Ishmael Philemon Ackon | |
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 Ishmael Philemon Ackon | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ishmael Philemon Ackon |
| Born | October 15, 1980 Kumasi, Ghana |
| Origin | Ghana |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, composer |
| Labels | Ai-Phil Recordz GH |
| Spouse | Mary Joy Yap Dugaduga |
Ishmael Philemon Ackon is a Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter and composer, known as Bro. Philemon.
Ackon was born on 15 October 1980 in the suburbs of Kumasi in Manse, in Ghana. He enjoyed the influence of music through church. His parents, Beatrice Ivy Ackon and the late Reverend Emmanuel Eddie E. Ackon, [1] were members of the Methodist Church. [2]
Through the support of his parents Ackon became a Christian and took on the name Brother Philemon. He attended Saint John's Secondary School located in Sekondi, Ghana. After completing the early years of school he graduated from the University of Ghana and the University of Education, Winneba. Along with his music certificate he also holds a bachelor's degree in fine arts, having majored in theater management. Bro. Philemon has travelled to Hong Kong, Dubai, Ethiopia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, UK, Belgium, Norway, Thailand and the Philippines. He currently resides in China with his wife Mary Joy Yap Dugaduga and children Beatrice Ivy-Joy Ackon and Trixie Efua-Otuah Ackon. They attend and worship at the Shenzhen International Fellowship. Bro Philemon is a worship leader at the Shenzhen International Fellowship which has 700 to 1000 membership.
Bro. Philemon has travelled to Hong Kong, Egypt, Dubai, Ethiopia, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, UK, Belgium propagating the gospel through music. His album, entitled M'asan Aban, has been released under the reputable Ai-Phil Recordz GH and is dedicated to his late father. The album has collaborations with noted Ghanaians in the music industry, including Morris Babyface with George Spartz on guitars, Alexandra, OJ of "Etse S3n" Fame, and Senam.
(M'asan Aba Album)
Single Release 2015
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