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Empress Gifty and band ink performance deal with GMA-USA 2022
2022 seems to be another record breaking year for one of Ghanaian biggest gospel music exports, Empress Gifty.
The gospel music gem who has been a blessing to Africa and a pacessetter in her genre of music, is undoubtedly favourite of many music lovers in Ghana and Africa.
After making appreciable strides last year and rocking stages of huge musical concerts in Ghana and beyond the borders, she has now inked a new performance deal with Don Music Production, the organisers of Ghana Music Awards USA for their 2022 upcoming Nominees Announcement which is scheduled to happen on April 16, 2022, at Grand Roosevelt Ballroom, 2 Hudson Street, Yonkers, NY 10701 in the United States of America.
Aside the nominees announcement performance, Empress Gifty will mount the stage again to perform at the main event scheduled to take place on August 20, at the Lincoln Theatre.
The gospel artiste who is expected to perform all her hit songs with her band told The Spectator inan interviview indicated that she saw better prospects of the Ghanaian gospel music industry considering the international appeal over the years.
According to her, “2022 promises to be much more exciting beginning with this GMA-USA contract and performance opportunity, the people of USA should prepare for an experience from me and my team.”
On the part of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Ghana Music Awards-USA, Mr Dennis Boafo affectionately called Don D, Empress Gifty and one other popular gospel artiste were penciled for this event because of their style of performance and vocal delivery.
He believes Empress Gifty after performing on major shows in Ghana during the festive season is ready to shake the Ghanaian communities in America with her songs and dexterity on stage.
Ghana Music Awards USA is an event which seeks to reward, celebrate and recognise, hard working musical talent from Ghana by promoting Ghanaian Music and the culture in the diaspora.
GMA-USA is the most prioritised and patronized Ghanaian event in America.
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Lordina ‘The Soprano’ to premiere final episode of ‘THE SUMMONS’ Season 2
Ghanaian gospel artiste, Lordina The Soprano, known for her powerful choral and contemporary gospel music, has launched the final episode of THE SUMMONS Season 2 over the weekend.
‘THE SUMMONS’, created by Eunice Productions, boasts of episodes crafted to touch hearts and remind people of their purpose in life.
With uplifting songs and messages from the Bible, the programme aims to inspire all individuals, including those who may feel down, lonely, or lost, offering them a sense of peace and spiritual upliftment.
Gospel singers Luigi Maclean and Efe Grace performed on the day, bringing their unique musical gifts to bear on the audience.
Additionally, Dr Michael Boadi Nyamekye, Lead Pastor of The Maker’s House, shared the Word of God, bringing a message that’s sure to resonate with viewers.
THE SUMMONS was first premiered on July 31, 2021, and since then, it has grown to become a beloved programme for many Christians. Each episode has inspired and reminded viewers of their faith, offering both comfort and motivation in their spiritual journeys.
The final episode was premiered on Lordina The Soprano’s YouTube channel over
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
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Date announced for 2024 Adoration and Prophetic Prayer Conference
Elder Sampson Kofi Wiredu
This year’s Adoration and Prophetic Prayer Conference (APP 2024) has been slated for the Oforikrom Assembly of The Apostolic Church of Ghana in Kumasi on November 20- 22.
This year’s edition of APP, a musical show and a prayer conference, is themed ‘Breaking Chains,’ referencing Acts 16:26, where God’s power caused an earthquake to break chains and freed prisoners.
The host, Elder Sampson Kofi Wiredu told The Spectator Agoro that attendees can look forward to inspiring music and worship led by anointed ministers like Elder Mireku, Sandy Asare, and Elder Patrick Amoako.
He called on all Apostolic Church members and everyone who loves God to join them to have an encounter with God’s power.
“God is going to work in a divine move that will bring healing, deliverance, and restoration to many lives.”
He explained that through music, people will receive breakthroughs, miracles, and life-changing experiences through God’s intervention.
Under the leadership of Senior Minister, Pastor Isaac K. Hughes, the conference will start each evening.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
