Celestine Donkor hails Fredyma as her destiny helper

Celestine Donkor and Fred Kyei Mensah (Fredyma)

Ghanaian gospel singer Celestine Donkor has revealed how renowned sound engineer and music producer Fred Kyei Mensah, popularly known as Fredyma, played a pivotal role in shaping her music career and creating opportunities for her breakthrough.

In an interview with Londona Niee on Top Radio, Celestine recounted her early days as a background vocalist for other artists. She noted that her earnings at the time were sufficient for a Senior High School student, enabling her to support her mother and cover family necessities.

Although she enjoyed her work as a supporting vocalist, Celestine explained that Fredyma saw greater potential in her. “He encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and guided me toward discovering my true artistic calling,” she said.

She revealed that Fredyma inspired her to write her debut song, Adzekye Mu Nsem, which became a major hit and introduced her talent to the Ghanaian gospel music scene. The song’s success propelled her career, establishing her as a leading figure in the industry.

Celestine expressed deep gratitude, describing Fredyma as her “destiny helper,” acknowledging his faith in her abilities as the turning point that transformed her musical journey.