Ebo Returns With More Praises

For his latest album, 'Judah Praise Volume Two', Ebo Kwaioo has decided to do things a little differently from his debut, 'Judah praise volume one', released in 2004.

For one, unlike his previous album where he was the lead vocals on all the songs, he has taken a back seat and has allowed his backing vocals to take the lead on some of the songs on which he intersperses with praise words.

Another changed he has made on this album is to add some danceable songs, something which was missing from 'Judah Praise volume one'. it was made up of completely solemn worship songs

For those who do not know Ebo Kwaioo is a sports journalist who is 2004 released his first album, 'Judah Priase volume one' to response to a call from God.

According to him, although he had been singing for a long time, he is a praise and worship leader at his church, he never entertained thoughts of becoming a recording artiste until 2003, when his wake-up call came. 'I was in the worship mood and while I was singing the message dropped. I know it when god speaks to me becasue I have been walking with him for a long time'.

This second album may have taken a while to hit the market becasue according to Ebo, he was waiting for a message from God before he embarked on recording. back in 2004, when he interviewed he said that he did not know his next album will be released but said that anytime god called him, he would respond. the appointment time seems to be now.

Despite the changes he has made on this album, his desire and aim for joining the gospel music scene has not changed. 'My desire is to lead people to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and I am grateful to god that it is on course'.

'Judah Praise volume two' like its predecessor is a mixture of Twi and English songs. It is also a collection of well known and popular Christian songs and new songs. The album opens with 'Nea waye so' which is a medley of sorts. It is done in an almost accapella fashion save for a few instruments like the keyboard. The song opens with bro Ebo's intro where he says some praise words to god after which the beautiful voices of the backing vocals take over.

The collection of songs is in praise to god and comprise, 'Nea waye so', 'Daa agya' and 'We are waiting'. throughout the song, Ebo provides support in the background with his interspersions of speech.

'Maba W'anim' is in two parts. It begins with 'Maba W'anim' and end with 'we are waiting' and on this track it is Mrs. Gifty Kwaitoo who takes over with support from Louisa who does the alto.

On 'Maba W'anim', she cries out to God that she has come before him so he should talk of her and make her feel his presence while on 'We are waiting' for him to revive them. It is worship through and through.

'On there is a redeemer', 'He has promised', 'Mede W'aseda kaw', and 'Wo nkyen ara', Bro Ebo takes up the lead. These are all well known Christian songs that will find anybody singing along. they all have the solemn rhythm associated with such types of worship songs.

'I exalt your holy name' and 'Oye owura' are new songs. While 'I exalt your name' is done by Bro Ebo, 'Oye owura' is done by Catherine. By their titles, one can tell the direction they are taking. The former talks about exalting god for his holiness while 'Oye Owura' is in acknowledgement of Jesus greatness in raising up from the dead and going back to heaven.

There is also the up tempo version of 'Daa agya'. It is mid tempo while praise medley is very danceable and is a mixture of Twi and English. the songs include 'blow your trumpet', 'Jehovah', 'Mense de me keno wo', 'Under the canopy' and 'Lift him higher'.

Bro Ebo Kwaioo is supported by the Levites who are members of the voices of Judah, a group formed in 1995.

Linda Safoa Antwi, Graphic Showbiz