Elder Mireku

Emmanuel Kwasi Mireku, known as Elder Mireku, is a Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter whose ministry began in the late 1970s. Over more than four decades he has released 56 albums and over 500 songs, among them "Oko no wako awie", "Odimafo (Tongues)", "Hallelujah" and "Mempa Aba", and his Twi worship songs are sung in churches across Ghana.

Early life and education

He is the son of Emmanuel Kofi Mireku and Comfort Asiedua Mirekua, and his family comes from Kwahu Obomeng and Kwahu Atibie in the Eastern Region. He has lived most of his life in Koforidua. He attended Presbyterian elementary schools and the Koforidua Technical Institute. He has said that he once considered taking his own life after his hopes of continuing his education fell through.

Music

His songs are mostly worship music, and many other Ghanaian gospel singers cite him as an influence. Later albums include Elder Mireku Worship Songs 4 (2018), and Bibiara Nye Den, Jesus Wakasa, Mempa Aba and Wasem Ye Nokware Mame, all from 2019.

Recognition

In 2016 the Ecclesiastical Bishops and Leaders Conference of Africa gave him an honorary doctorate in sacred music. He also received a lifetime achievement award at the first Ghana Music Awards South Africa.

Personal life

He is married to Philomina Mireku, and they have two children, Evelyn and James.