Veteran Ghanaian highlife musician Pozo Hayes has been honoured by the Living Yahweh 7th Day Sabbath Assemblies in recognition of his contribution to Ghana’s music and cultural identity.
The ceremony, held during the church’s 2026 Passover Feast and Charity Show at Odorgonnor Senior High School in Anyaa, Accra, saw the musician, born Nana Boakye Ofori Atta, presented with a citation, Kente cloth, and an undisclosed cash gift from the church leadership.
The citation praised Pozo Hayes for using music to strengthen unity and national pride, describing his work as a lasting influence on Ghana’s cultural landscape. It also highlighted his resilience, noting that he was struck by polio at the age of three but went on to build a successful music career despite the physical challenge.
The church commended him as an inspiration to younger generations, adding that his life story reflects determination and dedication to both faith and country.
The honour formed part of a wider charitable programme organised by the church, which runs twice yearly alongside its Passover and Atonement celebrations. This year’s outreach benefited more than 5,000 people, with the distribution of food items, clothing, wheelchairs, and other essential supplies valued at over GH¢1.4 million.
Items distributed included rice, maize, eggs, yams, poultry, and thousands of clothing pieces, sourced from the church’s farms and support networks. The initiative also provided meals for about 2,000 vulnerable persons, including street-hawking foreigners in Accra.
Founder and Leader of the church, Apostle Dr. Philemon Okoh Agyemang, used the occasion to call for stronger national support for agriculture, urging government and traditional authorities to make land and financing more accessible to young people interested in farming.
He proposed the introduction of modern farming equipment, agricultural support programmes at district level, and the creation of agricultural units within the security services to provide structured employment opportunities for the youth.
Apostle Agyemang also encouraged churches across the country to deepen their involvement in social support initiatives, citing biblical teachings on caring for the vulnerable.
He described the Passover outreach programme as a core expression of the church’s mission to promote compassion, service, and community support.
