When Cece Winans ‘descended’ on Ghana

For a mid week show and a gospel concert for that matter, attendance on the night could best be described as fantastic! The Dome of the Accra International Center was fairly filled hours to the show with audience anticipation for a Holy Ghost filled session. After being rescheduled to 17th November 2010 due to a pack of challenges, Adom Praiz 2010 finally saw the light of day with the American gospel diva, Cece Winans on stage.
The night got started with an extraordinary performance from Willie and Mike who managed to get the crowd going with them. The Ghanaian gospel songstress, Bernice Offei took to the stage, this time performing never-heard renditions of her classics. Her demeanor on stage was amazing and easily wooed the crowd into unending cheers.
At this time, the auditorium was heavily packed and most patrons on the night had to stand throughout the four hour concert. Soon it was time for the peace officer, DSP Kofi Sarpong. He appeared on stage in characteristic elegant apparel. Aided by his band, he gave a good account of himself with a dazzling performance. That was the same for Ernest Opoku who appeared to have received much more love from the crowd.
The event appeared more of a church service as more people went on their knees in the midst of song ministrations from the several performing artists. Florence Obinim, Cecelia Marfo and Christina Love had incredible showing as they added to the excitement on the night. Gospel music group, No Tribe took their turn to thrill the elated crowd with a well rehearsed performance.
A perfect atmosphere had been created by the local gospel musicians who continually treated the crowd to melodious sermons. Soul Winners placed the icing on the cake with their “Wala Abolo” track just before the Grammy Award winning artist was ushered onto the stage.
She was received with loud applause and the entire audience on their feet as she made her appearance. Cece started with ‘Hallelujah Praise and Alabaster Box’ before expressing her delight to be in Ghana for the concert. She further narrated her love story with God to the crowd which she claimed had been the motivation for her career choice. She easily related to the crowd who sang along through songs that were very familiar- “Mercy said no, He’s a wonder, it wasn’t easy among others.

Former president Jerry John Rawlings had a front role seat and was occasionally captured on the giant screens mounted at both extremes of the auditorium. In a rather sober mood, he appeared to be in involved in a spiritual reflection. The night was worth the rush and isn’t far from the best gospel musical concert in recent times.