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Sefa Kayi inspired me with ‘Divine Selection’ mantra- Daakyehene reveals
Veteran broadcast journalist currently with Power FM and gospel musician, Daakyehene Ofosu Agyeman, has paid tribute to Peace FM’s morning show host, Mr Kwame Sefa Kayi, as the man who inspired him into composing his latest single track dubbed ‘Divine Selection’.
According to Daakyehene, the daily on-air acknowledgement of ‘Divine Selection’ by Mr Sefa Kayi, especially while welcoming the Peace FM Sports team led by Dan Kwaku Yeboah, was what propelled him to write that song.
“As a composer of songs, the more you hear a certain phrase over and over again, you begin to think about what you can do with that expression,” Daakyehene said.
Daakyehene, speaking ahead of the release of ‘Divine Selection’ on June 4, 2020, said the song was for everyone who was among the living.
“If you are awake, then it is because you are part of God’s Divine Selection, which is not by your own strength, making or wisdom,” he explained.
The affable gospel musician disclosed further that the motivation was also as a result of living and surviving in the era of coronavirus.
He said: “Many people are dead worldwide because of coronavirus and if by God’s grace we are counted among the living, then it sums up that God’s ‘Divine Selection’ has found us.”
The song is a mid-tempo beautiful rhythm with live saxophone accompaniment that you can’t sit to listen but rather dance to it.
The ‘Divine Selection’ song featured the sensational Gospel Artiste, Bro Sammy.
About the track
The single track was recorded by Isaac Kwaku Duah of Disaab Records Studio in Accra with live instrumentations by different seasoned instrumentalists.
“I believe I will be third time lucky to make maximum impact in the Gospel Music industry since I have learnt my lessons and allowed experienced people in the industry in the country to listen to the track and critique it and have made the necessary correction before its release,” he added.
Daakyehene already has three albums to his credit.
On the issue of how Gospel music is doing currently, Daakyehene called on Gospel musicians to unite and promote the Gospel rather than to attack one another.
The graduate of School of Performing Arts, University of Ghana, is currently a newscaster and Head of News at Power 97.9 FM.
He is an Associate Pastor at the Victory Bible Church International, Excellence Sanctuary, Odorkor.
He is married to Araba, whom he met at Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) during his National Service, and they are blessed with three boys.
Source: Ghanaian Times
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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.
