Entertainment
New Studios should focus on international mastering practices -TiC
Ghanaian music superstar, TiC known in private life as Nana Kweku Okyere Duah has waded into the discussion on the promise by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to build recording studios for artistes.
During the Manifesto launch at Cape Coast last Saturday, the NPP promised that should Ghanaians give them another four-year mandate, they would build a state-of-the-art studio in Accra, Tamale, Takoradi and Kumasi.
Speaking on the issue in an interview with The Spectator, TiC said “it is a good idea, but there is a need for breakdown as to what the studio would entail.”
In this light, he has advised that the focus of the studio should be on international mastering practices with large acoustic dimensions, laced with choral group recording section, and live performing arena.
According to him, the quality of the sound from Ghana was crucial for the promotion of music on the international market, and it would be prudent for an international mastering practices to be an issue of concern to improve the sounds through such an initiative.
He noted that this would make the songs from the country stand the test of time and rub shoulders with songs from any parts of the world.
He pointed out that music development facility coupled with provision of grants for tours to expose Ghana music to the rest of the world, would bring about more foreign exchange to boost the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
TiC stated that some past and present musicians conveniently took their music to other countries to master them after local production, even though some producers in the country were doing well.
He was optimistic that with mastering in focus, it would go a long way to support the Ghana music industry.
TiC is currently embarking on a project raising funds to support rape victims in the country.
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.
