The multiple award-winning Harmonious Chorale of Ghana has concluded its triumphant 10-day, 3-nation tour across Togo, Benin, and Nigeria, leaving audiences captivated and reaffirming music’s power to bridge cultures, inspire unity, and celebrate Africa’s shared heritage.
The tour, held from April 25 to May 5, 2025, showcased the choir’s unparalleled artistry, blending classical, traditional, and contemporary African choral music with resounding success.
From Lomé to Lagos, the choir’s performances were met with standing ovations, emotional tributes, and collaborations with local artists, proving that music transcends borders.
In Togo, a stirring repertoire featuring Ewe masterpieces like “Esrom Miele” (Ephraim Amu) and “Eleagbe Lo” (T.W. Kwami), earned a thunderous standing ovation. Special Guest Madame Marie-Josée Trenou (President, AEA Foundation) praised the choir for fostering continental unity and youth empowerment. Diplomats, corporate leaders, and citizenry graced the sold-out event held at the Grand Rex Auditorium.
A historic collaboration in Benin with La Chorale Paix Divine De Godomey, delivered a breathtaking rendition of “Oye” (James Varrick Armaah). French classical pieces (“La Nuit” and “Duo Des Fleurs”) showcased the choir’s linguistic dexterity, while a surprise birthday tribute to the ace composer and music legend James Varrick Armaah electrified the crowd.
Sir Olu Okeowo of Nigeria hosted an intimate evening of Yoruba hymns (“Agbo Ju O”) and gospel classics (“My Help Comes from the Lord”), moving Nigeria’s elite to tears, while the Shell Hall Grand Concert was the venue of a sold-out spectacle featuring Nigerian-Ghanaian fusion, including “Messiah Baba Mi” (Dr. Ayo Oluranti) and the pidgin anthem “Una Hear Me So” (David Aina), which brought the audience to its feet. Archbishop Dr. Daniel Okoh (CAN President and member of the Choir’s Board of Governors) lauded the choir’s mission, pledging continued support for its vision.
Commenting on the tour, Dr. George Agyekum Donkor, Chairman of the Board of Governors of Harmonious Chorale, who is also the President of the ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development, reflected as follows.
“This tour was more than concerts; it was a movement. Harmonious Chorale has shown that Africa’s cultural wealth, when shared, becomes a catalyst for unity and progress. We return with hearts full of gratitude to God, our hosts, and every soul touched by this journey.”
About Harmonious Chorale
Founded in 2007, Harmonious Chorale is Ghana’s premier gospel and classical choir, renowned for its technical brilliance, cultural authenticity, and global collaborations. Under the baton of James Varrick Armaah, the choir has won multiple awards, including the World Choir Games in South Africa and Ghana Gospel Music Awards.