Joe Beecham

Joe Beecham
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
M’asem Bi
  • Release year: 1998
Egya Fa Kye hen
  • Release year: 2000
Mber Yi
  • Release year: 2002
Alone with God
  • Release year: 2006
Preachers Voice
  • Release year: 2009
Let the Fire Fall
  • Release year: 2015

Singles

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

External links

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