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George Krown set to outdoor new single ‘Hope’
United Kingdom (UK)-based Ghanaian contemporary gospel musician, George Krown, is set to release another masterpiece titled ‘Hope’ on April 15,2022.
Put together by Papa Owura, the soul-lifting worship tune aims at restoring hope, confidence and the ability able to withstand circumstances and tribulation in one’s aspiration to greatness.
With his last single ‘Onyame Aye Bi’ still receiving massive airplay, Krown in an exclusive interview with The Spectator said the song would transform lives and bring joy to many who have chosen to give up due to the challenges of life.
“When you look around the world, people are in quandary and need hope to be able to overcome. I prayed to God and asked Him to give me a message which speaks into the lives of people and I settled on Hope.”
Speaking on his second single after rebranding from Nana Kusi, the Worship Leader of Global Harvest Ministries (UK) he said often times songs were judged by how “they blow out of proportion” rather than the impact the song bring.
“There are specific people God leads you to write a song for. Once these people are reached, then the song has served its purpose and with Hope, it is touching lives,” he said.
With four singles to his credit (Thank you Lord, Jesus you have been good, God Alone and None like You), Krown – who doubles as a Deacon in the Church of Pentecost (UK), said he teamed up with sensational Ghanaian female singer, Joyce Yeboah, who he had known for a long time.
He asserted that promotion had always been a challenge. However, with his good rapport and strong relationships built around the few he trusted after a couple of songs released, ‘Hope’ had been well received by gospel music lovers.
Krown burst onto the music scene about a decade-and-a-half ago, releasing his first work in 2009.
He has an album to his credit, but resumed to active music in 2021 after a hiatus in 2002.
By Linus Siaw Nartey
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.
