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Obaapa Christy @20: ‘I never dreamt coming this far’
• Obaapa Christy
Ghanaian gospel gem Obaapa Christy has expressed her profound gratitude to God for the height she has attained in her music career.
According to her, she cames from a poor home and it never crossed her mind, God will bring her this far.
The songstress revealed that her singing manifested during her basic school days.
Speaking at a press conference to launch the Obaapa @20 last Thursday, the musician noted that her only aim during her basic school days was for Friday to come for the then young Christiana Twene to be called to lead praise and worship.
“I was not academically good, but my only joy going to school was an opportunity to always lead praise and worship on Fridays,” she said.
Obaapa further noted that her musical journey went a notch higher when she joined Hallelujah voices which nurtured his craft .
To celebrate the goodness of God, Obaapa Christy together with her team has put together some activities to celebrate how far she has come with her music ministry.
She expressed appreciation to Osuani Afrifa for his immense contribution to her career since 2002, and over the two decades, she has released 12 albums and three singles.
Describing her success over the years, she said discipline, consistency, hard work and total reliance on God had been her secret to a brand which had gained great admiration.
Many lives and homes have been influenced positively by her music. With her life anchored on faith in God, Obaapa sees this celebration as a thanksgiving offering to God for fulfilling His promises to her.
For this reason, Obaapa entreats all stakeholders in the entertainment industry, organisations, family, friends and fans to collaborate and support her raise an altar of thanksgiving to the Lord.
There will be some fans interaction and humanitarian activities by Obaapa Christy Foundation that will precede the main event donation to some orphanages and visit some market places.
These activities would be crowned with a huge concert on September 4, 2022.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Ghanaian gospel dynamo, Piesie Esther, has expressed her readiness to take home the Gospel Artiste of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year and Traditional Gospel Song of the Year awards at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The musician with many years of success under her belt in the gospel music industry has been nominated for three categories at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Piesie Esther was nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year, Traditional Gospel Song of the Year, and Most Popular Song of the Year with her smash hit, Nyame Ye.
The award-winning musician believes that she had a wonderful year in 2025, which deserves recognition.
According to her, with over 36 shows, millions of streams enjoyed by her Nyame Ye song, coupled with numerous brand engagements, she was in a pole position to outwit other competitors.
“Family, I need your love and support now more than ever! I’ve been nominated at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards and we’re going all out for the win! ,” she noted.
She called on all and sundry that “Every single vote counts, and I truly appreciate your continuous support. Let’s do this together.”
This year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards is slated for May 9, 2026 at the Palms Convention Centre in Accra.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Patrons at +233 Bar and Lounge had an unforgettable experience at the OK@50 All White Birthday Party last Saturday, April 18.
The Ghanaian music icon, Okyeame Kwame, turned 50 years last Friday, April 17, 2026.
Against this backdrop, the ‘Rap Dacta’ organised an All-White Party on Saturday to mark his 50th birthday to raise funds for the construction of a Paediatric Emergency Ward at the Manhyia Hospital.
This is a legacy project the musician is embarking on to mark his 50th birthday.
As part of the concert, patrons were treated to scintillating live performances by Afriyie Wutah, Akwaboah, Sista Afia, Kuami Eugene, KiDi, Kwabena Kwabena, Ras Kuuku, Abiana, Adina, Abochi, Kweku Darlington, and Kunta Kinte of Bradez fame.
One of the country’s finest DJs, Andy Dosty, also had his turn to mesmerise the patrons with hits from the past to present, a moment which saw many patrons on their feet for most of the time.
Okyeame Kwame rocked the gathering with numerous hits from his repertoire, including his new song dubbed ‘Clap.’
He also expressed appreciation to those who has genuinely supported his career to impact the lives of others.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
