Danny Nettey

Danny Nettey
Birth name Daniel Tetteh Nettey
Born Accra, Ghana
Genres Gospel, Urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s) Singer, Song writer, Organist
Years active (1995–present)
Associated acts
Website www.dannynettey.com

Danny Nettey is a Ghanaian musician and songwriter. He's best described as one of the pioneers of Gospel music in Ghana.[1]

Early life and education

Danny was born in Accra where he developed the love for music at a tender age. Danny Nettey is known for writing songs for most gospel artistes in the country and songs which were being ministered in his local church. He attended High school at Accra Academy[2] where he became the Music director and also the President of the local Scripture Union Fellowship.[1]

Music career

Beginning his music career, Danny nettey started his own group, "Danny Nettey and Pals".[3] This group sought out to take gospel to the Secondary Schools and ministering in churches across West Africa through the word an song ministration.[4][5] Danny Nettey has three albums to his credit. Namely; "Positive Change", "This Time" and "I believe".[6]

Through his music ministration, he's travelled to the United Kingdom and United States and has ministered on several platforms including performing on stage with; Bishop T. D. Jakes, Don Moen, Ron Winans, Bebe Winans, Ron Kenoly, Kirk Franklin, Lionel Peterson,[7] Israel Houghton, and Alvin Slaughter[8][9]

Minister Danny Nettey has mentored most gospel artistes in Ghana and graced several events including the "Joe Beecham Ministries" by Pastor Joe Beecham[10][11] and Nii Okai's "Saving Hearts" album launch.[12]

Discography

Albums

Year Title
1995 Positive Change
1996 This Time
2006 I Believe

Singles

References

  1. 1 2 ostwinadda. "DANNY NETTEY IS A LEGEND!!!". Ostwin Writes. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
  2. ↑ "All You Need To Know About The Man Behind The 25th December Concert! – Diamond Radio". www.mydiamondradio.com. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
  3. ↑ "SPLA | Danny Nettey". www.spla.pro. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
  4. ↑ "Tsatsu Tsikata joins Danny Nettey In Worship". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
  5. ↑ "Gospel musician Danny Nettey to be honoured". Retrieved 10 Jul 2015.
  6. ↑ Owusu-Amoah, Gifty. "To Danny Nettey the cheers raise - Graphic Online". www.graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
  7. ↑ "Lionel Petersen lands in Ghana for 25th show with Danny Nettey". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
  8. ↑ "Danny Nettey performing @ the Building His Kingdom Concert by Alvin Slaughter". Retrieved 1 Aug 2015.
  9. ↑ "Danny Nettey Joins Joy FM". Retrieved 10 Jul 2015.
  10. ↑ "Pastor Joe Beecham launches ministry, three singles". Retrieved 10 Jul 2015.
  11. ↑ Sallah, Juanita. ""I held on to the baton and kept running" – Danny Nettey on God’s mercies". starrfmonline.com. Retrieved 2016-03-06.
  12. ↑ Mawuli, David. "Nii Okai: Gospel musician flashmob’s the malls with "Saving Hearts" album - Music - Pulse". pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 2016-03-16.

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