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Gospel singer Kofi Owusu Peprah pays tribute to his father this weekend as he bids him farewell
The final funeral rites for the late Rev. George Owusu Mensah, father of renowned gospel singer Kofi Owusu Peprah, will take place this weekend, from today February 6th to 9th, 2025, in Kumasi, Ashanti Region.
Rev. George Owusu Mensah, who was also the Head Pastor of Grace Baptist Church, sadly passed away on in the hours of Sunday, November 10th, 2024. His funeral will be a time of reflection and celebration of a life well lived.
Throughout his ministry, Rev. Mensah touched many lives with his inspiring gospel songs, including his popular hymn “Matwen Awurade Anim.” The song continues to bless generations, especially after his son, Kofi Owusu Peprah, revived it in honor of his father’s legacy.
Funeral Arrangements:
Thursday, February 6th, 2025 – Night of Tributes and Worship
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: Grace Baptist Church, Kumasi
Saturday , February 8th, 2025 – Pre-Burial & Burial Service
Pre-Burial Service: 6:00 AM
Burial Service: 9:00 AM
Venue: Grace Baptist Church, Kumasi
Saturday evening
Final funeral rites- 12pm to 6pm
Venue: KNUST swimming pool side
Sunday, February 9th, 2025 – Thanksgiving Service
Venue: Grace Baptist Church, Kumasi
Family, friends, church members, and well-wishers are invited to join in honoring the life and impact of Rev. George Owusu Mensah. May his soul rest in peace.
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“Pause The World For Peace” Voted Best Multiple Special Event For BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards
On September 21, 2024, a five hour concert called “Pause The World For Peace” took place in celebration of the 40th anniversary of International Peace Day declared by the United Nations in 1984. “Pause the World for Peace” was just voted Best Multiple Special Event by the BroadwayWorld Cabaret Awards. Performers included were EDM singer and recording star Irene Michaels, composer Randy Edelman, and THE AMERICAN RELICS, all Tribeca Record artists.
BroadwayWorld is a website that covers Broadway, off Broadway, regional and international theater. It presents news on your favorite shows in specials, provides interviews and new releases, photo reviews, ticket discounts, behind-the-scenes features, lively message boards, and fan-voted awards. It’s currently one of the leading entertainment sites with over 6 million monthly visitors and is the largest theater site on the internet.
“Pause the World For Peace” was produced by Rev. Paul Sladkus, Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and OMMM. Singer Irene Michaels performed her award winning song “I Like Rain” in honor of climate week. The retro rock band THE AMERICAN RELICS performed “The Eyes of 1969” during the Woodstock anniversary segment with members John Gitano, Neal Lazar, Adrienne Dugger, Patty Jarman, Bill Gulino, Nelson Mantana and John McCann. Composer Randy Edelman opened the entire show with his performance of his “A Thanksgiving Prayer”. Randy is credited for scoring over 100 film and television soundtracks (My Cousin Vinny, Last of the Mohicans, MacGyver). John “SohoJohnny” Pasquale the President of the Tribeca Record Label also gave a speech.
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