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Upper West Unity Concert comes off March 6
Artiste of the Year for the 2021 edition of the Upper West Music Awards, Abdul Rahman Samsideen with the stage name, Sambwoy has called for unity among artistes to help nurture their talents for the growth of the entertainment industry in the region.
He raised concern about the lack of harmony in the music industry in the Upper West region which according to him was hampering the progress of artistes.
He believes when there is team work and collaboration,the industry will thrive because success is a collective responsibility”, he said.
Sambwoy made the comment at the launch of a concert dubbed “Upper West Unity Concert” which slated for March 6 of this year to bring industry players together to entertain residents of the region.
The concert which is aimed at promoting peace would bring musicians from the length and breadth of the region to perform on one stage to entertain music fanatics.
“We cannot succeed if we are at each other’s neck and continue to be at logger heads with each other; that is why there is the need to come together as a family and do good music for our listeners”, he said
Sambwoy noted that the entertainment industry needed transformation which could only take place if artistes allowed peace and unity to prevail among themselves and worked together as one.
He appealed to musicians and stakeholders in the entertainment industry to bury their differences, unite and make peace with one another in order to promote the music industry in the region.
From Rafia Abdul Razak, Wa
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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