Jewel AckahGhana |1945| EnglishJewel Kofi Ackah, a Ghanaian music icon, transitioned from secular to gospel music, gaining fame in the '80s and '90s. Renowned for drumming, he began with Elgrand Kwofie, C.K. Mann, and Jos Akins. His 1974 hit album, "Gyaki Me," won numerous awards. Collaborating with Pat Thomas on "False Lover," he joined the prominent Sweet Beans Band. His song "Arise Arise" became a popular anthem for Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC). Initially, he composed largely secular tunes, yet his legacy as a gospel musician remains significant. Known for bridging highlife and gospel, his influence echoes through Ghanaian music history.