JAPHET ADJETEY
When listening to Japhet Adjetey, you can expect enchanting gospel rock, praises, and worship with often inspiring lyrics. A striking example of this is in the song ‘My God,’ which shows how extravagant the creator of the universe is. This song was performed live at many bigger platforms along the length and breadth of Ghana.
Japhet Adjetey, a Ghanaian gospel singer and performer from the very trendy district of La in Accra, is similar to and has performed with Cwesi Oteng, Danny Nertey, Joe Mettle, Kofi Karikari, and Diana Hamilton. As with Diana Hamilton, he is also, on the whole, known outside Ghana specifically West and South of Africa – the world is truly missing out.
His inspiring and motivating lyrics tap into many emotions to which we can all relate. His poetic lyrics together with the use of sounds from different musical instruments such as the gospel trance add an air of unique character to his style. He is a songwriter, composer and a singer.
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Japhet Ala Adjetey is popularly known as Japhet Adjetey as his stage name. He comes from La in Accra- Ghana. He is born to Mr. Charles Nii Ala Adjetey and Mrs. Josephine Yeboah Ala Adjetey. He hails from the family of formal speakers of the Parliament Peter Ala Adjetey and the Late Terry Bonchaka. He completed his secondary school at St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School and had his tertiary education at Ghana Technology University College in Bachelor of Science Information Technology.
MUSIC CAREER
He discovered his talent at age twelve. He started to join the junior choir at church. He claims he nurtured his talented all by himself. Growing and glowing the talent he served has backing vocalist for Cwesi Oteng, Danny Nertey, Joe Mettle, Kofi Karikari, and Diana Hamilton.
He also claims these people have been a great influence in his career; David Fortunatus Tagoe (Jloops), Kpabitey Kofi (Byte Music), Donald Nii Saye Gwaikolo(GwaiPro), and Pastor Isaiah Ofosu Kwakye Jnr. He is from a background of musicians.
And also by listening to William McDowell, Jason Nelson, Marvin Sapp, Deitrick Haddon, Smokie Norful, J Moss, Nathaniel Bassey, Dunsin Oyekan, Todd Dunaley, MOG, Joe Mettle, Cwesi Oteng, and Kofi Karikari, etc. He idolizes Kpabitey Kofi (Byte Music) to glow in God-given talent.
MUSIC ACHIEVEMENT
- Kingdom Honors Awards 2018; Best Collaboration of the year (Majie Oyi ft. Next Generation Gospel Ministers)
Nominations
- Ghana National Gospel Music Awards 2021; Worship song of the year 2021(Bless the Lord)
- Kingdom Honors Awards 2019; Reggae Song of The Year(Note 2 God)
- Ghana Tertiary Awards 2017; 1.Most Influential Student in Music and the Most Influential Student Event of the year (My Offering).
PERFORMANCES
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
Adom Praize
MTN Ghana Stands in Worship
The Experience(Diana Hamilton)
Praize Reloaded (Joe Mettle)
Thanksgiving ( Alvin Slaughter,Patrick Duncan)
Christian Community Music Awards
MTN Ghana Stands in Worship
Absolute Worship(Impact Project)
Jesus Saves Crusade(University of Ghana) with Rev. Sam Korankye-Ankrah
DISCOGRAPHY
Eg;
| YEAR | SONG | PRODUCER |
| 2017 | Majie Oyi feat. Next Gen. | Donald Gwai (GwaiPro) |
| 2018 | Note 2 God(Immanuel) | Kpabitey Kofi (Byte Music) |
| 2019 | Tumi wura | Donald Gwai (GwaiPro) |
| 2019 | My God | Kpabitey Kofi (Byte Music) |
| 2019 | My Offering Album | Donald Gwai (GwaiPro) |
| 2020 | Magnify EP | Donald Gwai (GwaiPro) |
| 2021 | Altar Call | Donald Gwai (GwaiPro) |
| 2021 | W’AYEYI | Donald Gwai (GwaiPro) |
VIDEOGRAPHY
Eg;
| YEAR | MUSIC VIDEO | PRODUCER |
| 2020 | My God | REDREEL |
| 2020 | Magnify EP ( studio live) | Neema Digital |
MEDIA TOUR
Joy FM |3FM |Live FM |Sunny FM | Vision1 FM |Starr FM |Sweet Melodies |Precious TV |EC12 TV| FootPrint TV | Praise TV | Light TV |ETV Ghana | TV3 (NewDay) |Homebase TV| GTV Life |JoyPrime |City TV Etc.
