{"id":248595,"date":"2024-11-10T23:06:55","date_gmt":"2024-11-10T23:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/10\/baptist-minister-and-matwen-awurade-anim-hitmaker-dies\/"},"modified":"2024-11-10T23:06:55","modified_gmt":"2024-11-10T23:06:55","slug":"baptist-minister-and-matwen-awurade-anim-hitmaker-dies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/11\/10\/baptist-minister-and-matwen-awurade-anim-hitmaker-dies\/","title":{"rendered":"Baptist minister and \u2018M\u2019atwen Awurade Anim\u2019 hitmaker dies"},"content":{"rendered":"<br><div id=\"article-text\">\n                       \n                        \n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rev. George Owusu-Mensah, the Head Pastor of Grace Baptist Church at Amakom in Kumasi and composer of the popular gospel song <em>M\u2019atwen Awurade Anim<\/em> (\u201cA Wait on God\u201d), has passed away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He died at dawn on Sunday, as confirmed by Rev. Mrs. Mary Fosu, Senior Associate Pastor of the church.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As both a minister and a gospel musician, Rev. Owusu-Mensah dedicated his life to offering his congregation spiritual guidance, counselling, and leadership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through his music, he expressed his deep faith and spread messages of hope, love, and redemption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His song, <em>M\u2019atwen Awurade Anim<\/em>, continues to resonate within the Christian community, inspiring optimism and steadfast faith.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Known for uplifting lyrics, soulful melodies, and heartfelt performances, Rev. Owusu-Mensah\u2019s music served as a tool for evangelism, outreach, and community building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He performed at church services and events, sharing his message of faith with a wide audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rev. George Owusu-Mensah was the younger brother of Prof. Rita Akosua Dickson, Vice-Chancellor of KNUST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He is survived by his wife and son, Kofi Owusu Peprah, who is also a gospel musician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n                <p><strong>DISCLAIMER: <\/strong>The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.<\/p>      \n               \n <!-- Post Tags -->\n                \n\n                        \n\n    \n                                 \n                                             \n                    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rev. George Owusu-Mensah, the Head Pastor of Grace Baptist Church at Amakom in Kumasi and composer of the popular gospel song M\u2019atwen Awurade Anim (\u201cA Wait on God\u201d), has passed away. He died at dawn on Sunday, as confirmed by Rev. 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