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Clarion Clarkewoode out with ‘Fear Can’t Hold Me Down’
UK-based Ghanaian musician and songwriter, Clarion Clarkewoode is out with ‘Fear Can’t Hold Me Down’ to motivate people going through difficult times in their lives.
According to him, the words in the song are positive, uplifting and inspirational.
Speaking to The Spectator he said the composition was inspired by a true story of a young man’s battle to overcome and overthrow fear.
“Championing the power of the human spirit, and mind over matter, ‘Fear Can’t Hold Me Down’ delivers a triumphant method of courage and bravery through inspirational lyrics and rousing instrumentation,” he said.
He added that another inspiration was a dream he had where “I watched his life like a movie and realised all the times I had been kept down by fear. “
With this song, ‘Fear Can’t Hold Me Down’
he is banishing fear from his mindset, and believes this song would lift one into a positive atmosphere of overcoming every challenge.
The song produced by Martin Mawutor, comes with a video shot directed by Lawrence K. Tetteh
Clarion Clarkewoode is best known for leading UK Urban Contemporary Gospel Choirs such as The Spirit of Excellence, Higher Heights, Kingdom Life Choir, Revelation Worship Team and The City of Worship among many others.
He has numerous nominations for music awards, including Black Essence – Indiana USA and Jump Music – UK. Popularly known as Minister Clarion, Clarion Clarkewoode has used music to overcome a speech impediment that he had since childhood.
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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
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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.
