Esther Smith (singer)

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Esther Smith is a Ghanaian gospel musician. She was born in Kumasi, Suame, Ghana in the early 70s. Esther joined the Tesano Methodist church choir at the age of 14-years-old and grew into music scene at the church. [1] [2]

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After her secondary education, she attended Garden City Computer Training and Typing School and the School of Languages both in Kumasi, Ghana. She again joined a singing group set up by Kapital Radio a private radio station in Kumasi. [1]

She won the award for the Gospel Album of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year and Best Female Vocal Performance of the Year in 2003 at the Ghana Music Awards. [3]

Award

Concepts and Shows

Accra and Kumasi 2024

On August 12, 2024, renowned Ghanaian gospel artist Esther Smith arrived at Kotoka International Airport, marking the start of her much-anticipated musical tour. [4] [5] Known for her powerful voice and lyrics, Esther performed in Kumasi and Accra, delivering memorable worship experiences. [6] [7] [8]

In an interview on Channel One TV's Breakfast Daily, Esther shared her deep passion for worship and its profound impact. The tour included concerts on August 25 at Bantama Pentecost in Kumasi and August 30 at the Perez Dome in Accra. [9] The Accra concert, held at Perez Dome, Dzorwulu, was a remarkable evening of praise and worship, celebrating Esther’s music career with her classic hits, new releases, and powerful worship moments. [10] [11]

Controversies

Chef Smith

In an interview on Accra-based OKAY FM, Esther Smith, the Ghanaian gospel musician, clarified that she is not related to Chef Smith, the Millennium Chef. She explained, “I’m not related to Chef Smith in any way. [12] I don’t know him at all. My father is Smith from Cape Coast, and my mother is from Akomadan. I consider myself Ashanti because of my mother.”

In February 2025, Smith found herself at the center of a legal dispute with OFM Computer World Europe. [13]

OFM Computer World claims that Smith owes them a sum of $240,000, representing a 40% share of total revenues from digital stores and control over her music rights and platforms. [14] [15] The claim arises because OFM established Smith's YouTube channel to promote her gospel music career, and anticipated sharing in the revenues from that channel. The company said a legally binding agreement was signed by Esther Smith on June 16, 2020, which recognized the OFM Computer World as the rightful creator and manager of the channel, as well as entrusting it with the technical and promotional management. [14] OFM claims they have not received the revenue shares from this arrangement.

Initially, Smith refuted the allegations by OFM, and both parties' lawyers are working closely on the matter. [16]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Esther Smith, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
  2. ↑ Etefe, Juliet (2024-08-17). "Gospel icon Esther Smith arrives for Kumasi, Accra live concerts". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  3. ↑ "Biography of Esther Smith | Ghana Music | Esther Smith of Ghana". www.ghanabase.com. Archived from the original on 2019-07-10. Retrieved 2019-06-22.
  4. ↑ "Esther Smith's Profile; facts you don't know about Ghana's Gospel singer | Pulse Ghana". www.pulse.com.gh. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  5. ↑ Etefe, Juliet (2024-08-17). "Gospel icon Esther Smith arrives for Kumasi, Accra live concerts". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  6. ↑ "Esther Smith announces dates for Accra and Kumasi concerts - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  7. ↑ Etefe, Juliet (2024-08-31). "After Kumasi showdown, Esther Smith is ready for Accra tonight at Perez Dome!!!". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  8. ↑ "Esther Smith announces dates for Accra and Kumasi concerts - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-07-19. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  9. ↑ "Esther Smith's highly anticipated live worship concert to take place at Perez Dome on August 30". 2024-08-29. Retrieved 2024-11-19.
  10. ↑ "Esther Smith to hold mega worship concerts in Kumasi and Accra". 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  11. ↑ "Thrills @ 'Esther Smith Live In Concert'". DailyGuide Network. 2024-09-03. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  12. ↑ "I have no relations with Chef Smith – Esther Smith clarifies - Adomonline.com". 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2024-11-26.
  13. ↑ "Esther Smith in Legal Dispute with OFM Computer World – Full Details HERE". GhanaMusic.com. 29 August 2024. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  14. 1 2 "OFM Computer World Demands $240K from Esther Smith Over Digital Revenue – Dr. Debrich Jeremiah". GhanaSky.com. 16 February 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  15. ↑ "OFM Computer World Demands $240K from Esther Smith Over Digital Revenue - Dr. Debrich Jeremiah". Accra24.com. 19 February 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  16. ↑ "Esther Smith refutes digital fraud allegations by OFM Computer World". 3News.com Ghana. 20 February 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
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