George Owusu Mensah
George Owusu Mensah | |
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| Born | 1959 or 1960 |
| Died | November 10, 2024 |
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| Years active | 1980–2024 |
| Children | 5, including Kofi Owusu Peprah |
George Owusu Mensah was a Ghanaian gospel musician and pastor, best known for his song "Matwen Awurade Anim." [1][2] He served as the head pastor of Grace Baptist Church in Amakom, Kumasi.[3]
Career
Mensah gained widespread recognition in Ghana's gospel music scene with his song "Matwen Awurade Anim," recorded in 1987. [4] The song became one of the most popular Ghanaian gospel songs of all time and has been widely covered by several artists, including his son, Kofi Owusu Peprah.[5]
Personal life
He was the father of five, including gospel musician Kofi Owusu Peprah. He was also the elder brother of Rita Akosua Dickson, Vice-Chancellor of Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). [6]
Mensah died on November 10, 2024.[7][8] His funeral was held on February 8, 2025.[9]
References
- ^ "Legendary gospel musician, Rev. George Owusu Mensah is dead". GhanaWeb. 2024-11-10. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ "Veteran gospel artiste, Rev. George Owusu Mensah dies at 64". Graphic Online. 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ Ghartey, Raphael (2024-11-12). "Veteran gospel artiste, Rev. George Owusu Mensah dies at 64". 3News. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ "Baptist minister and 'M'atwen Awurade Anim' hitmaker dies - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ "Celebrating the Life of Rev. George Owusu Mensah". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ "Baptist minister and 'M'atwen Awurade Anim' hitmaker dies". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2025-02-09.
- ^ "Veteran Gospel musician Rev. George Owusu Mensah passes away at 64 - Radio Univers 105.7fm". 12 November 2024.
- ^ GhanaWeb, "The Sudden Death of Rev George Owusu Mensah"
- ^ Sarpong, Emmanuel (2025-02-08). "Funeral Service Held for Rev. George Owusu Mensah, Father of Kofi Owusu Peprah". Retrieved 2025-02-09.