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Son Of Jacob album is a personal experience- Kwesi Arthur
Ghanaian music sensation, Emmanuel Kwesi Danso Arthur Junior, known as Kwesi Arthur in the entertainment circles has revealed that his new album christened Son Of Jacob was conceptualised on his personal experience in life.
According to him, this is a real life story, for which elicited some passion and emotions during the recording of the album.
Speaking to The Spectator at the exclusive listening held at the One Airport Square on Thursday, April 21, 2022, he said, “ The songs on the album touch different experiences, different people, the project has different vibes.”
Kwesi Arthur added that his belief in God and upbringing in a christian home played a role in his life hence the use of Son of Jacob as the title.
He said one of the songs, Silver Spoon was a brief story of how painful the death of his grandmother, head of their family affected him.
“My grandmother was so dear to my heart, and as the head of our family, losing her was painful,” he told this reporter.
He further noted that though the album represented moments in his life, he would want other people to have their own personal experiences and relate to the stories shared.
Kwesi Arthur recounted periods of working into the night to get the mix right and everything perfected on the album.
The 15-track album is made up of songs like Drama, Disturb, Baajo, Jungle Music, Pt. 2, Silver Spoon, Paper, Celebrate, Toxic, Traumatized, Winning, Mind Over Body, Animal, Diamonds Dancing, No Regrets and Adom.
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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