Diana Hamilton Explains How “Aha Ye” Was Created With Elder Mireku

Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Antwi Hamilton has revealed that her well-known worship song “Aha Ye” was developed during a live worship session with veteran gospel minister Elder Emmanuel Mireku, according to a report by Citi Newsroom.

In an interview, Hamilton explained that the song began taking shape while she was traveling from Accra to Koforidua to visit Elder Mireku. She said the initial melody and lyrics came to her the night before the trip and continued to form throughout the journey.

Upon her arrival, Hamilton said she and Elder Mireku began worshipping together using a keyboard, a practice she described as common during her visits. During the session, the song evolved further as they experimented with different musical keys and arrangements.

She noted that the worship moment was recorded and described it as a significant experience, emphasizing that the song was not completed prior to the visit. Instead, she said it developed organically through their shared worship.

After the session, Hamilton realised the song was entirely in English and decided to involve South African worship leader Ntokozo Mbambo. She said Mbambo later joined the project, completing the song through a cross-border gospel collaboration.

Since its release, “Aha Ye,” which translates to “The Good Place,” has gained recognition among gospel audiences for its reflective message and worship-focused sound. Hamilton has attributed the song’s reception to the power of collaboration and authentic worship in gospel music.

Source: Citi Newsroom