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Prophet Joseph Atarah wins Gospel Artiste of The Year at EMA
• Prophet Atarah poses with his plaque
Affectionately called the Singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah was last weekend crowned Gospel Artiste of the Year at this year’s Emerging Music Awards (EMA).
The programme held at the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) auditorium brought many industry players together for an awesome time.
At the end, founder of Believers’ Grace Ministry International, Prophet Joseph Atarah took home the coveted on the night and enthralled patrons with an amazing performance.
Speaking to The Spectator after the event, he expressed appreciation to all those who voted and as well supported his music within this short space of time.
He said, this would go a long way to motivate him to give listeners more spirit-filled songs which would be a blessing to people.
Prior to this, he was also adjudged 5star Artiste of the Year, 5star Song of the Year and 5star Video of the Year at earlier held Emerging Ghana Music Awards(eGMA).
Prophet Atarah hinted of some new songs to be released from his camp in the coming weeks after Ghanaians embraced his ‘Woy3 odo’ song he featured Piesie Esther.
Born and raised at Koforidua in the Eastern Region, he started learning how to play trumpet in 1997 and joined the Armed Forces Band known as Pink Five as a drummer.
According to him, there was a prophecy that playing instruments was not his path, “I was told prophetic ministry was rather my calling.”
For this reason, he resigned from the band when he heard the voice of God in 2006 and joined his brother at Adenta in Accra, to follow his prophetic call.
In the later part of 2008, he started a fellowship, which grew in number. After praying about it, on January 10, 2010, it was turned to Sunday service which has since been a success story.
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
