Biography of Ohemaa Mercy

Ohemaa Mercy is a Ghanaian contemporary gospel singer with several awards to her name.
Ohemaa Mercy, whose real name is Mercy Twum-Ampofo, is a highly acclaimed Ghanaian gospel musician and singer. With her soulful and inspirational music, she has made a profound impact on the gospel music scene in Ghana and beyond. Her melodious voice and powerful lyrics have earned her numerous awards and a dedicated fan base. Ohemaa Mercy’s songs often touch on themes of faith, hope, and worship, making her a beloved figure in the world of gospel music. Her contributions to the industry have cemented her reputation as one of the leading voices in gospel music in Ghana.

Early life and education

Mercy Amoah popularly known as Ohemaa Mercy was born in Weija, Accra to Fantis parents, Mr and Mrs Amoah, from Abakrapa and Elmina respectively. She lived most of her young life in Koforidua. Ohemaa Mercy undertook her primary education at St. Peter’s Anglican Primary School, Koforidua and secondary education at Ghana Senior High School, Koforidua. She continued to the S.D.A Teachers Training College, Asokore, Koforidua where she obtained her Teachers Certificate ‘A’.

Music career

Ohemaa Mercy released her first album in the latter part of November 2004. Entitled Adamfo Papa, the album enjoyed massive airplay after its release, which brought Ohemaa into the limelight. She won seven nominations for the 2006 Ghana Music Awards but did not win any of the awards. She later won the Discovery of the year for the Gospel Music Awards the same year.

In 2007, the gospel minister released her second album, Edin Jesus. Ohemaa Mercy sold 875,000 copies six months after releasing the second album making it the best-selling album of the year.

The Edin Jesus album gave Ohemaa Mercy 10 nominations for the 2008 Ghana Music Awards. This was the highest number of nominations so far in the history of the awards scheme. At the event she managed to take home three awards: Gospel Artiste of the Year, Album of the Year and Gospel Album of The Year. In the same year she won a Grand Medal During the National Honours Award from the ex-President of Ghana, John Kufuor.

In 2010–11 Ohemaa released her third album, Wobeye Kese, which again was the highest selling album and topped all the major chat shows in the country.

Four months after its release this album again won her four nominations at the 2014 Ghana Music Awards.

She won the Gospel Artiste of the year and in Canada the same year was Gospel Artiste of the Year-Canada. She was nominated the Best Female Artiste West Africa the same year for the Africa Gospel Music awards in London. She also won Vodafone Ghana Music Awards 23 “Gospel Song Of The Year” with Ote Me Mu ft MOG music  Ohemaa Mercy has performed on major platforms with electrifying performances that have earned her a huge fun base, not only for the love of her music but also for her stage performances.

Major singles

• “Aseda” (Thanksgiving)
• “We Praise Your Name”
• “Yesu Mogya” (The Blood of Jesus)
• “Woafiri Mu”(You Have Escaped It)
• “Ɔbɛyɛ Ama Wo”(He Will Do It For You)
• “Biribi Bɛsi”(Something Will Happen)
• “Ote Me Mu” ft. MOG Music

Awards and Honors
Here are some of her notable awards and nominations:

1. Ghana Music Awards (GMA):
– Ohemaa Mercy received multiple nominations and won several Ghana Music Awards in various categories, including Gospel Artiste of the Year and Gospel Song of the Year.

2. African Gospel Music Awards (AGMA):
– She has been recognized at the African Gospel Music Awards, winning awards such as Best Female Gospel Artiste.

3. International Gospel Music Awards (IGMA):
– Ohemaa Mercy has received nominations and won awards at the International Gospel Music Awards for her contributions to gospel music.

4. Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA):
– She has also been recognized at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards with nominations and wins in the gospel music categories.

5. National Gospel Music Awards (NGMA):
– Ohemaa Mercy has been honored at the National Gospel Music Awards, winning awards like Gospel Artiste of the Year.

6. MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards:
– She has received nominations for her music videos in the gospel music video categories at the MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards.