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Let’s broaden our audience for international breakthrough …Maureen Biniyam urges Ghanaian artistes
United States of America-based Ghanaian gospel musician, Maureen Biniyam has urged Ghanaian musicians to broaden the scope of their audience in their quest to breakthrough globally.
She believes there is the need to broaden and expand audience beyond the borders of Ghana.
Speaking to The Spectator, she said, to get streams, views and mount stages in other territories, there was the need for effective promotions among others, to get the needed attention.
“We have what it takes to make impact in the music industry globally, I think we do have many wonderful talents, all we need to do is broaden and expand our views and audience outside our space,” she said.
According to her, doing music in USA was wonderful, however, the only challenge was coming back to Ghana for promotion and other activation, which she believed was crucial for the craft to be appreciated.
She added that it was a little challenging but by the grace of God and with the right connections and prayers, she would get there.
“Everything takes time, I have been doing it since 2019, recording, even though I have been composing and had songs almost 20 years ago,” she said.
Maureen who released Ghana Worship Medley in April has urged her fans to expect an album or an EP soon.
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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.
