Several well-known gospel artistes are gearing up to minister at the upcoming “Ningo-Prampram in Worship” concert in December.
This year will mark the second edition of the Ningo-Prampram Member of Parliament Sam George and his Dzata Foundation’s worship, prayer and praise programme.
The event will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Anglican School Park and is expected to offer a strong atmosphere of worship and spiritual reflection.
Ministers on the bill are Piesie Esther, Ceccy Twum, MOG, Joe Mettle, Kofi Owusu Preprah, Perez Musik, Team Eternity, Minister Paolo and others.
Attendees will include residents, traditional leaders, clergy, politicians and other distinguished guests.
To make the programme more accessible, organisers are providing buses from selected pickup points in Accra to Ningo-Prampram.
They have also hinted at surprises, urging the public to follow updates on the official Ningo-Prampram in Worship social media pages.
Gospel singer Esther Godwyll is of the view that worship concerts should not be seen as a form of entertainment but rather as a platform for divine transformation.
“When people attend our events, they shouldn’t just look for entertainment. They should come with open hearts, ready to absorb the positive change the lyrics can inspire,” she said.
She adds that, “The gospel was never designed for fanfare or applause but to bring comfort, warmth, and joy,” she explained while engaging Graphic ShowBiz.
Madam Godwyll emphasised that gospel songs may not aim to entertain people in the usual way that secular performers do, but the message and presence they carry can transform lives.
“While we may not entertain in the traditional sense, the light we carry has the power to brighten lives. This powerful perspective resonates deeply, inviting listeners to engage with gospel music on a spiritual level rather than a superficial one,” she added.
She cautioned fellow gospel musicians to remain grounded in their mission of transforming lives for the Kingdom of God, even as gospel music continues to expand its reach and influence.
“Gospel music is stretching its wings,” she admitted, “but with that growth comes the responsibility to keep our focus clear.”
She acknowledged that innovation is fantastic, “but we must not lose sight of our spiritual purpose,” she insisted.
“It’s not a competition. Trust me, there are many bold, talented women whom the Lord is preparing. A lot of up-and-coming female artists are building capacity, and the assignment is not to dethrone anyone but to light up more corners of the world with our message,” she concluded.
Esther Godwyll is a Ghanaian gospel vocalist who debuted with the single “Faithful God” in 2021, followed by the Ghanaian EP in 2023.
With soulful solo releases, worship collaborations, and award recognition, she continues to make her mark in spiritual music.
Meanwhile, Ghanaian gospel musician Joe Mettle has revealed plans to pull out from future nominations for the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs).
His decision stems from the demands of the awards process, which he believes sometimes an artist may not be ready for due to other equally important engagements.
“I think I do [have intentions to retire from the awards]. There are things the awards require that sometimes you’re not able to do. Because once you’re nominated, you need to push it, and sometimes a lot is going on. Sometimes it gets to a point where so much is happening around you that you can’t fully commit to the requirements,” he stated.
Joe Mettle added that thoughts of stepping back from the award scheme have been lingering for the past 3-4 years. However, he clarified that his decision is not coming from a place of pride or arrogance, as many would assume.
“For the past three or four years, I’ve wanted to take a step back from the awards. And it’s not because I think I’ve outgrown them, no, it’s not that,” he said.
He continued that, on most occasions, artists who don’t actively promote their nominations are not arrogant; that is often a misunderstanding.
In the media, they might think you’re acting ‘big,’ but it’s not the case. Most of those are assumptions,” he explained.
The “Onwanwani” singer further shared that an artist’s career goes through different seasons, and there are times when one’s focus naturally shifts, making full participation in award-related activities challenging.
“There are seasons. A time comes when you realize you can’t commit to the awards like you used to. But it’s not because you’ve outgrown them,” he added.
Despite his reflections on stepping back, Joe Mettle had a successful night at the 2025 TGMAs, taking home two awards: Best Gospel Artiste of the Year and Best Male Vocal Performance for his song “Obo Awan Oba.”
He was unable to show up for his two awards due to issues he encountered with his ticketing.
Upon his arrival at the event’s grounds, he was prevented from entry as organisers cited that his ticket had already been used; however, after attempts to resolve it, the event staff confirmed it was a network error, hence granting him entry.
Joe mettle is a celeberated Ghanaian gospel singer and songwriter known for his worship music that has tourched many lifes across Africa and beyond.
He has gained widespread recognition with hit songs like “My Everything,” “Onwanwani,” and Bo Noo Ni” which have become staples in many church worship sessions.
