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The name Christopher Opoku will easily to come to people as one of Ghana’s finest sports commentators and analysts, not a musician.
Unless you know him personally, affiliating him to music is and will always be clearly an odd combination – nothing on him looks like music, he smells sports.
Interestingly, this sports fanatic is a talented musician who released his first album, Mayi Naye in 2003. In his selfless quest to propagate the word of God, he has released a second, Oye Mame last Saturday, May 30 at the Believers House of Worship International in Nungua.
The album launch was graced by Rev. Yawson, Pastor David of Impact Project and Moses OK who thrilled audience with exciting performances and music.
Myjoyonline.com caught up with Chris to unravel the mystery behind this ‘multi-purpose’ personality.
Myjoyonline.com: How long have you been doing music?
Chris: Well, I have been singing since I was very young, backing my late mother. I have been part of choirs since 1990 and I came out with my first album in 2003. I couldn't promote it well due to lack of funds at the time. So I guess you can say I have been doing music for a long time now.
Myjoyonline.com: What is the title of your first album and how many tracks were on it?
Chris : Mayi Naye (I will praise God) and there were 9 tracks on it.
Myjoyonline.com: This current album, what is the title and how many tracks are on it?
Chris: Oye Mame: 9 tracks as well.
Myjoyonline.com: What has been your inspiration?
Chris: My late mum, Mrs. Dora Opoku who was a great minstrel of the Lord as well and indeed God Himself.
Myjoyonline.com: Your mum - was she a musician and a woman of God?
Chris: Yes...even though she never came out with an album, she was.
Myjoyonline.com: Since 2003 - The challenges that came your way with your first album, why didn't you give up? Do you think this is the right time?
Chris:I did not give up because I believe this is one of the talents God has given to me and I am still working for Him in the music wing at my church and so I have to spread his word through music so it is an obligation that is why I never gave up.
Myjoyonline.com: You are widely known for sports - what type of reaction do you get from people who get to know you equally do music?
Chris: People are surprised, sometimes they express disbelief. I am used to that reaction now.
Myjoyonline.com: Do they ask you to sometimes sing to prove it?
Chris: Some do and I oblige.
Myjoyonline.com: Why gospel music?
Chris: I am a Christian and I love God.
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