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Promote decency through music …Nana Serwaa admonishes musicians
• Nana Serwaa Yeboah
Gospel Musician Nana Serwaa Yeboah has admonished singers in Ghana to promote decency in their craft.
According to the fast-rising singer, many youngsters easily idolize entertainers they see on television, so gospel musicians must ensure they do not present themselves in a manner which does not please God.
Nana Serwaa gave the advice in an interview with The Spectator following the release of her latest single titled, “I’m grateful.”
The new track, she said touches on the relevance of being appreciative of the blessings of God, adding that she got the inspiration to compose it because God had been very merciful to her and her loved ones.
“God has brought salvation to my home and because I am a musician sometimes when I want to praise him I put the words into writing and compose a song out of it. My God is worthy of my praise and as long as I have breath I will keep offering him the fruit of my lips,” she added.
The Musician cum evangelist revealed she currently had five songs to her credit which have been titled “medawase”, “wa y3 bi da”, “Mi hia wo”, “Ye twiri no” and her latest track “I’m grateful.”
She also stated that plans were far advanced to launch her maiden album, calling on individuals and organisations to also support rising musicians as artistes also contributed significantly to the sustenance of the creative arts industry of the country while promoting morality among their fans.
The singer, who is also a marketer advised the youth to desist from living sinful lives and called on the media to reduce the promotion of contents that corrupt good manners.
By Raissa Sambou
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
Legendary gospel artist Herty Ofori Borngreat is officially returning to the music scene after a 13-year hiatus, her management announced Wednesday.
The surprise announcement ends over a decade of absence from the music industry for the celebrated singer.
According to an official statement released by her management team, the upcoming comeback will feature a rollout of new music projects and various spirit-filled initiatives aimed at inspiring hope and connecting with believers globally.
“We are delighted to officially announce that Herty Ofori Borngreat is making a highly anticipated return to the gospel music scene,” the management team noted in a statement, expressing deep gratitude to fans and partners for their unwavering loyalty during her long absence.
They added, “We are confident that this comeback will be both impactful and memorable.”
Management has urged fans, the media, and the global gospel community to follow her official social media platforms for update.
No specific dates have been set for the first single, but updates are expected in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
