Augustina Addison Launches 40th Anniversary Celebration With Focus On Music’s Impact And Revival Movement

Gospel music legend, Augustina Addison, has officially launched the media campaign for her 40 Years of Grace celebration, marking four decades of impactful ministry in Ghana’s music industry.

The anniversary, set to climax on October 11, 2026, will be a special occasion of thanksgiving and reflection on God’s unwavering faithfulness throughout her journey.

In her address at the media launch, Addison, a celebrated figure in gospel music, expressed deep gratitude for the grace that has carried her this far.

“Today is a day the Lord has made, and we rejoice and are glad in it.

Standing here today marks a milestone that only the hand of God could have orchestrated, she said. W’ayemye Nti – It is because of His goodness that I am here today.

The theme for the anniversary celebration, “40 Years of Grace: The Journey of God’s Faithfulness”, reflects the artist’s personal testimony of resilience and divine favor.

Addison emphasized that this moment is not just about celebrating the past but also about rededicating her gifts to the next generation of gospel musicians and believers.

“This celebration is not only about looking back but a re-dedication of my talent to serve God’s purpose for the future, she remarked.

The year-long anniversary celebration will go beyond a series of concerts and will embody a movement of revival.

With the support of her mother church, Pentecost Church, and other partners, Addison plans to bring the message of hope and spiritual revival to every corner of Ghana through regional events called A Night of Worship with Augustina Addison”. These events aim to spread the gospel through powerful worship experiences in multiple regions across the nation.

Addison, who has served as a member of GHAMRO (Ghana Music Rights Organization) for two consecutive terms, also took the opportunity to voice concerns about the protection of music as intellectual property.

She revealed her frustration with the widespread unauthorized use of music in the industry, likening it to theft.

When I hear that people are using our music inappropriately, it hits me deeply because using someone’s intellectual property without consent is no different from robbery, she said.

Many of my songs have been copied without permission, and that’s not right.

Yaw Osborn, the National Coordinator of the Ghana Music Rights Organization (GHAMPRO), echoed Addison’s concerns, adding that one of the most pressing issues facing the music industry is the outdated copyright law.

According to Osborn, the current copyright act, which was introduced in 2004, no longer meets the needs of today’s creative industry.

“The laws we are using to govern the music industry are old and outdated.

It is imperative that we review and modernize the copyright law to reflect the realities of today’s industry, he said.

Osborn also highlighted the negative impact that social media has had on the Ghanaian music industry, especially in terms of revenue generation.

“While social media provides exposure, it has not been financially beneficial to most musicians.

Out of hundreds of people whose music is online, only a handful benefit.

Social media has come to benefit the world, but not the music industry, he stated, underscoring the need for structural change in the way music business is conducted in the digital age.

Story by Bismark Mensah@A/R.