By J. K Nabary, GNA
Awutu Bereku (C/R), Aug 20, GNA – Veteran Ghanaian Gospel Musician, Diana Hopeson, popularly known as Diana Akiwumi, returns with a new album filled with deep emotional prayer, accompanied by timeless melodies, worship, praise and a renewed call to live by the Word of God.
At the heart of the album is the title track, “Megyae,” inspired by Psalm 119:9–16, which states that “Your word have I hidden in my heart, that I may not sin against you.”
Mr Joseph Akwesi Akiwumi, the Manager of Diana Hopeson, disclosed this in a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency at Awutu Bereku.
He said, ‘Megyae’ spoke about the everyday struggles of living right in a world where temptation, distraction and unhealthy habits were increasing.
“The song is not simply a warning against wrongdoing, but a prayer for strength to help humanity to refrain from things which keep us from becoming who God has called us to be.”
Mr Akiwumi also explained that the Megyae album would be officially launched at a fundraising event on Sunday, August 30, 2026, to support a nationwide school outreach and campaign inspired by it.
He stated that the message in the album also acknowledged that some of the habits people struggle to overcome could run deeper than what was visible on the surface.
Ms Diana Hopeson, who doubles as a certified counsellor, also touched on addiction, destructive behaviours and repeated patterns connected to trauma, stress, mental health challenges, environment and other underlying factors.
She said the album could become both a spiritual cry and an invitation to reflection, healing and transformation, musically bringing together different eras and expressions of Diana’s song.
The project features seven songs, alongside an instrumental version of “Megyae,” with the title track itself appearing in two distinct interpretations: a warm, vintage-inspired version that recalls the character of classic Ghanaian gospel music, and a contemporary version for a new generation of listeners.
It opens with a worship rendition of one of Diana Hopeson’s most beloved songs.
Mr Akiwumi indicated that “Agyenkwa Hene,” also features “Yesu Mo,” reimaged in worship form, two energetic praise medleys, including one from Diana’s Awutu heritage and an English interpretation of Psalm 119:9–16 titled, “Your Word in my Heart.”
He said together, the songs created a journey through worship, praise, heritage and personal devotion, while introducing a fresh chapter in Diana Hopeson’s longstanding contribution to Ghanaian gospel music.
He also indicated that with ‘Megyae,’ Diana Hopeson was not only releasing new music but extending a simple and timely invitation for people to let go of worldly things, pointing out to them what happened when the Word of God truly gained root in one’s heart.
GNA
Edited by Alice Tettey/ Christabel Addo