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EL stirs showbiz with ‘Efa wo ho ben’ video
Multiple award winning Ghanaian rap icon, Elorm Adablah, known in showbiz as EL, has released his latest official music video dubbed “Efa wo ho ben”.
The “Efa wo ho ben” video which translates to mean “does it concern you?|” is a piece of advice to people to mind their own business.
According to EL, the music video was to tease fault-finders with a number of questions relating to their own gossip, and pull-him-down attitude.
He reiterated, there was a moral lesson one could learn from the music video, which was not to gossip or follow hearsay.
“It wasn’t originally decided that the video was to be released in the lockdown period, the release was planned and predated the lockdown,” he explained.
The three minutes 14 seconds music video features over 20 Ghanaian entertainment celebrities adding a rhythmic flow to the video.
Touching on the reason the celebrities were featured, EL said it was because they had a resounding voice among their fans which would help drive the message.
Highlighting on the role of numerous celebrities in the “Efa wo ho ben” video, EL indicated that, it was to convey a message to all those who spread rumours about him.
EL, the founder of VO Nation record label, stated that, “the ridiculousness of seeing celebrities and known personalities rap lines about EL portrays how gossip and hearsay is usually false information”.
The celebrities featured in the video include John Dumelo, Edem, Sister Derby, Nana Aba Anamoah, Ameyaw Debrah, Wanlov among others.
He advised all his fans to stay at home, get creative, pursue and perfect a pastime, read, make use of the free time and pray for a favourable end to the COVID-19.
By Alfred Nii Arday Ankrah
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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