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Hundreds thrilled at maiden Atarah Praise
It was an atmosphere filled with a lot of thanksgiving at the maiden Atarah Praise organised by the singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah.
The event held yesterday at the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission auditorium at Trinity Avenue, East Legon, brought heavyweights in gospel music, industry players, and believers together.
Hundreds of patrons in the auditorium were privileged to witness a performance from the legendary gospel musician, with over three decades of churning out wonderful songs, Rev. Mensah Bonsu.
The night an awesome turn with a performance from dynamic Ruth Adjei, one of Ghana’s finest budding gospel musicians. She rocked the patrons with an amazing display on the night.
Known for his appellations, Oheneba Clement got patrons in the room to be on their feet to give thanks and exalt the Almighty God.
Male Vocalist and Songwriter of the Year at the just-ended Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Perez Musik serenaded the atmosphere in the auditorium with his powerful voice and showmanship on stage.
Empress Gifty, also took her turn to lead the gathering for an unforgettable encounter with God, as she took them through her new song “Awiey3 Pa”, and one of her classics, F3f33f3.
An interesting moment was when, Empress Gifty joined Obaapa Christy, ACP Kofi Sarpong, Jack Alolome, Prophet Atarah, and Piesie Esther down the stage to praise God together in style.
The moment came for Prophet Atarah, the man everyone had been waiting for to take his turn to be a blessing to the gathering.
Clad in his all-white apparel, Prophet Atarah brought out his multi-tasking side, as he was seen playing the trumpet, ‘Dondo’, conga, and other drums in between his performance.
After singing his Adom Nyame song, he was joined by Piesie Esther, as they sang his ‘Woye Odo’ song together at the event.
Gospel Artiste Of The Year at the just Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Piesie Esther opened her performance with ‘Waye Me Yie’ which brought all those in the auditorium on their feet.
She also took the audience through some songs in her repertoire which got everyone dancing.
The event was crowned in style as all the gospel musicians and Men of God present joined Prophet Atarah to cut the cake and pop champagne to usher in the maiden edition of Atarah Praise and celebrate 17 years in the prophetic ministry.
Apostle Emmanuel Nkum of Radiant Place Church had his time to give some words of exaltation aimed at raising support for Prophet Atarah’s career.
Speaking to Thespectatoronline, after the programme, Prophet Atarah expressed gratitude to God and appreciation to his colleagues who graced the occasion to make it a success.
He also thanked members of Believers Grace Ministry for their unflinching support to his Ministry.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian musician Sparqlyn is set to release another big hit.
His latest release, ‘Rosina,’ features Germany-based Ghanaian musician, video director, and sound engineer TEENO (known privately as Eric Kwame Tamakloe).
TEENO’s project ‘Signs’ was recently accepted by the Grammys for official consideration in the ‘Album of the Year’ category. Now, ‘Rosina’ is making serious waves across the airwaves.
Coming shortly after the impressive reception to his previous single ‘Fameko,’ ‘Rosina’ is already receiving strong attention from music lovers and radio listeners.
This new song carries an infectious Afrobeats and Hiplife feel while maintaining the romantic direction that characterised ‘Fameko,’ Sparqlyn’s 2026 Highlife collaboration with Ziya.
‘Fameko’ marked an important moment in Sparqlyn’s musical journey, with the love-themed highlife record receiving positive reactions from music lovers and media platforms following its June 2026 release.
The song became one of the highlights of his 2026 output, ranking high on multiple charts.
‘Fameko’ has also bagged Sparqlyn two top nominations: “Highlife Song of the Year” and “Artist of the Year” at the 2026 Stars Awards.
The combination of a romantic storyline, Afrobeats rhythm, and Hiplife influence give the song a sound that fits comfortably into the current Ghanaian music landscape.
The timing of the song’s release could also prove significant for the award-winning artiste. Sparqlyn recently secured two nominations at the 2026 Ghana Youth Empowerment Awards, where he is in contention for Youth Empowerment Advocate of the Year and Outstanding Youth Personality of the Year.
With ‘Fameko’ having established strong momentum earlier in the year and ‘Rosina’ now beginning to enjoy significant airplay, Sparqlyn appears to be ending another eventful chapter of his musical career on a high note.
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Ghanaian highlife and Afrobeats singer Kuami Eugene Marfo known in showbiz circles as Kuami Eugene has urged fellow musicians and entertainers to use their influence on social media and other platforms to champion causes that positively impact society.
The award-winning artiste made the call during a UNICEF Ghana birth registration advocacy campaign in Bepoase in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region, where he joined officials from UNICEF Ghana and the Births and Deaths Registry to raise awareness about the importance of registering children at birth.
He explained that artistes wield significant influence and should leverage platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram to amplify important social initiatives and encourage behavioural change.
The musician, who has partnered UNICEF Ghana on several child-focused campaigns, said he had a special interest in issues affecting children and was committed to supporting efforts that improved their welfare and future opportunities.
He noted that birth registration was critical because it established a child’s legal identity and ensured recognition as a Ghanaian citizen.
The advocacy drive forms part of UNICEF Ghana’s efforts to improve birth registration rates across the country through community engagements, public education and collaboration with traditional authorities.
The musician said he remained focused on creating quality music while continuing to support social causes that contribute to national development, particularly initiatives aimed at improving the lives of children. –GNA
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