Entertainment
Korley Black ready to take rap music to different level
Korley Black
One of Ghana’s fast-rising sensational rappers, Korley Black is set to make a huge mark in the Ghanaian music industry with his outstanding rap style.
Korley Black, with the name Frederick Tamatey hails from Somanya in the Eastern region and raps in his native language Krobo.
With over 20 singles to his credit and making a statement in the Krobo land and beyond, the talented singer is looking forward to releasing his debut album which he described as a masterpiece.
Formerly known in showbiz as Black Spartan, the young lad who is fast becoming the pride of the Krobo land told The Spectator Agoro in an interview that, he raps in his dialect in a quest to become a voice for his people.
Though he has some music in English, he said, he was focused on making a mark with his language and give his people something to cheer about.
“My album would be full of new songs that would talk about issues of society since music is not only about entertainment but also motivate and inspire people,” he stated.
“I also put my personal experience into my music which resonates with a lot of people in Ghana and the world at large,” he stressed.
For example, a song like ‘Adidikorngme’ has received a lot of praise from young people as it talks about their struggles in life and gave the hope for the future.
Other singles are Dollar First, Yi orme (the ladies), Dede, Krobo Ni Ba, Krobo Rap King and Obidi Bi.
Korley Black would host his yearly concert, ‘Blackout Concert’ on December 25 in Somanya along with other artistes.
He advised young people to continue working to achieve their goals, adding that, there was no blueprint to success and no laid-down path to follow, hence the need to continue working hard and maintain their identity.
He also appealed for support from individuals and corporate entities to help upcoming artistes come to the limelight.
“The old folks or established artistes can take up the young ones and support them to become great. That way, we can preserve a great future for the music industry,” he stated.
Korley Black who holds a degree in Telecommunications and Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), is also looking forward to securing a job to support his music career.
“The world should look out for Korley Black. I am committed to making my people proud and would continue working to achieve that dream,” he stated.
By Michael D. Abayateye
Entertainment
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.
