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Winning award does not make you the best, but a recognition of hard work – Shatty Charlotte
• Shatty Charlotte
United Kingdom-based Ghanaian gospel artiste, Shatty Charlotte, has said that winning an award does not make one the best among the lot, rather, it only appreciates the fact that one’s hard work has been recognised.
The gospel artiste who recently won Best Gospel Artiste in the Diaspora at the 2022 Western Gospel Music Awards noted that as a budding artiste whose works of art like writing songs starts from a small corner of her kitchen when cooking or praying at midnight, winning an award recognises this hard work.
Speaking to The Spectator, she further said, the award also creates a platform to connect a musician’s work to others through ministration.
She said even though she found joy when working as a teacher or a nurse, she was more fulfilled when ministering songs for people to be blessed.
Shatty Charlotte said winning the Best Artiste in the Diaspora Award had inspired her to bring more of what is in her for people to benefit.
She is a gospel singer, songwriter, professional teacher, and nurse with a passion for the kingdom of God, spreading the gospel through her songs such as ‘Wind of Praise’, ‘Truest God’, ‘It’s Never Late’, and ‘Aseda Afore3.’
Her album “Power In Praise” gives meaning to the essence of praise and tells the story of her life.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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Kay9ice apologises to Shatta Wale
Afro-highlife musician, Kay9ice, known in private life as Philip Kay Kissi has publicly apologised to award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the Shatta Movement following his controversial remarks about his song.
Kay9ice made the comments about Shatta Wale’s song on Adom TV’s Showtime programme with Sally Mann.
Kay9ice believes the comments passed did not sit well with the Shatta Movement.
Against this backdrop, in a recent interview on Wontumi TV, Kay9ice expressed regret for his statements, clarifying that he never intended to disrespect Shatta Wale.
“I would like to use this opportunity to apologise to all S.M fans, I might have made some comments which I never intended for it to sound wrong to the fans, I have no intention of disrespecting such an icon,” Kay9ice added.
Kay9ice is currently promoting his latest release dubbed “Pema”, which is making waves since the release.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Entertainment
Von Sinu releases debut single ‘Thank You’
Von Sinu, an upcoming gospel musician, has released her debut single titled ‘Thank You’ which is gaining popularity on the airwaves and streaming platforms.
‘Thank you’ seeks to appreciate God for his goodness and faithfulness in her life.
In an interview with The Spectator in Accra, Von, who is also a fashion designer said “looking back at my life and what God has told me about myself, I was grateful.
She said she had to record it and later sent it to a friend who has been very instrumental in her being a gospel singer.
She said though there were other songs written and recorded, she thought it was prudent to release ‘Thank you’ as the Bible urges believers to give thanks in Psalm 92:1-2: “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to Your name”
The song is available on all digital platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple music Deezer and Tidal.
By Jemima Esinam Kuatsinu
