Joyful Way

Joyful Way Incorporated is a non-denominational Christian evangelistic music group founded in 1972 in Ghana. The group originated from a passion for Christian music among students at Mfantsipim School, Adisadel College, and Wesley Girls High School. It was formed by the merger of two earlier student groups known as "Noise of Joy" and "The Evangels," and the ministry was founded by Rev. Professor Emmanuel Lartey. The group's core mandate is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through contemporary music. Joyful Way Incorporated has been active for over 50 years, ministering in churches and at evangelistic outreaches in Ghana and abroad. The group also hosts an annual event known as "Explosion of Joy." Joyful Way Incorporated has released numerous albums, with at least 18 credited to them. Their debut album was *Joyful Noise* (1978). Other albums in their catalog include *Osabarima* (1994), *Barima Yesu* (2001), *Nyame Ye Ohen* (2004), *Higher Praise* (2011), and *Teruah (Shouts of Praise)*. Songs in their repertoire include "Amen" and "Total Surrender." The group has received several awards over the years. These include Best Gospel Group in Ghana from ECRAG (1988), Most Outstanding Group from PAFAM (1990), Best mass ministry (2000-2002) at the Ghana Gospel Music Awards (2003), and awards from the Unity Awards (2003) and the MTN Ceval Gospel Awards (2007).