Increasingly, Gospel music in Ghana is moving away from the conventionalised representation which has become monotonous to music lovers.

One of the female gospel musicians who has broken the stereotype gospel music trend is Stella Addo whose maiden album, Champion Jesus, was released a few weeks ago. Stella Addo brings a new lease of life to Ghanaian gospel music not only through her rich golden voice, but also through the very good texture of the music itself.

For someone who braced music at the age of six, and had a warm-up in the background for the past eighteen years before venturing unto the mainstream, she should understand the acumen being displayed.

By far, Stella?s best asset is her voice which is likely to sweep many listeners off their feet, through its sheer appeal, further enhanced by the technical output credited to Kwame Mickey, the youngest music producer, who assisted in the production.

Instrumentation, programming and general music flow is good, but even before one begins to get fully soaked in this eight-track album, in which the inlay of the cassette is neatly designed.

The gospel album touches the heart, courtesy of the excellence, coupled with a golden voice that rings and echoes farther.

Under the Kaakyire Music Production, producers of this album, Stella Addo must be comfortable under the umbrella of musical success, having benefited from the long years of experience in her career.

All the songs on Stella?s album invoke the Christian?s sentiment, and listeners soon step in line with the danceable tune to do a jig while praising the Lord in superlative terms.

The title track, Champion Jesus, sets the tone. Empare Me (Praises) pours out God?s support all the time, and the musical display on this track, is commendable.

Danase Ma Me, despite its appeal in terms of lyric, has good tempo beats designed to drag listeners to the dance floor.

Other bouncing tracks on the album include Emma Mani Nwu, Hu Memmobo, Me wo Obotan, Me Da Wa?se, as well as Onam Kwan Kroso.
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Stella grew up in the Ashanti, and was hooked on to singing in her school days; she was singing, and at the same time, learning to become a good citizen that she is now.

Stella Addo was born on September 5, 1980, to Mr. Abraham Addo and Mrs. Elizabeth Addo at Kaasi in Ashanti. She had her primary education at Kings International School, and her secondary education at Yaa Asantewaa Girls?, both in Kumasi. After completing her secondary education in 2000, she enrolled at Takoradi Polytechnic, where is currently studying electrical engineering (Tech Part One).

The soft-spoken gospel musician told Beatwaves in a chat that she started singing at the age of six, and was singing in school and at Sunday church service.

According to her, although it was quite difficult, she, therefore, had to do a lot of homework. Talking about how she got interested in music, Stella explained that she was born with it, and was exhibiting the music talent in her, encourage her to keep it up.

Stella observed that she feels comfortable, as a new entrant in the gospel music scene, adding that, ?I am ready to face the challenges ahead?.

When asked how she came by her maiden album which has become a hit on the music market, she indicated that a certain Nana Boateng who realised the creative skills in her, offered to assist her in releasing an album, ?thank God, I have been able to come out with a maiden album?.

?I know I can make to the top, because with God, all this are possible. I am using my music to win souls for Christ and also educate people about the teachings of Christ?.

When asked whether her songs have won souls for Christ, she smiled, and declared, ?My songs on my maiden album have changed so many lives, winning more souls for Christ?. According to her, being a gospel musician is part of the gift given her by God.

When it comes to creativity, she can be described as a young, energetic and enterprising musician, whose music has been appreciated and admired by all.

When one listens to her songs, one is likely to take her for one of those veteran musicians who have contributed a lot to the industry.

The album has brought Stella into the limelight, and has featured on several shows. She likes other gospel artistes, enjoys every bit of whatever she does.

Her songs have everything to keep hopes alive and high in all, especially the broken-hearted. With the rich voice and sweet backing vocals, she goes all-out to praise her Maker, and encourages the down-hearted.

Stella?s maiden album released, not quite long, has touched the hearts of millions of music lovers, making them buy thousands of copies of the album.