Versatile Ghanaian gospel artist Charles Annan, better known in the music industry as Charley-A, has unveiled the visuals for his new track “W’adjo” (Let’s dance), thus enthralling a large number of his adoring fans in Ghana and abroad.
Godslove directed the music video for the song by Charley A, who has written songs for numerous Ghanaian gospel performers, such as Helena Rhabbles, Omane Boateng, and Naana Buasin of Naana and Dan fame.
The musician’s well-taken music video, which is currently receiving a lot of attention on video streaming platform YouTube, were edited by iam_Framzy and shot by Grndfrvr.
The sensational singer and songwriter, who was born on July 22, 1964, in the city of Accra, Ghana, says that his love for music was so strong while he was young that he formed a kiddie band, which performed on weekends to neighbors in his community, using empty bottles and cans as instruments.
Charley-A stated further that he started by writing secular songs in the late 80’s after fulfilling his parents’ wish of graduating from the university, but he could not record any as he encountered Jesus just when he was ready to go to the studio in 1987.
He said; ‘‘I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior and joined the Love Tabernacle Church, a.k.a. Love T. My passion for music led me to the choir at the time, where I quickly rose to become the praise and worship team leader and music director.
‘‘Between 1992 and 1998, I produced six albums before forming Lesline Concepts, an advertising agency through which I produced a lot of songs for radio and TV commercials, along with sound tracks for television drama series. In 2002, I moved to Maryland, USA, with my family. But my love for music continued as I led praise and worship in my new church, Divine Hope Assembly.
On how he came about the stage name Charley-A, he said, ‘‘The name originated from friends. Charley-A was given to differentiate me from the other friends who were also called Charles. Feeling cool about it, I gave them my permission, and here I am.’’