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Opinion Radio is here to impact lives-James Clarke
Renowned actor and broadcaster, James Clarke who is currently the Morning Show host and Management Member of Opinion Radio, an online platform has revealed their dream to impact lives.
According to him, radio stations had a huge responsibility to touch lives of their listeners.
Speaking to The Spectator, one of the things which convinced him to accept the new challenge at Opinion Radio was the measures the owners have put in place to touch lives of its listeners.
He told this paper, that the station had put in place strong programming and built stronger bond with its listeners and the community they operated from in Accra.
Aside this, James Clarke noted that they had in place other Corporate Social Responsibility packages which would be rolled out for the benefit of mankind.
He said, that he had no shred of doubt that lives would be impacted positively as long as the station continued to exist operate effectively and efficiently.
He called for support from all and sundry to facilitate their good plans for the people of Ghana.
The actor, who doubles as a Movie Director, started his radio journey as a panelist, and rose through the ranks to his current position.
As a pundit and host of radio and TV programmes, he has had stints with Radio Emashie, lCK FM, Pluzz FM, In Him Is Life Radio, Big Family Radio, Vision1 FM, Onua FM, and Kasapa FM among others.
James Clarke was also and he was influential in the establishment of Starr TV, the first ever television station to be set up in Koforidua in the Eastern Region.
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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