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Let’s think digital, make more money – Krymi
Ghanaian afrobeat star, Henry Nuamah, known in showbiz circles as Krymi has advised his colleague musicians to change their mentality and think digital.
According to him, this would serve as an avenue to make more money in their musical career and also reach other international markets.
Speaking to The Spectator, he urged Ghanaian artistes to leverage more on the digital platforms and not only focus on making money through performances.
“We need to change the mentality of only making money from gigs but turn to the digital platforms to tap into the opportunities they provide,” he said.
According to him, to be an artiste, you need to be smart so that if you failed to make it through gigs, you switched to available platforms to make ends meet.
“There is the need to benefit economically from your talent, be able to reinvest in your craft for a better future,” he noted.
Talking about his plans for the year, he said every idea which was not executed in 2020 as a result of the challenges encountered would bear fruits in 2021.
Already, he has released Party Gbee, which is making a lot of waves in the country, and there are collaborations and singles which would be out within the year.
Krymi expressed his appreciation to everyone who has supported his new song, Party Gbee, and urged music lovers to continuously stream it on all musical platforms.
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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