Thousands of Christians and gospel music lovers thronged the Black Star Square in Accra Friday night [November 9, 2018] to join renowned Ghanaian Gospel singer Elder Dr Emmanuel Kwasi Mireku to celebrate the goodness of God for seeing him through 40 years of successful music ministry.
The night of ministrations and impartation saw many dignitaries in the Christian community, notable among them were the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost, Apostle Eric Nyamekye; the General Secretary, Apostle Alexander Nana Yaw Kumi-Larbi, and the International Missions Director (IMD), Apostle Emmanuel Gyesi-Addo.
Also present to grace the occasion were+: Hon. Esther Obeng-Dapaah (former MP and Minister of State), Apostle John Mireku (Trinity Presby Church), Apostle Solomon Oduro and Prof Kwame Kyei (Unity Oil), among others.
The event also featured celebrated gospel artistes and groups including Rev. Dr. Mary Ghansah, The Voice of Pentecost, Rev. Mensah Bonsu, Kwaku (the poet), Daughters of Glorious Jesus, E’m Praise Incorporated, Janet Aboagye, Oheneba Clement, and Asetena Pa Choir.
Others were SP Kofi Sarpong, Elder Francis Adjei, Yaw Sarpong, Uncle Ato, Rock of Bethel Choir, Jak Alolome, among many others.
With the combined effort of Bishop Dr Yaw Owusu-Ansah and Kwamena Idan, both of Adom FM, the MCs extraordinaire of the night, the about five-hour gospel mega concert started at 7pm with a ministration by Mary Ghansah, the veteran gospel diva. It was followed by different ministrations from the nation’s finest gospel artistes who put up splendid performances. The ministrations were interspersed with prayers and inspirational words.
The atmosphere got more charged and electrified when Elder Dr Kwasi Mireku and his lieutenant, Elder David Obiri, took to the stage. He started with thanksgiving song ‘Yeda wo ase a ensa da’ followed by a retinue of spirit-inspired worship and praise songs.
Citations were presented to the gospel music legend in celebration of his over 4 decade music ministry.
The patrons went home highly inspired, impacted and transformed, describing the night as a real encounter with God.