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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
Organiser of Ghana Music Awards (GMA)-USA has honoured Founder of Reign House Chapel, Prophet Eric Boahen Uche, for his enormous support to the music industry.
GMA-USA, led by the Chief Executive Officer, Mr Denise Boafo, affectionately called Don, made the presentation on Sunday, October 12, at the Chapel.
Presenting the citation, Mr Boafo said Prophet Eric Boahen has been a support system for various sections of Ghana’s music ecosystem.
This, he said, has gone a long way to keep many gospel artistes in business regardless of challenges confronting the industry.
“This is in recognition of your remarkable contribution to the gospel music industry in Ghana and beyond,” he said.
He revealed that the Man of God substantially supported this year’s GMA-USA, a gesture which cannot be kept under the rug.
On his part, Prophet Eric Boahen expressed his appreciation to the organisers for the gesture.
According to him, the gesture was a motivation to him and others to continously support the cause of GMA-USA.
He charged the organisers to work assiduously to promote Ghana Music in the diaspora.
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Renowned Ghanaian music heavyweight, Empress Gifty, has dedicated her seven awards won in 2025 to President John Dramani Mahama.
The musician and her management, led by Edem Mensah-Tsotorme, together with her husband, Mr Hopeson Adorye, called on the President at the Jubilee House on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
Empress Gifty, in her remarks, said the visit was to officially congratulate the President, who has been a father figure for her for many years, and also update him on successes chalked in her career.
She thanked the President for his guidance over the years and promised to even do better in the years ahead, as she prepares to release her new song for the year.
The gospel musician also appealed to President Mahama to consider building a large seating auditorium for the creative arts industry.
She appealed to the President for a 10,000 to 30,000 large seating auditorium to improve the fortunes of the creative sector when it comes to events in the country.
This, she said, would go a long way to help the sector flourish and position the country for other international events in the future.
Additionally, she urged the President to ensure the creative sector gets substantial allocation in the next budget.
The President, on his part, thanked Empress Gifty, who he calls his daughter, and the team for the visit, expressing how proud he was of her growth.
Again, he charged her to continuously work even harder for more laurels.
President Mahama pledged his commitment to the growth of the creative arts industry, adding that with regard to a large seating auditorium for the space, he has received some designs and suggestions for a convention centre which are under consideration.
According to him, once suggestions were approved and issues of funding are addressed, this would serve a multipurpose function and host many activities throughout the year.
The President further pledged his unflinching support for the creative arts sector and assured of budgetary support in the years ahead.
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