‘Peetah’ Morgan, lead singer of Morgan Heritage dies at 46

Lead singer of the popular reggae band Morgan Heritage, Peter Anthony Morgan, who founded the band with four siblings, died Sunday at 46, his family said.

The family asked for privacy and thanked people in advance for their love and support, even though the statement posted on social media did not share a cause of death.

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness wrote on the X social media platform that his “heart is heavy” over the news.

He called Morgan’s death a “colossal loss” for Jamaica and reggae music.

Morgan, known as “Peetah,” was a son of renowned Jamaican reggae singer Denroy Morgan.

He and his siblings formed Morgan Heritage in 1994, and the band won a Grammy for best reggae album in 2016 for “Strictly Roots.”

One of his brothers, Roy “Gramps” Morgan, moved to Tennessee, where he aimed to introduce Nashville to reggae.

“If you follow reggae music and country music, it’s a lot of storytelling,” Morgan told The Associated Press in 2018. “In reggae we tell the story of people suffering.”

The other siblings who helped found the band were Una Morgan, Nakhamyah “Lukes” Morgan and Memmalatel “Mr. Mojo” Morgan.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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

Sista Afia keen on winning Highlife Artiste of the Year crown

Ghanaian music diva, Sista Afia is keen on winning the Highlife Artiste of the Year crown.

Sista Afia, the only female nominated in a category with men, had 27 successful shows,both locally and internationally, within the year under review.

This notwithstanding, she believes that the number of music releases coupled with numerous performances across the country and abroad puts her in pole position to win the ultimate.

She is of the belief that as the only female in the category testifies the level of work she put in to be amongst the men.

Sista Afia has therefore urged the board, the academy and the general public to vote for her massively to win the crown.

For the past 10 years, she has poured her heart and soul into preserving and innovating Ghana’s beloved highlife sound, weaving modern rhythms with soulful melodies that keep the genre alive in the hearts of the youth.

While trends have come and gone, Sista Afia stayed true to her roots, giving us timeless music that tells real stories, our stories.

What makes her presence powerful isn’t just her voice or her music; it’s her message. In every note she sings, there’s a quiet defiance. A reminder that women, too, can carry the legacy of highlife.

The 26th TGMA is slated to take place on May 10 at the Grand Arena.

The event will see varied performances and artistes who have distinguished themselves in the year under review rewarded.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme