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George Krown set to outdoor new single ‘Hope’
United Kingdom (UK)-based Ghanaian contemporary gospel musician, George Krown, is set to release another masterpiece titled ‘Hope’ on April 15,2022.
Put together by Papa Owura, the soul-lifting worship tune aims at restoring hope, confidence and the ability able to withstand circumstances and tribulation in one’s aspiration to greatness.
With his last single ‘Onyame Aye Bi’ still receiving massive airplay, Krown in an exclusive interview with The Spectator said the song would transform lives and bring joy to many who have chosen to give up due to the challenges of life.
“When you look around the world, people are in quandary and need hope to be able to overcome. I prayed to God and asked Him to give me a message which speaks into the lives of people and I settled on Hope.”
Speaking on his second single after rebranding from Nana Kusi, the Worship Leader of Global Harvest Ministries (UK) he said often times songs were judged by how “they blow out of proportion” rather than the impact the song bring.
“There are specific people God leads you to write a song for. Once these people are reached, then the song has served its purpose and with Hope, it is touching lives,” he said.
With four singles to his credit (Thank you Lord, Jesus you have been good, God Alone and None like You), Krown – who doubles as a Deacon in the Church of Pentecost (UK), said he teamed up with sensational Ghanaian female singer, Joyce Yeboah, who he had known for a long time.
He asserted that promotion had always been a challenge. However, with his good rapport and strong relationships built around the few he trusted after a couple of songs released, ‘Hope’ had been well received by gospel music lovers.
Krown burst onto the music scene about a decade-and-a-half ago, releasing his first work in 2009.
He has an album to his credit, but resumed to active music in 2021 after a hiatus in 2002.
By Linus Siaw Nartey
The Christmas festivities were nothing short of fun and excitement, especially for patrons of Dodi World in Akosombo in the Eastern Region.
A major highlight was a memorable voyage aboard the famous MV Dodi Princess II, a 150-capacity pleasure boat, which sailed to the scenic Dodi Island, an 84-hectare natural haven.
Among the patrons was a vibrant social group known as ‘Weekend Day Out’, which brings together individuals from diverse backgrounds and workplaces to interact, share ideas and enjoy memorable leisure experiences.
On December 26, the group joined hundreds of other fun lovers to fill the vessel to capacity for what many described as an experience of a lifetime.
The over five-hour journey from Dodi World through to Dodi Island was electrifying. Patrons enjoyed breath-taking rare views of the island’s rich natural scenery and wildlife before returning onboard for the cruise back to the starting point.
The atmosphere was further enlivened by music from DJs and a live band, complemented by an array of drinks and grilled meals, ensuring both young and old had something to cheer about throughout the voyage.
For members of the Weekend Day Out group, the trip served as a joyful reunion with friends after a year of professional commitments, while also providing an opportunity to plan future adventures in the coming year.
Speaking after the event, one of the patrons, Ms Gloria Yaa Baby, said although she had embarked on the voyage several times, the most recent experience was particularly breathtaking and memorable.
“This one was different, with more people and interactive sessions. It gave me many reasons to return and experience the fun again with the Weekend Day Out group,” she stated.
With another exciting adventure scheduled for March this year, she encouraged Ghanaians to make time out of their busy schedules to relax, unwind and enjoy life.
By Spectator Reporter
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Joshua Kojo Ampah, a member of the Keche group has stated that the attitude of Nigerian audience during the performance of Ghanaian artiste Stonebwoy and Wendy Shay at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) held in Lagos, Nigeria was intentional.
The hiplife artiste shared his sentiments on social media over the cold reception given to the Ghanaian performers.
“They know Stonebwoy’s songs, they know Wendy Shay’s songs, but they will not get up to hail you. They know what they were doing,” he stated.
He added that performances by Stonebwoy and Wendy Shay were top notch but most audience did not want to relate to the song.
“Is there was any rapper in Africa bigger than Sarkodie? Are there any dancehall artistes in Africa bigger than Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy” he quizzed.
He contrasted this with the energetic reception given to Nigerian legend P Square, who performed at the same event.
Joshua blamed this on the Ghanaian attitude towards its own artistes within the Ghanaian music industry itself.
He argued that the lack of respect for local talents in Ghana was responsible for their reception abroad.
“But do you know why we are not respected out there? We do not see ourselves as such. “Until we in Ghana start respecting our own, the people out there will not respect them,” he concluded.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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