Certainly he is one gospel artiste who needs no introduction, having paid his dues since his entry onto the scene some 13 years ago. Collins Nyantachie, leader of the Joyful Saints isn?t doing badly at all.

For Collins, the competition going on with the music type is very health because it has made it possible for improvement, though certain areas still need to be improved.

In a chat with Showbiz, Collins expressed satisfaction with the way gospel music is enjoying lots of airplay, saying it serves as a kind of encouragement for gospel artistes.

Collins gives credit of his success story to his pretty wife Ophelia Nyantachie who has been very supportive of him and with whom he ministers to many through music. The couple who perform together give all the credit to Almighty God for making it all possible.

Part of proceeds for every show go into charity, and Collins says it is their small way of contributing to society.

What most people do not know is that after every performance, the duo find time to do a post-mortem so as to always improve their stagecraft. This, they say has brought them this far.

Ophelia Nyantachie is doing very well (having been well coached by Collins) and her husband hinted Showbiz that she will come out with her own album. If anyone is thinking that it will be too much for the mother of three to combine her role as a wife, mother, fashion designer with a full time gospel artiste, then they have to think again because Ophelia says it is not a problem at all, ?It is all by the abundant grace of God who strengthens us, nothing is impossible.?

Mrs. Ophelia Nyantachie is the proprietress of Decent Designing Shop, located at Dansoman, a suburb of Accra. The tall list of her customers, local and international confirms her creativity. Now you know the source of all the beautiful clothes she wears for her shows.

Collins latest and seventh album Nea Onyame Ahyira No is enjoying massive airplay with lyrics of a number of the songs easily sang along by gospel music enthusiasts, including children. He summarises the idea behind his latest album, ?He who God has blessed cannot be cursed, though obstacles may come one?s way, he or she will come out of it.?

Most of the songs are done in beautiful highlife making them very danceable and enjoyable. Nea Onyame Ahyira No opens the album. This no doubt is the most popular song on the album and a personal favourite. The song talks of the fact that there is nothing God cannot do, stressing that He can always do it and do it abundantly.

Medi Nkunim, Oko Yi Ye Woko and Aseda Nwom follow in that order to complete Side A of the album. The couple takes turns to do nice solos on a number of the songs.

Awurade Aka Ama Me beautifully done in highlife vein, rightly closes the album after Woboafo ne Awurade, Nyame ani wo Meso and Mede ama Nyame. In Awurade Aka Ama me they count their blessings and give praise and honour to God for being there in the most trying times and urges others to  always look up to the Lord in times of trouble.

All songs are written by Collins Nyantachie and composed by Joyful Saints.

Collins and Ophelia have three children, all boys who Showbiz learnt are ?Budding Musicians?. Not too much of a surprise with both parents seriously into it.

Collins, who is also a terrific guitarist, is from Techiman in the Brong Ahafo Region while Ophelia comes from Obomeng, Kwahu in the Eastern Region.

To the numerous fans Collins says ?Thank you all so very much for all your support, without which we would not have come this far.?

Special gratitude goes to Mr Asiko of Asiko Group Ltd and Peter Owusu-Aboagye for their immense support.