Honourable Patrick Boamah to support Sue Sam's free health screening tomorrow

The Member of Parliament for Okaikoi Central, Honourable Patrick Yaw Boamah will be the special guest at the free health screening organised by  UK-based Ghanaian Gospel singer, Sue Sam, at the Life Gospel Mission, Abeka Lapaz in Accra tomorrow, July 22.

The upcoming health screening which will take place from 8:00am-4:00 pm is a collaboration between Sue Sam Ministries and My Help, Your Help Foundation.

According to Sue Sam, it is her way of giving back to the community which moulded her. 

Talking to Graphic Showbiz, Sue Sam said patrons will be taken through various health screenings including blood pressure, sexual health, malaria, eye examinations, diabetes and typhoid by a group of doctors and nurses.

She mentioned the upcoming event is very important to her as it will give her an opportunity to give back to the community where she grew up.

“The wellbeing of the body thrives on both spiritual and physical balance so while encouraging people to appreciate their spiritual life, we must also work on our physical health.

“The health screening will have doctors giving health tips and a health talk to educate people on healthy lifestyles,” she said.

The programme is part of activities earmarked for Sue Sam’s celebration of God’s goodness which will be climaxed with a Ghana version of her annual The Mercy Seat concert on Saturday, July 29 at Light of Life Gospel Mission, Abeka Lapaz.

Apart from Sue Sam, who is the headline artiste, other acts publicised for the 4:00pm show are Min. KK Mensah, Min. Akesse Brempong, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Min. Kofi Owusu Peprah, Min. Alexandra Aboagye and Kingdom Minstrels.

Sue Sam has been in the Gospel music industry for more than three decades and has served in various roles including a backing vocalist for many renowned Gospel artistes.

In 2016, the old student of Aburi Girls’ Senior High School who works as a professional nurse in the UK released her maiden album titled Gratitude.

Joseph Matthew gives hope with Promise Land

By Gifty Owusu-Amoah

UK-based-Ghanaian Gospel artiste, Joseph Matthew has always shown his love and appreciation for the Ghanaian culture.

And that has been his motivation for starting a music genre refered to as Afro-Gospel, and in keeping up with the style, he has released a new song, Promise Land, rendered in a Highlife vein.

Released on Friday, July 7, Promise Land, a song about faith and resilience narrates the challenges of Africa and how its people must not be discouraged but fight on to get to the proverbial promise land.

In the song, Matthew says just like Africa, the believer must uphold faith in the face of trials for better rewards when they finally get to the promise land.

According to Matthew who is known for songs such as Blessed and Nyame Ye, the newest material, Promise Land is a reminder of God’s faithfulness.

“This song is to inspire those who are struggling or going through tough times to know they are not alone and that God is with them.

“It is also to let people know that God is good and that He will never leave those who trust in Him, hence a message of hope and resilience for those facing challenging moments, he stated.

Promise Land is sure to be a hit with fans of Gospel music. The song is a powerful and uplifting anthem which promises to leave listeners feeling inspired and hopeful.

When he dropped Halleluyah, My Story and Nyame Ye in 2018, they did well in the UK but it was difficult for Matthew to get same appreciation back home in Ghana.

This is because his style of music which he labeled Afro-Gospel was perhaps ‘alien’ to the Ghanaian Gospel audience who thought it too worldly for the church.

But four years down the line, young Ghanaian Gospel acts such as Evans Scott, Kneeded, Lucky Ekeh, Kingzkid, Fresh Joy Music among others are driving the Afro-Gospel music style and making great strides.

As an advocate for versatility in the Gospel music space, Matthew adds that, “I’ve always believed versatility is key to the growth of the Gospel industry.The world is fast changing and with it being a global village, we cannot stick to our old ways. Different styles appeal to different people and the industry must be mindful of that”.