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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.
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Ms. Inna Mariam Patty, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Exclusive Events Ghana, was called on Tuesday to the Bar of England and Wales at a ceremony held by the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn. She earned a distinction from the University of Law after completing the Bar Practice Course and received the Dean’s Award for Excellence Scholarship.
The former beauty queen stated that she sees law as a continuation of her purpose, using it as a tool for empowerment, justice, and social impact, particularly for women and vulnerable communities. Ms. Patty, who currently serves on the Board of FOCOS Orthopaedic Hospital and chairs the Miss Ghana Foundation, said that law has always aligned with her bigger plans, and she was glad to have finally fulfilled her dreams.
Miss Patty holds an MSc in Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics, a GDL and BPC with Distinction from the University of Law, and a certificate in Mediation and Negotiation. Her legal training has included judicial shadowing at the Business and Property Courts and Immigration and Asylum Chamber, as well as pro bono work at the Immigration Tribunal (Taylor House), reflecting her passion for justice.
Among the notable personalities present were Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK, Mrs. Zita Benson and her husband Mr. Bobby Benson, Mr. Kwabena Osei-Danquah, Chief of Staff at the Commonwealth Secretariat, London, and Eileen Baguma, General Manager of EIB Network, Founder and President of Women in Sustainability Africa.
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Gospel singer Nana Kofi has blessed listeners with a new release titled “The Worship Medley.” The song features fellow gospel minister Kwaku Kwame, and together, they deliver a powerful worship experience that is already touching lives. The medley comprises well-loved songs such as “Your Presence is Heaven to Me,” “Great Are You Lord,” “You Are Great Yes You Are,” and “Yeshua.” Each song flows seamlessly into the next, creating a worship atmosphere designed to draw hearts closer to God.
Released on November 21, the medley has already gained 989 views. Listeners describe it as more than just music, calling it a spiritual journey that transcends words. Many are appreciating the atmosphere it creates, finding deeper connection and renewal in God’s presence.
Their collaboration highlights the strength of Ghana’s gospel music scene, where ministers continue to inspire through songs of faith and hope. Fans are actively sharing the medley across social media, describing it as a “must-listen” for anyone seeking peace and revival. With this release, Nana Kofi and Kwaku Kwame have set a new standard in gospel worship, proving that genuine praise can foster a deeper connection with God.
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