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Kofi Kinaata has a message…Seth Diamond justifies collaboration
Gospel musician, Seth Diamond has justified collaboration with secular musician, Kofi Kinaata on ‘My Hour’ song which was released last week.
The song which is one of the records on Seth Diamond’s ‘Take Over’ album is a testimony of God’s goodness and mercies.
Answering a question on his decision to feature a secular artiste on a gospel song during a press briefing last Wednesday at La Boutique Hotel in Accra, Seth Diamond said, “Kofi Kinaata’s music carries a strong message, he doesn’t just sing.”
According to the gospel musician, “everyone is allowed to praise God, that’s why i collaborated with him on a song on my album dubbed My hour, as people circulate the gospel around those who already know God, and leave others to their fate.”
He added that everything that had breadth should praise God, and for this reason, if a brother joined him to praise God, it was in order.
Touching on the songs on the album include, Onyame Ye, Dromo, Trust Issues, Take Over, Oh Jesus, and others.
The former Music Director of Central University Choir, Seth Diamond would be joined by Empress Gifty, Noble Nketia, Selina Boateng, Daugheters of Glorious Jesus and Herty Corgie on Sunday, September 26, at Anagkazo Assemblies (The life cathedral ) Lighthouse – Kasoa Ofankor in the Central Region for the launch of the Take Over album.
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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