A broadcast journalist and gospel musician, Daakyehene Ofosu Agyeman believes Gospel songs can be on the same pedestal with other genres of music. According to him, if radio presenters will give equal air play to gospel songs and other genres of music then Gospel artistes in Ghana can lift high the flag of the country. … Read more
The controversy surrounding allegations that Ghanaian musicians are engaging in voodoo to promote their music career has gained some credence with a Kumasi-based gospel musician corroborating the claim. Jak Alolome indicates that the situation is not peculiar to only gospel musicians but that those in secular music are worse off. “It is true some gospel … Read more
The reactions that have trailed the decision by the Buhari government to subsidize this year’s Hajj, despite the fact that the Nigerian economy is in recession, underscores the necessity of separating church (mosque) and state. Last year, President Buhari announced the discontinuation of state sponsorship of both Muslim and Christian pilgrimages as a cost cutting … Read more
Highlife musician Ofori Amponsah, has released a new star-packed single “Odo Yewu” which is already enjoying massive airtime on radio stations. The Emamnuella hit maker who recently took the decision to return to secular music after his short stint with evangelism featured Kofi Nti and Kofi B in the song. The former side-kick of Ghana … Read more