Millicent Yankey
US-based Ghanaian gospel artiste, songwriter and producer, Millicent Yankey, who recently released her highly-anticipated new single titled ‘Grace 2 Grace’ featuring MOGmusic was adjudged US-Based Female Artiste of the Year at the Adonko Ghana Music Awards USA held recently in New Jersey.
The talented female artiste, who has performed on a number of local and international platforms, beat competition from music acts such as Nana Adwoa, Herty Corgie, Inspirational Gifty, Melody Frimpong, Esther Afua Yirenkyi and Stella Addo to win the US-Based Female Artiste of Year award.
In addition to the US-Based Female Artiste of the Year award, Millicent Yankey also took home the US-Based Music Video of the Year with visual of her hit song ‘Great Is Our God’.
The gospel artiste, who was in the country early this year to promote her songs, said all her songs are dedicated to those who are holding strong to their faith, believing that a miracle is close.
She mentioned that all her songs are currently available for download on popular music sites such as iTunes, Amazon, YouTube among others.
Millicent expressed her profound gratitude to the organisers of the awards scheme for recognising her efforts and her contribution to the growth of the Ghana gospel music industry.
She explained that if she had made relevant strides in her musical career, then she has to give thanks to God first, adding that her management must also be commended for their support and encouragement.
She said winning the two awards prove that indeed her good work in the industry is recognised, adding “I promise to keep up the good work and contribute my quota to making the Ghanaian gospel music industry as vibrant as ever.”
By George Clifford Owusu