Gospel music is currently being played at parties and funerals because of its infusion with R&B/dance beats and the inspiring lyrics associated with them. The person leading the wave and whose music is the most, well requested and frequently played worldwide is the ?Mehuri So Man? ; Prophet Seth Frimpong. Ghanaweb is proud to announce that Prophet Seth Frimpong and others would be coming to the USA, for the Ghana Gospelfest 2004.
The event is being brought to you by Africanspice.com led by Mr. Solomon Krow and Mr. Kofi Bawuah of Universal Shipping Company in New Jersey and in conjunction with Ghana Airways And OBE TV. The theme for the Gospelfest is ?Building a stronger and caring community through Gospel Music.
Among the gospel artistes featuring are; Esther Smith, Yaw Sarpong, Vikki Mensa-Bonsu, Suzzie & Matt, Felicity Amoah & Joe Mens, Francis Adjei (of Lord You Are So Good fame), Jane & Bernice and many more surprises backed by the Internationally renowned live band; Judgement Day & Ozimzim Band. The invited featured speakers are the world renowned Rev. Dr. Kwabena Darko of Darko Farms fame and Rev. Owusu-Ansah.
The Gospelfest would start in October 6, at the Newark Symphony Hall through November 6. It would hit various cities; Columbus, Ohio, Worcester, MA, New York and other cities to be announced.
Mr. Krow and Mr. Bawuah, the two New Jersey based world class promoters are known for bringing music superstar; Kojo Antwi to perform in New Jersey for first time in August 2003 and also the event has gone down in New Jersey?s history as the first and most well attended Ghanaian concert at the Newark Symphony Hall which hosts Rap and R&B superstars; Gerald Levert, Patti Labelle, Kirk Franklin and many others.
All net proceeds and donations will be used to rehabilitate the Women and Children?s Maternity Ward at Korle-Bu Hospital, Accra, Ghana.
The Sponsors of the event are; THE AFRICA VISTA FOUNDATION, UNIVERSAL SHIPPING, GHANAWEB.COM STREAMGUYS.COM, MUSICIAN UNION ASSOCIATION OF GHANA (MUSIGA), JAGUDA PROMOTIONS, GHANAMUSIC.COM, DONDOWEB.COM, DARKO FARMS CO.NEW WORLD HAIR CUTS - OXFORD STREET ? OSU, GHANA VIBE FM, GHANA REVIEW INTERNATIONAL, AFRICAN ABROAD NEWSPAPER ? NYC, ENSOUND ENTERTAINMENT INC. AND MANY MORE!
We are inviting Ghanaians worldwide to show some love and support this Gospelfest 2004 coming at a city near you. Stay tuned for more information.
