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Expect the best from me -Captain Smart
New host of Anopa Bofuor (Angel) morning show on Angel FM in Accra, Blessed Godsbrain Smart affectionately called Captain Smart has urged listeners of Angel FM to expect the best from him.
One of the country’s seasoned journalists, Captain Smart joined Angel Broadcasting Network (ABN) after resigning from Multimedia’s Adom FM, where he had served for the past seven years as host of Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem.
Aside hosting the morning show, Captain Smart, is the Director of Operations of ABN with over 20 stations under his supervision.
Speaking to The Spectator, after assuming a new role as a morning show host and Operations Manager, he said, listeners would be served the best of breakfast in the country.
The firebrand said he would like to tell his fans that he would do things differently, “Successful people don’t do new things, they only do things differently.”
He said apart from the regular political discussions, his popular “Fabewoso” which holds public office holders accountable, would run on Monday, Wednesday, and a reloaded version on Friday.
On his role as Director of Operations, he said, it would not be an easy task, overseeing the numerous stations owned by ABN across the country, but was optimistic, he would sail through.
Captain Smart, started his journey in the media from Radio Peace at Winneba, then to Otec and Fox FM in Kumasi, he proceeded to Adom FM in Accra before his current station, Angel FM.
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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