Versatile Ghanaian gospel singer Charles Annan, popularly known in music circles as Charley-A has sent scores of his teeming fans in Ghana and beyond the shores of Africa into a frenzy with the release of the visuals for his new track titled ‘W’adjo’ (Let’s dance).
The video for the song by Charley A who has also written songs for many Ghanaian gospel musicians including Helena Rhabbles, NaanaBuasin of Naana and Dan fame, OmaneBoateng, among many others, was directed by Godslove.
The well-shot visuals by the musician, which are now gaining appreciable rotation on the video streaming site, YouTube were shot by Grndfrvr and edited by iam_Framzy.
The sensational singer and songwriter, who was born on July 22, 1964, in the city of Accra, Ghana, says that his love for music was so strong while he was young that he formed a kiddie band, which performed on weekends to neighbors in his community, using empty bottles and cans as instruments.
Charley-A stated further that he started by writing secular songs in the late 80’s after fulfilling his parents’ wish of graduating from the University but he could not record any, as he encountered Jesus just when he was ready to go to the studio in 1987.
He said; ‘‘I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior, and joined the Love Tabernacle Church, a.k.a Love T. My passion for music led me to the choir at the time, where I quickly rose to become the praise and worship team leader and music director.”
‘‘Between 1992 and 1998, I produced 6 albums before forming Lesline Concepts, an advertising agency through which I produced a lot of songs for radio and TV commercials, along with soundtracks for television drama series. In 2002, I moved to Maryland in the USA with my family. But my love for music continued as I led praise and worship in my new church, Divine Hope Assembly.
On how he came about the stage name, Charley-A, he said; ‘‘The name originated from friends. Charley-A was given to differentiate me from the other friends who were also called Charles. Feeling cool about it, I gave them my permission and here I am.’’
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