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Stop the discrimination…Wilmina admonishes gospel musicians
Ghanaian gospel musician based in Ireland, Wilmina known in private life as Wilhemina Kwatemaah Fordjour, has admonished gospel musicians to desist from discrimination through the creation of camps and allow love to reign.
According to her, the gospel industry in Ghana need love since “love conquers everything.”
Speaking to The Spectator, she said, Jesus Christ came to die for mankind because of the love He had for the world, but unfortunately, “musicians who are championing the gospel do not emulate this.”
“Jesus Christ is love,unfortunately, what our industry lacks is love. There are artistes in camps and will not turn up for your event when you’re not one of them. This discrimination needs to stop ,”she said.
The Media Excel lable artiste said that when a musician is organising a programme and invited a colleague gospel artiste who was not in the same camp, they would not honour the invite.
Wilmina called for a sto to such lifestyle because it did not attract people to the house of the Lord, “We need to love and support one another because that is what we stand for, we are ambassadors of Christ.”
The gospel artiste has released a new song dubbed, “Miracle” which according to her tells the story of how God saved her from a terrible situation which could have taken her life after she gave birth to her fifth child.
“God gave me this song, it started four years ago when I came to Ghana, however, upon reaching Belgium, I went to the hospital with my husband for a checkup and it turned out I was pregnant,”
She said upon delivery, the doctors made a mistake, which led to profuse bleeding, for which she was in coma for three days, but for the miracle of God, she came back to life.
“Top doctors in Belgium came over and did everyhting, but they later told my husband they had done everything possible, at that point, it was only God who could save the situation, so they asked him to say his last words to me, however, a miracle happened,” she said.
It was from this situation that her new song “Miracle” was released, and is now available on all digital media platforms.
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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