Edem Christopher Akan aka Minstrel Akan is a gospel artiste who has performed in various churches in Nigeria and Ghana respectively.
His debut album, ‘Praise Jesus’, with 13 tracks was released in 2019 and has received global attention.
According to Minstrel Akan, ‘Praise Jesus’ is a praise and worship song to the Lord while the tracks inspire one’s faith and hope in God.
” I discovered my talent in music at the age of 15 which made me to join the church choir (Assemblies of God Amore) where I developed my talents.
” I was in an Acapella group; The Shinning Stars and with constant practice and rehearsals, it helped me to grow and have understanding how music works.
” In 1998 I had become a praise and worship leader. I remember leading an awesome praise session where the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Daddy G.O was in attendance at RCCG Lekki.
” In 2009, I joined The Pillaz (an acapella group) and am still with the group and currently the president. I have been singing as a solo artiste (Minstrel Akan) for over two decades.
Minstrel Akan reveals that music is a call from God and I have decided never to look back. I am highly-concentrated and deeply-involved in doing gospel; I thank God for His grace and mercy.
My debut album featured artistes like Dr Paul, Segigo and iJosh. Chris ND, Naomi Classik, Akpororo, Pastor Chigozie Wisdom, Blessing Emenike, Magpsalm, Clarkson among others.
” Jesus is the message in my songs and it leads my fans and listeners to always praise God and have faith in Jesus always.
The praise and worship crooner adds the environment has a bit of influence on my music, both in terms of sound and rhythm(s) that are incorporated into musical compositions, as well as the cultural and social factors.
Talking about the challenges he had faced, the gospel artist says the major part of my music career had setbacks from scarcity of resources to getting the push and encouragement from those who were opportuned to assist but they didn’t.
” Now, my challenge now is trying to be at my best technically and professionally and that is creating time for rehearsals, retreat, recording new songs and working with the right team. I appreciate my lovely wife and children for their best encouragement and support they have given me.
Minstrel Akan enjoins up-and-coming gospel artistes to have faith in God, they should believe in themselves, stay focused and be determined to succeed and rule their world.
Minstrel Akan has released three singles after his debut album and is currently working on his next album that will be released at the right time.