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Akosua Yeboah to embark on “Depression Kills” campaign
Budding Ghanaian gospel musician, Akosua Yeboah would from Friday, April 2, 2021, embark on a project titled ‘Depression Kills” campaign as part of her desire to create awareness to save lives.
According to her, she is doing this through her Akosua Yeboah Ministries (AYEM) Foundation, because she had experienced depression before, and it was not a pleasant situation.
“If you are not in the medical field or close to those in the field, it is hard to notice depression from the outset,” Akosua Yeboah revealed.
Against this backdrop, the ‘God is Aware’ hit maker has appealed to the public to support her foundation to positively impact lives of others who are going through this unfortunate troubling times in their lives.
Speaking to The Spectator, Akosua Yeboah said her drive for this campaign was borne out of her own experience where she was depressed for about five years.
“I had it on and off from 2015 to 2020, I did not go through the process of healing,it became chronic, I get healed and relapse again, and it even got to a stage I wanted to commit suicide and end it all, but I met someone who knew about the condition and saved me,” she recounted.
The project to create awareness on depression and offer help to people suffering from the mood disorder will commence on Friday, April 2, with a conference for health practitioners to enlighten the public at Full Gospel Revival Outreach Ministry Ablekuma, Tigo Pole, in Accra.
Thiswould be followed by a Musical Concert and a Fashion Show through the partnership of the Musicians Union of Ghana(MUSIGA), the following day, April 3 at the Gold Coast Bar and Restaurant at Cantonments, Accra, from 4pm to 8pm.
Gospel music heavyweights, Celestine Donkor and Abena Ruthy amongst others would be in their element on the day to support the event.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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.
