Akua Akyere Memorial Youth Choir is an inter-denominational choir based in Tema, with the passion and desire to broadcast the gospel of Jesus Christ through choral songs and also inspire the souls of individuals.
The choir was formed in February 26, 2018, with 30 members; most of them being students from Chemu Senior High School Choir.
AMYC was founded by the Chief Executive Officer of Light House Shipping Limited, Mr. Bernard Nature Appiah, and it is under the directorship of Mr. Sampson Jerry Addo and Mr. Anthony Nii Obodai Torto. Mr. Bernard Nature Appiah named the choir after her late grandmother, Madam Akua Akyere, a staunch Methodist from Gomoa Buduatta who loved singing. Her favorite song was a hymn from the Methodist Hymnal 679, “Pleasant Are Thy Courts Above”.
The choir was named after the late Madam Akua Akyere, to honor her memory for the positive impact she made in the life of Mr. Bernard Nature Appiah by contributing to making him a better person in society.
Akua Akyere Memorial Youth Choir is pursuing a vision to be an internationally recognized Youth Choir, that projects a positive image of the African and choral music through hard work, discipline and determination. It is also aiming at providing a platform for the education and development of the youth in Tema and its surrounding areas through music.
The choir was officially inaugurated on 23rd December 2018 during its maiden Christmas concert at I.C.G.C. Zoe Temple, Tema Comm. 5 and has progressed steadily to the extent that it is now recognized as one of the most outstanding youth choirs in Tema and its environs.
Our motto is, The Lord, Our Rock and Our Redeemer. Indeed the Lord is our Redeemer, and we will continue to praise His name through music.
The choir has had the honor to perform at many functions including national programs. These include the funeral of Professor J.H Nketiah, Independence Day performance at United Television (UTV), ICGC 35th Anniversary Celebration, Rededication of the church of Pentecost, Sakumono, the fifth edition of charity coral and composers festival and other performances at Hitz FM and Adom FM &TV, and we were nominated as the best choral group in the year 2021, to this we give thanks to the Almighty God.
The Choir has contributed positively to the development of some youth in its catchment area. The Choir has been ministering powerful Ghanaian choral highlife, hymns, anthems, classical and many others.
