Gospel unbound: Helena Rhabbles @30th anniversary concert extravaganza

The 30th Anniversary Concert celebration of Helena Rhabbles was an unforgettable evening, blending decades of musical history with a vision for the future. Hosted at the Divine Word Ministry, the event showcased spectacular performances, emotional reflections, and insights into the journeys that have shaped the Ghana Gospel Music Industry.

The Divine Word Auditorium, with its sparkling chandeliers and intricate frescoes, was the perfect venue for this special occasion. As guests entered, they were welcomed by a grand foyer turned into a gallery of memories.

The evening kicked off with a powerful worship session led by Minister Clarence Roberts, filling the auditorium with a sense of awe and the presence of God.

Getty Oduro Annan of Getty & Friends, a renowned gospel artist who revolutionized Ghana's gospel music industry, set the stage ablaze with inspiring gospel songs.

Minister Kofi Ackah and Rev. Graceman also performed, lifting the audience's spirits with high-energy gospel tunes that moved many to tears.

Rev. Bampoe delivered a sermon focused on redemption, hope, and the power of community.

Helena Rhabbles took the stage and began with a tribute song to the late Kofi Owusu Dua Anto, known as KODA, a celebrated Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist who recently passed away. She expressed her pride and gratitude as she reminisced about the early days of Ghana gospel music, paying tribute to the musicians, both past and present, whose passion and dedication have supported her journey. She inspired the audience with songs like “When the Heavens Came Down,” “Satan Don Fall for Ground,” and “Ye Wo Oman Bi Woho.”

In a surprising and inspiring moment, Bishop Kofi Adonteng Boateng ordained Helena Rhabbles as a minister of God. For Helena, the transition from musician to minister is a natural progression. It combines her lifelong love of music with a new mission to serve, heal, and inspire. As she moves forward, Mama Helena embodies the belief that performing on stage and ministering from the pulpit are interconnected, each enriching the other.



Born Helena Esi Mends in Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana, she grew up in a Christian family and started performing at an early age. Helena took the Ghana gospel music scene by storm from the mid-80s to the late 90s, with many successful albums and hit songs like "Yewo Oman" and "Satan Don Fall for Ground O."