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I Made It: KobbyBless shares his untold story
He writes
I’ll start from the beginning when I first felt the calling to start my ministry. I remember the excitement and passion that filled my heart as I envisioned reaching people with the Gospel through music. But as time went by, I faced many challenges that made me question if I had made the right choice.
People around me were sceptical of my dreams, and many thought it was just a passing phase. I even faced discouragement from close friends and loved ones who didn’t see the potential in me. There were times when I felt like giving up, but something inside me kept pushing me to soldier on.
One of the toughest challenges I faced was financial. There were days when I had to choose between buying food and investing in my ministry. But I never lost faith in God. I knew that He had called me to this path, and I trusted that He would provide for me.
As I continued to put in the work, I started to gain recognition as an up-and-coming gospel artiste who wrote powerful songs and preached the Word through my music. People started to take notice of my talent, and I felt a sense of validation that I was on the right path.
But even with this success, I still faced obstacles. I put my trust in someone who let me down, and it was a painful experience. However, I learned a valuable lesson: that we should never put our trust in people, but in God alone. He is the only one who will never forsake us.
Through it all, I kept my faith in God and continued to work hard, knowing that He was with me every step of the way. And now, I can say with confidence that I MADE IT by the grace of God. My song, “I Made It,” tells my story and encourages others to keep their faith and trust in God, no matter what they’re going through.
If you’re facing a tough season, know that it won’t last forever. Keep putting in the effort, and let prayer be your fuel on the journey. With God by your side, you can make it through anything.
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Sparqlyn reminisces as he congratulates Shatta Wale for winning two awards at 43rd IRAWMA
Ghanaian musician and former member of musicial gorup, Dunsin, Ahmmed Kanneh Larweh, popularly known as Sparqlyn, has congratulated Ghanaian music heavyweight, Shatta Wale following his impressive double victory at the International Reggae and World Music Awards.
Shatta Wale recently made headlines after winning two major awards at the prestigious event held in Florida, USA, securing Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
Reacting to the achievement, Sparqlyn could not hide his excitement after sighting news of the awards on Monday, May 18, 2025.
According to him, the one thing that caught his attention was the plaque presented to Shatta Wale. He noted that the design looked strikingly similar to the one Dunsin received when they won at the MUSA Awards over a decade ago.
The resemblance, especially the upper part of the plaque, instantly brought back memories of his former group’s historic moment on the African stage 13 years ago when the group represented Ghana proudly in South Africa.
It will be recalled that back in 2013, Dunsin achieved international recognition after winning Most Exciting Group in Africa and Most African Video at the MUSA Awards held in Pretoria, South Africa. The awards came on the back of their global hit project “Ɔyɛadeɛyie,” a song that helped elevate the group’s profile beyond Ghana.
At the time, Sparqlyn, then known by many as Kele within the group, was the one who represented Dunsin at the event to pick up the award.
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
