Joe Beecham

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Personal life Beecham is married to Rita Beecham. He is the eighth and last child of his parents.

Discography

Albums Title Album 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 "Wo Ye Nyame" "Let the Fire Fall" "Okatamodo" "Meda w'ase" "M'asesa" "Bisa Ewurade" "Dabi [Medley]" "Sam yare" "I must desire" "Egya Fakye me" "Reflections" "Mbre Yi" "The Prayer Song" "Ao Yesu" "Se Mekae a" "Masem Bi"

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".