Entertainment
JR BeatBoy features Samini on ‘I Like It’
US-based Ghanaian producer JR BeatBoy, known in private life as Felix Annoh Quarshie has released his much awaited single ‘I Like It’ featuring his mentor and ‘African Dancehall King’, Samini.
According to him, it has always been an inspiration and a great feeling working with Samini.
Speaking to The Spectator, on how the collaboration happened, he said “I reached out to Samini earlier, and when he visited USA recently, I took advantage, took my equipment to his hotel to record the song. Samini has always been a big brother and an inspiration to me.”
“This is hot Afrofusion beat style with heavy drum pattern which the world is already dancing and creating dance challenges from,” he said.
JR Beatboy told this paper that the industry would be hearing more from him, and result, he would release an Extended Play (EP) dubbed ‘Daddys Home’ in few months.
JR BeatBoy has worked in the studio with Amaarae, Joey B, Pappy Kojo, Kuami Eugene, Jupitar, MzVee, Flowkingstone and a lot more.
Aside Ghanaian musicians, he has been spotted in the studio with Nigeria’s Davido and South Africa’s Khuli Chana.
He production has evolved into an afrobeat and afrofusion sound which has gained momentum within the music industry in Atlanta Georgia.
He hopes to chart the billboards, get the attention of big record labels like Sony, Universal, win Grammys and make Ghana proud.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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.
