Ghanaian music producer, Fred Kyei Mensah, has emphasized the importance of celebrating Gospel singer Amy Newman for her music and unique fashion choices.
During an interview with the media he shed light on Amy Newman’s early days in the music industry, highlighting her collaborations with renowned personalities like Mary Ghansah and Charlie Sam.
Fredyma took the opportunity to delve into the emergence of Gospel music in Ghana, tracing its roots back to the early 60s when Joe Eyison wrote music for E.K Nyame.
“Those that brought Christianity to Ghana all had their music. The Romans, Methodists and the others had their songs. They used to sing hymns but did no recordings. So in the early 60s, a man named Joe Eyison used to write music for E.K Nyame and at that time, we had no Gospel artistes…,” he revealed.
He continued to discuss the significant impact of Amy Newman‘s presence in the late 1980s, during which she gained widespread recognition through shows like ‘Music for your dancing feet,’ where she and Stella C received numerous awards.
“In the 89s, that was when she was all over the place. At the time, there was a show called ‘Music for your dancing feet’ of which she was a part of. Together with Stella C, they used to win awards,” he said.
The music producer stressed the need for Ghanaians to appreciate and celebrate Amy Newman, praising both her musical contributions and her exemplary sense of style.
He concluded by acknowledging her role in bringing elegance and panache to the industry.