I’m desperate for success – Tom D’Frick

Breaking the barriers to greatness in music is the dream of every upcoming artiste.

It is for this reason that Tom D’Frick is desperate to become a superstar regardless of the hurdles ahead of him.

“Simply, l want my story to be heard out there globally and l also want to motivate the youth and the society as a whole through the power of music and my vibe,” he said.

Tom D’Frick, one of the fast-rising rappers from the Volta Region believes that 2020 is his year of major breakthrough and for this reason; he will keep working hard until the dream is achieved.

Within a year of bursting onto the music scene professionally, Tom D’Frick has already won himself an enviable award at the last Volta Music Awards (VMA) in March this year.

He won“Hiphop Song of the Year” at VMA 2020 with his song “The Truth”.

As a budding artiste who has not hit the mainstream, he overcame all the financial and other resource constraints to release 10 songs and five music videos within the last 12 months.

Against this backdrop, he is optimistic that his hustle and desperation to succeed would not be in vain.

Real name, Oridge Samuel McTrinity Abusah, known in showbiz circles as Tom D’Frick, was raised in Akosombo in the Eastern Region and used to play drums in church.

After some hustle and bustle in Akatsi and Accra, he is currently based in Aflao in the Volta Region.

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.