David Ampofo, Motown rule 2016 'Pop Chain All-Star Concert'

The name David Ampofo is synonymous with award-winning journalism. He is also a communications expert and social entrepreneur. He gained national prominence for his ‘Time with David’ talk show.

But if you were his mate at St. Johns, you would attest to the fact that the man is more than gruelling guests on television. He can sing! In fact, one may be tempted to say he is in the wrong profession practising journalism!

His silky voice and musical gift awoke from a closet of obscurity Saturday night during the 2016 edition of the Joy FM ‘Pop Chain All-Star Concert’ at +233 Jazz Bar and Grill at North Ridge in Accra.

Wearing all black, David Ampofo dusted off his old school swag to lead his old school band - Matthew Chapter 5 – to thrill patrons to a night of unforgettable music.

As if he was 17 all over again, the communications expert – now turn one-night musician – got busy at work melting the hearts of the women at the venue with Eric Clapton’s 1977 hit, ‘Wonderful Tonight’.

David Ampofo, backed by the famous Ackah Blay on guitar, sang passionately and his reward was swift, loud applause from patrons – mostly ladies.

From the slow songs, he upped the tempo. His performance of Jimmy Cliff’s 1968 hit ‘Synthetic World’ was simply epic. He killed it! The loud applause and cheers said it all.

After that impressive performance, David Ampofo told Joy News that “I love it. I should be a singer. Everything else we do is just a waste of our time, I should be a singer.”

Asked why he did not pursue a music career, he said, “You know our system, after a while if you think that’s all you are going to do, they think you are not serious but I’m telling you it’s in my blood.”

He admitted that, music is a part of him that he cannot let it go and “one of these days I will do it” hinting that he may release his own song soon.

See photos of the concert here: 2016 ‘Pop Chain All-Star Concert’

David Ampofo might have won on the individual front but it was Achimota school (Motown) band that won the night! Motown’s ‘The Kuziuniks’ were simply unbeatable.

The Kuziuniks were in to win and yes they did. They kicked off with Millie Small’s 1964 hit single, ‘My Boy Lollipop’. Patrons danced as if it was still the 1960s.

When they kicked in Sir Victor Uwaifo’s ‘Joromi’, dancing nerves were awoken. The dance floor was filled with energy-filled dancers, including Prof. Kojo Acquah Yankah, former Member of Parliament and Minister of State, busily dancing to good music.

The concert is to raise funds to support Joy FM’s Sugar Project, which is a Diabetes Awareness and Screening Initiative.

Interested persons can support the initiative by:
MTN Mobile money number 024 434 4557 or the MTN short code using *170# and following the prompts

Vodafone Cash to same number 024 434 4557 or the Vodafone Shortcode *110# and following the prompts (ref. 997997)

Joy Needy Fund Account #0052010027306 Societe Generale Bank, Faanofaa branch

The Pop Chain All-Star Concert is brought to you by the Rotary Club of Accra Airport, Old girl associations of Mfanstiman, Holy Child and Wesley Girls, and powered by your Super Station Joy 99.7FM.

Story by Ghana | Myjoyonline.com | Ernest Dela Aglanu (Twitter: @delaXdela / email: [email protected])