Nii Okai announces concert to celebrate 20yrs of “Moko Be”

Gospel musician and pastor, Nii Okai, has announced a Grand Moko Be Celebration Concert to celebrate 20 years of “Moko Be.

The concert is slated for September 17, 2023, at the ICGC Zoe Temple in Tema. 

The announcement was made last Thursday, August 17, 2023, at a press conference held at the University of Ghana Medical Center’s (UGMC) Medical Training and Simulation Centre in Legon. 

Nii Okai outlined the events planned for the 20th anniversary of his iconic debut album, Moko be, and recalled some special occasions that marked the early years of Ghana’s contemporary gospel music.

“Moko Be is a whole village comprising musicians, producers, singers, volunteers and partners who have and continue to believe in what The Lord has called us into and remain focused on declaring His sovereignty through our contemporary gospel music. I am humbled to have nurtured many gifted minstrels over the past two decades who are currently taking the world by storm with their music and I’m excited to share the stage with them come September 17 in Tema where it all began.”_ Nii said

The majority of the performers on the bill have worked with Nii Okai since the release of his debut album, including Joe Mettle, Koda, Eugene Zuta, MOGmusic, Kofi Karikari, Naa Mercy, David Osabutey, Lordina the Soprano, and many others.

“I had the opportunity to work with KODA who eventually introduced me officially to Ataa Nii Okai. I had the opportunity to join the Moko Be launch on 24th December 2003, and from then on to be part of team Virtue. Having the opportunity to be close to the vessel of God impacted my christian growth, my ministry and my leadership development as a whole. I have been especially challenged by his love for God, his quest to bring the best out of people and his visionary leadership. As we celebrate 20yrs of Moko Be, I celebrate a man of God whose obedience continues to have a positive domino effect on music ministry in Ghana and beyond, and on God’s kingdom as a whole.”_ Eugene Zuta wrote.

The lead pastor of the ICGC Zoe Temple, Reverend Kojo Amo-Asare, presided over the launch event. He took the chance to welcome all patrons to Tema in general and his church in particular for the celebration concert after praising Nii Okai for his admirable example in the ministry.