Joe Beecham

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Joe Beecham
BornOctober 15
Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana
OriginGhana
Genres Gospel, Urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, song writer
InstrumentVocals
Years active(1998–present)

Joe Beecham is a Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, choir master and a pastor at the Holy Fire Ministries in Takoradi. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Joe Beecham was born in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana. He had his secondary education at St. John's School, Sekondi and afterwards proceeded to study at the Takoradi Technical University in the Western region of Ghana. He then pursued God's call to ministry. [3]

Music career

He entered the music scene in 1998 with the release of his first album, 'M'asem bi' and subsequently releasing four more albums. [4]

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. [5]

Beecham worked with the group for years. The 'M'asem 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. [6]

Work

Beecham is a pastor and a choir leader at the Holy Fire Ministries in Takoradi. He has ministered to various congregations in most regions of Ghana and ministered internationally in Germany, the Netherlands, UK, USA and Italy. [7]

On March 4, 2015, 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. [8] [9] [10]

Personal life

Beecham is married to Rita Beecham. He is the eighth and last child of his parents. [11]

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum 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: 2016

Major 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 "Asɛm bia me kakyirɛ wo". [14]

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  8. ↑ "Pastor Joe Beecham launches ministry, three singles". Archived from the original on September 24, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Joe Beecham Bounces Back in Grand Style With Projects On Mental Health" . Retrieved February 23, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Joe Beecham Ministries to launch with two new singles on March 4" . Retrieved February 24, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Pastor Joe Beecham Opens Up About His Marriage – I Had to Wait for 10 Years to Have My First Child". Archived from the original on May 21, 2015. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
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  13. ↑ "NEW SINGLE 'Okata Modo' by Pastor Joe Beecham".
  14. ↑ "JGospel Musician Admits He Is Not Good at Singing Praises" . Retrieved March 3, 2015.
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