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Efe Grace pulls crowd at maiden ‘Grace Effect’ concert

Efe Grace in her elements
The atmosphere at The Makers House Chapel in Accra last weekend was charged as sensational gospel artiste, Efe Grace wowed fans with spirit filled songs.
Dubbed ‘Grace Effect’ it was her first gospel concert to give thanks to God for how far He has brought her.
It was a live recording concert which featured Nigerian artistes; Mercy Chinwo and Sunmisola Agbebi and drew a huge crowd to the place.
In an interview with the Spectator Agoro Efe Grace stated that she underestimated the program and never thought her first show would have attracted this huge attendance.
She further expressed apologies to all who experienced any inconvenience as a result of the overflow regardless adding that “we appreciate you all for keeping faith with us”.
She commended Ghanaians, gospel artistes for their massive support during her concert.
Other Ghanaian gospel artistes who also performed were, MOGmusic, Pastor Isaiah Fosu Kwakye, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Akesse Brempong and Ohemaa Mercy.
There was also surprise performance by Reverend Mensah Bonsu, the biological father of Efe Grace. He sang his hit song “Yehowa Ne M’Abankese” and other few songs from his old album.
Joe Mettle, Piesie Esther, Celestine Donkor, Pastor Sammie Obeng-Poku, Felix De Solo, Luigi Maclean and many others came to support Efe Grace’s first concert in Ghana.
BY LINDA ABREFI WADIE
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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.