Jeshurun Okyere<\/strong>\u00a0has disclosed he\u2019s been capable of sustaining his music career as a gospel artiste and as Christian radio show host by dint of hard work.<\/p>\nOkyere noted that he didn\u2019t understand the drift of his constant prayer asking God to use him, till he had a phone call that changed his normal life to a more desirable one.<\/p>\n
According to him, he received a phone call asking him if he would like to motivate and inspire other young people on radio for 2 hours each day but asked for time to pray over the request.<\/p>\n
The answer to his prayers was \u2018Prepare\u2019 which got him listening to other similar shows to get himself acquainted with the programme since that was his first time on radio as a presenter.<\/p>\n
One and half years down the line, the host of LIVE FM<\/strong>\u2019s early morning Christian radio show on\u00a0Light on Live<\/em>, Jeshrun Okyere, won the 2017 RTP Award<\/strong> for\u00a0Radio Gospel Show Host, <\/em>something he least expected.<\/p>\nAsked what his motivation was, the \u2018Healing Stream\u2019 hitmaker said, \u201cWho told you there\u2019s no way to get it done? Who said you can\u2019t be different and still shine.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\nEarning this prestige, Jeshurun Okyere revealed he was inspired to host \u2018LightOnLive\u2019 in order to become\u00a0a source of refreshing for many families, students, young people.<\/p>\n
\nAbout 2 years ago, I had a phone call that changed the course of my life for better for worse.\u00a0I had been praying for God to \u201cuse me\u201d without clearly understanding what I was asking for. I didn\u2019t know he was going to open a door that would cause me to wake up at\u00a03am\u00a0<\/span><\/span>every morning to worship, pray and inspire his people.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThe call ask if I would like to motivate and inspire other young people on radio for 2hours each day. I remember clearly the look on @nathanielblow\u2019s face in the car\u2026 I could instantly read his mind: he was saying pray about it first. And exactly that was my response. In prayer, all I kept hearing the Lord say to me was \u201cPrepare\u201d.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nSo I started gathering my thoughts, listening to other radio shows in Ghana and abroad, finding what they were not doing that would make a christian radio show fun and deep at the same time. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThe preparation took 6months. Yes ! The opportunity could have gone to another person but I resolved in my heart never to on air unprepared. I didn\u2019t want to sound like any body else in radio. I didn\u2019t want my show to be \u201danother\u201d radio show. It had to be different and relevant to my audience.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nFinally, I was on air after one week of training etc and by my 3rd week on air, all I kept hearing from my friends was that I sounded like a pro \u2013 broadcaster. hihihi \u2026lol me? But one day right after my show I got a phone call from my CEO @bolarayofficial : \u201d You rock ! that was super , you are doing amazing\u201d. At that point I felt like I was dreaming.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nOne and half years down the line,\u00a0 #LightOnLive has become a source of refreshing for many families, students, young people and it keep getting better. Then \u2026 I get a call that I have be nominated for #RTP2017 awards \u2013 Gospel Radio Show Host of the year and I saw all the other big names in the category and I was like \u2018chai\u2019. The lesson : Who said you can\u2019t do it ? <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nSome people have been asking how I combine music and radio. I don\u2019t think God created anyone with just one skill. You can have one dominant\u00a0 gift but with skills u can be excellent\u00a0 in many areas.Its not just a matter of the weight of the income we get but for the depth of impact we desire.\u00a0The principle\u00a0 is preparation,\u00a0 focus and dedication.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nOkyere beat off competition from some notable gospel radio hosts including Nana Yaw Sarfo of Vision 1 FM also in Accra. Programmes Manager at LIVE FM, Antoine Mensah, who picked the award on behalf of Okyere, told an impressed audience that the award meant a lot to both presenter and station.<\/p>\n
A show with a large on and off air appeal, it airs weekdays, 4-6am, and continues to be an early morning must-listen.<\/p>\n
The radio and Personality Awards was the seventh by Big Events Ghana. It was supported by a number of companies from corporate Ghana.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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