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I will be surprised if ‘Sankofa’ is not nominated for VGMA- King Jerry
2020 was one of the difficult years for many musicians in Ghana and across the globe, but this notwithstanding some artistes defied all odds, entered the studio and served music lovers with irresistible hit songs.
One of the musicians, King Jerry’s perfect delivery on a high tempo instrumentals with masterful production from Kasapa Beatz resulted in a banger dubbed, Sankofa.
In an interview with The Spectator, he was optimistic that his song would win an award at this year’s Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), and other award schemes.
King Jerry mentioned that he said a nomination in categories such as, New Artiste of the Year, Popular Song of the Year and Song Writer of the Year.
“Together with my team, we are sure that we would surely pick an award at VGMA,” he said.
He stated, he would be surprised if “Sankofa” was not nominated in any of the categories because it was a big song in 2020.
“If the song is not nominated, it will be a big surprise to me because, no song was bigger than Sankofa which was released earlier last year and ruled the airwaves, and still making waves in 2021. The song is the toast of every party,” he said.
Revealing how the song was recorded King Jerry Said, “When I signed to Osagyefo Music, they challenged me to do high tempo songs, which I composed in a day,” he revealed.
King Jerry said the song advised people to go back for something essential they left behind at a point in their lives.
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.
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