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Israel Ofori releases latest single ‘Aseda’
Israel Ofori
Israel Ofori, a budding gospel artist and worshipper has released his new single ‘Aseda’ on October 1.
The song, Aseda, which means ‘thanks’ featured legendary gospel musician Yaw Sarpong and the Asomafo.
According to Israel Ofori, the song expresses his appreciation to God for deliverance when he came close to death.
In the song, he talks of God’s saving power; the reason for him being alive till today.
‘Aseda’comes few months after he released ‘Enewo’ which is currently third on the Sunny TCA top 10 gospel music chart.
Speaking to The Spectatorafter the release of his new single, Israel, who is also the Music Director at Liberty Centre encouraged the youth not to give up, saying ‘there is time and season for everyone.’
“Right now it is raining and the leaves are green, very soon the sun will shine and these same leaves will become brown and shed off. It does not mean it will not be green again, it will, so do not give up, its seasons and time, the next season will be a good one,” he added.
He said, the messages in both songs (EneWo and Aseda) was that of gratitude and encouragement, explaining that “as human beings, we most often complain and were a little too hard on ourselves.”
He said, it was important to take time and appreciate God for his goodness. Aseda is currently on all digital platforms.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
Entertainment
All set for Diana Hamilton’s Awake Experience 2025
Award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician, Diana Hamilton, has promised patrons of an unforgettable encounter at this year’s Awake Experience 2025.
The event is expected to inspire and transform lives with its central theme, ‘Move’ drawn from Deuteronomy 1:6.
This much-anticipated worship event will grace three key cities in Ghana – Accra on February 16 at ICGC Christ Temple East, Teshie; Kumasi on February 23 at Bantama COP, and Sunyani on March 2 at the Eusbett Hotel Auditorium.
The Awake Experience with Diana Hamilton 2025 will feature distinguished lineup of gospel ministers, including Ps Joe Beecham, Cindy Thompson, Uncle Ato, Team Eternity, Kofi Owusu Peprah, Quame Gyedu, ACP Kofi Sarpong, Mabel Okyere, Kweku Teye, Sandy Asare, Elder Emmanuel Awortwe and many others.
Leading up to these powerful worship encounters, Diana Hamilton will through the Diana Hamilton Foundation undertake impactful outreach and community development activities.
In collaboration with Zoomlion Ghana, a grand cleanup exercise will be organised to foster environmental consciousness and community responsibility.
A high school outreach programme at Accra Girls Senior High School will inspire and mentor students through empowering faith-based discussions.
A significant highlight of the charity activities is the commissioning of a six-classroom block in Dodo Tamale, a project initiated in 2022 by the Diana Hamilton Foundation in partnership with the Adom Group of Companies.
This initiative underscores the Diana Hamilton Foundation’s steadfast commitment to advancing education and community development.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Maxi Sway teams up with Kweku Darlington on ‘Efie Bayie’
One of Ghana’s fastest-growing musicians, Maxi Sway known in private life as Alex Bonsu, has teamed up with music sensation, Kweku Darlington on ‘Efie Bayie’.
The song is off his new External Play (EP) dubbed, ‘Love and Life’ which is made up of five songs.
The EP written and performed by Maxi Sway, drew inspiration from real life situations.
According to Maxi Sway, ‘Efie Bayie’ was inspired by something unfortunate which happened in the life of his producer Ssnowbeatz.
He revealed that “some years back as it was almost close to the B.E.C.E examinations, Ssnowbeatz fell sick and had to write the exams at the hospital with a few Security Personnel around.”
“Ssnowbeatz told me it was a very difficult time because he was out of school for a while and had no time to even revise or prepare for the exams. He failed the papers because of his health and even didn’t go for the results,” he said.
According to him, after hearing the story of Ssnowbeatz, “It got me thinking and it inspired the song Efie Beyie.”
The video was directed and shot by Mista Morgan.
The songs on the EP include, Meganja, Efie Bayie, Wayo Love, Come Closer and Seke.
The songs making waves were produced by Klassic Beatz and Ssnowbeatz.
