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I’m Disappointed In Some Popular Artistes – Kwesi Ernest
It was a lit December last year with a record number of events, and while patrons had a swell time at most of these events, not everyone was impressed with what went on, especially the performances of some artistes.
One of such persons is artiste manager Kwesi Ernest who said he was disappointed in some artistes whose performances he witnessed during the festivities.
According to him, he attended most of the events and he was not impressed with some of the artistes who he had expected to shake the stage.
“I saw Fameye at almost all the events and I never liked any of his performances. Fameye has great songs out there and I expected more from him but anytime he came on stage, it is either he was going off key or his voice was fluctuating. I cannot tell whether he was tired but it was bad for him as a musician.
“I was also disappointed in Sista Afia when she joined Sarkodie on stage at this year’s Rapperholic, her voice and her total performance were off,” he told Graphic Showbiz recently.
Kwesi Ernest explained that it is about time musicians put more into their craft. “We want to have a feel of the musician more than the music we just hear on the radio. They need to hire choreographers and work on their stagecraft.
“We need a full package and not miming over a CD on such big platforms. It looks like musicians in Ghana take the audience for granted and just do anything for them which should not be so,” he stated.
To him, an artiste could not have very good songs and be flopping on stage. “No event organiser will be willing to book you for their event if they see you flopping on stage. You need to justify why you are charging so much and the audience has to benefit from paying so much to come and watch you,” he said.
Explaining more, Kwesi Ernest said only a few artistes seemed to have invested in their craft and the situation was not good for a growing industry such as ours.
“There are professionals whose job is to coach the artiste to be a good performer on any given stage at any given time. I also say that none of my artistes will ever flop on stage because I work on them. I get the best people to guide them to become great performers,” he said.
Source: Graphic Showbiz
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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
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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.
