Korngo, said the event has gained significant popularity over the years and promised an even bigger experience this time around.
“The intention is to revive old-school fashion while celebrating our revered Fugu, also known as Batakari, which has gained massive exposure in recent times,” she stated.
“It is also an opportunity to showcase our culture and demonstrate to young people how fashion has evolved over the years,” she added.
She further called on vendors to come on board to display their products and services, noting that thousands of patrons are expected to attend the event.
“Don’t miss the chance to have your brand featured on our flyers, make incredible sales, and be part of an unforgettable experience,” she urged.
According to her, the previous edition was a great success, attracting patrons from across the country. Due to the growing interest, a larger venue had to be secured to accommodate the anticipated crowd.
“I’m expecting ten times more people than we had at last year’s festival,” she added.
