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My upcoming EP, ‘Mood Swings’ shows versatility –Edem
Ghanaian musician Edem, has disclosed that his upcoming Extended Play (EP) which is dedicated to the memory of his late mother, is an exhibition of his versatility as an artiste.
An Extended Play record, often referred to as an EP, is a musical recording that contains more tracks than a single, but is usually unqualified as an album.
Speaking to The Spectator on the EP, which would be released on July 24, Edem said the intent behind the six songs which he referred to as “Moods”, is to show music lovers that he had fully come out of his shell to accept that he is not like everyone else and cannot be boxed in a single genre, and a display of his creative mood swings.
“This is me seeing life as colours and understanding that every mood is a different colour which is something that my mum raised me on. Making me understand how to see life in colours, and has impacted on my emotions towards the music,” he said.
Edem further disclosed that he featured other artistes on the EP, however, the six videos which would be released weekly would not have images of the artistes, rather the focus would be his late mother.
That, he said, would be followed by mood swing merchandise for the teaming followers and music lovers.
Talking about his late mother, Edem said he is a projection of her in terms of the ideals she stood for, which to him, is a testament of how powerful the contribution of a woman could be to one’s life.
He also dedicated the song to all those who lost their parents at a tender age, and encouraged them to sojourn and make their parents proud.
Edem added that songs on the EP, “Love You”, “Kpo”, “Money”, “Efo Kojo”, “In Ghana” and “Chidi”, colourfully come together as an embodiment of his persona.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Prophet Atarah opens new studio, launches Atarah Praise 2025
Prophet Joseph Atarah has launched his annual event aimed at bringing believers together in an atmosphere of worship and praise.
The theme for this edition is ‘Restoration’ with the belief that patrons would be restored in the face of their challenges.
The programme will be in two parts, with the first scheduled to take place in the United Kingdom at 5pm on May 11, at Pleasant Place Church.
The Ghana edition will take place at the forecourt of Believer’s Grace Crown Ministry International, Bond Square, Adenta Barrier, at 4pm on May 25.
Prophet Atarah has paraded Piesie Esther, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Nana Yaw Asare and Mavis Asante among others for the Ghana edition.
For the UK edition, patrons will enjoy performances from Kofi Owusu Peprah, Kobby Mantey, Emmanuel Smith, and Ern Ruthy.
Speaking at the launch, Prophet Atarah said, God has been good throughout last year, and 2025 has started on a positive note.
Against this backdrop, he wants to bring believers together and, in unity, to praise God.
He said, like what happened last year, a lot of miracles will take place.
In a related development, Prophet Atarah also commissioned a new studio for rehearsals and live recordings.
This, he said, was not limited to him, but open to every musician across all genres.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Empress Gifty to thrill patrons at MTN Stands In Worship on Easter Sunday
Ghanaian gospel heavyweight, Empress Gifty is set to thrill thousands at this year’s MTN Stands In Worship event.
The programme brings believers together annually to celebrate the death and resurrection of Christ.
This year’s edition, slated for the Grand Arena on Sunday, April 20, will feature Empress Gifty.
Against this backdrop, the anointed gospel musician has urged all patrons to come with a heart of worship and praise.
She is optimistic that a lot of miracles will happen through the ministration.
“Through our ministrations instant miracles will happen and you are going to have an encounter with God,” she told The Spectator.
Empress Gifty again appealed to patrons not to come alone, but with their families and friends to receive blessings.
Empress Gifty, who had a big song dubbed Watch Me, has been nominated in the Best Traditional Gospel Song of the Year and Gospel Artiste of the Year categories at this year’s 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
