Highlife legend, Harry Abban announces return with Otilo

Highlife legend, Harry Abban has announced his return to the music scene with a new song dubbed ‘Otilo’.

“Maye Krado” hitmaker revealed at a listening session held on Friday, September 22, at the MJ Grand Hotel, that he is back for good.

According to him, he has over 100 recorded songs with the late renowned sound engineer, Bodo Staiger, however, he is releasing about three this year, with Otilo as the lead song.

Talking about Otilo to wit, to bolt away, he said it touches on building a solid relationship with your partner.

According to him, the song highlights some of the challenges in relationships and how one could manage issues for a better future.

Harry Abban started his musical journey in 1995 when legendary highlife musician and producer, Charles Amoah first recorded him.

After his second album in 1997, he left the shores of Ghana for Europe, however, due to family issues, he had to take a hiatus in his music career.

He added that now that he has raised his family in Europe there is time on his hands to pursue his career once again.

His new song, Otilo is available on all digital music platforms in the country

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme

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

Empress Gifty to thrill patrons at MTN Stands In Worship on Easter Sunday

Empress Gifty

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.