{
  "id": 14979683,
  "title": "Philipa Baafi releases new gospel single ‘Enko Akyiri’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/philipa-baafi-releases-new-gospel-single-enko-akyiri",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T15:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/philipa-baafi-releases-new-gospel-single-enko-akyiri/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian gospel artist Philipa Baafi has debuted a new single titled \"Enko Akyiri (May It Be Far From Me),\" emphasizing themes of faith, prayer, and divine safety. This track, unveiled on October 16, 2026, is performed in Twi and blends Ghanaian gospel storytelling with a participatory call-and-response chorus aimed at engaging listeners. Central to the song is the repetitive refrain, \"Enko akyiri, emma no emma me so,\" which means \"May it be far away; let it not come upon me.\" The lyrics draw from common life struggles and spiritual worries, delivering a message of hope and urging believers to trust in God's safeguarding during life's uncertainties. It calls for prayer, steadfast faith, and the rejection of the notion that every difficulty must be embraced. Social media users, women, choirs, churches, gospel groups, families, and communities across Ghana and abroad are encouraged to record and share their versions of the declaration. A significant moment in the song's digital marketing is highlighted around the one-minute-and-20-second mark, offering an interactive way for the audience to engage and disseminate the message online. Beyond its musical charm, \"Enko Akyiri\" is characterized as a spiritual prayer and a shared expression of belief, motivating listeners to pursue divine protection and maintain hope during challenging times. With its unique Ghanaian gospel sound and catchy refrain, Baafi aims to resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds, transforming an individual prayer into a communal declaration of faith.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian gospel musician Philipa Baafi has released a new single titled “Enko Akyiri (May It Be Far From Me),” a song centred on faith, prayer and divine protection. The song, released on Friday, October 16, 2026, is performed in Twi and combines Ghanaian gospel storytelling with a call-and-response chorus designed to encourage listeners to actively […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}