Joe Beecham
Joe Beecham | |
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Birth name | Robert Boham Beecham |
Born | Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana |
Genres | Gospel, Urban contemporary gospel |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Song writer |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | (1998–present) |
Associated acts |
Pastor Joe Beecham (born Robert Boham Beecham) is a Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, choir master and a pastor at the Holy Fire Ministries in Takoradi.[1]
Early life and education
Joe Beecham was born Robert Boham Beecham in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. He studied in the campus of Takoradi Polytechnic but dropped out of school in 1996 to pursue God's call to ministry.[2]
Music career
Pastor Joe Beecham entered the music scene in 1998 with the release of his first album, "M'asem Bi" and subsequently releasing four more albums. [3]
Joe Beecham and the "Spirit of One"
Spirit of One was a Takoradi-based group then headed by Rev. Charlie Sam. They embarked on ministrations in schools, winning souls in the Western Region and its environs. They were also invited to minister in churches, at conferences and programmes.[4]
Pastor Joe Beecham worked with the group for years. The "Masem bi" album which was released in 1998, was backed by the Spirit of One group and had most hit songs including; ‘M’asem Bi' [Asem bia mi kakyere wo], 'Se Me kae a' which gained massive airplay in the country.[5]
Work
Pastor Joe Beecham is a pastor and a choir leader at the "Holy Fire Ministries" in Takoradi. He has ministered to various congregations in almost all 10 regions of Ghana and has been to Germany, Holland, UK, USA and Italy on his international traveling ministry.[6]
Joe Beecham ministries
On March 4, 2015, Pastor Joe Beecham officially launched his ministry, "Joe Beecham Ministries" after years of hibernation in the music industry. The "Joe Beecham Ministries" (JBM) aims to “carry the message of hope and righteousness to humanity, and to affect our generation positively through anointed music and worship.” organizing young people to reach out to the villages to spread the word through praise-and-worship workshops.[7][8][9]
The event was graced by prestigious gospel artists such as; "Danny Nettey", Pastor Helen Yawson, Nii Okai, Diana Hopeson, Rev. Dr. Mary Gansah, Noble Nketia, Pastor Chris Adusei, Rev. Dr. Owusu Ansah, Rev. Thomas Yawson, Denzel Agyeman Prempeh, Kojo Oppong Adjei, Fiifi Folson, Akosua Agyapong and a host of others.[10]
Personal life
Joe Beecham is married to Rita Beecham. The couple gave birth to their first child, a baby girl, Elisa 10 years after their marriage. He is the eighth and last child of his parents.[11]
Discography
Albums
Title | Album details |
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M’asem Bi |
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Egya Fa Kye hen |
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Mber Yi |
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Alone with God |
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Preachers Voice |
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Let the Fire Fall |
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Singles
- "Wo Ye Nyame"
- "Let the Fire Fall"[12]
- "Okatamodo"[13]
- "Oye [He is Good]"
- "Meda w'ase"
- "Reflections"
- "M'asesa"
- "Sparrow"
- "Bisa Ewurade"
- "Dabi [Medley]"
- "Sam yare"
- "I must desire"
- "Egya Fakye me"
- "Reflections"
- "Mbre Yi"
- "The Prayer Song"
- "Ao Yesu"
- "Se Mekae a"
- "Masem Bi"
Awards
Joe Beecham has received several awards in his ministry including winning the first "New Artist of the Year" award during the maiden edition of the Ghana Music Awards in 1998 with the hit song “As3m bia me kakyir3 wo”.[14]
References
- ↑ "Ghana’s most renowned gospel musician - Pastor Joe Beecham".
- ↑ "Ghana’s most renowned gospel musician - Pastor Joe Beecham".
- ↑ "The return of Joe Beecham".
- ↑ "Pastor Joe Beecham: Great musician with inspiring songs".
- ↑ "Pastor Joe Beecham Hope Of My Life project launched".
- ↑ "Pastor Joe Beecham: Great musician with inspiring songs".
- ↑ "Pastor Joe Beecham launches ministry, three singles".
- ↑ "Joe Beecham Bounces Back In Grand Style With Projects On Mental Health". Retrieved 23 Feb 2015.
- ↑ "Joe Beecham Ministries to launch with two new singles on March 4". Retrieved 24 Feb 2015.
- ↑ "Pastor Joe Beacham to Restore Hope to the Needy".
- ↑ "Pastor Joe Beecham Opens Up About His Marriage - I Had to Wait for 10 Years to Have My First Child".
- ↑ "NEW SINGLE "Let the fire fall" by Pastor Joe Beecham".
- ↑ "NEW SINGLE "Okata Modo" by Pastor Joe Beecham".
- ↑ "JGospel Musician Admits He Is Not Good At Singing Praises". Retrieved 3 Mar 2015.
External links
- Joe Beecham on Facebook