THE TAGOE SISTERS: OUR STORY

“We are here this day to share our testimony of God’s faithfulness.

By 1979, we had toured with groups like Advent Heralds and taken part in big musical shows throughout the country. We performed at crusades and became part of evangelist Abraham De-love’s team, travelling all over the country with him; though we had a brief foretaste of national exposure with appearances on GTV programmes such as ‘All Shades’ and ‘Voices in Rhythm’.

By the late 70s, we still had no recordings to our credit till the arrival of one man – our sweetest and ironically our bitterest memory – Evangelist Rev. Francis Amoako.

To us, Rev. Amoako was not just our pastor, he was a friend, great benefactor, daddy and mentor and he was instrumental in our musical career. He encouraged, motivated and brought out all our hidden talents. He taught us how to operate in the power of the Holy Spirit and adopted us ass his spiritual children.

However, we were not just touring with Evangelist Amoako. E felt our songs were so good they should not be restricted only to those who attended crusades and other musical programmes. So with his support and encouragement, lots of prayer and hard work, we recorded our debut cassette album, “Myame ye Kese”, in 1988 in London with musicians like Bessa Simmons, Alfred Bannerman among others. The success of this release was phenomenal and our popularity spiraled dramatically. Today, Ghanaian Gospel music is replete with female gospel duos, trios and soloists.”

But it was the Tagoe Sisters’ landmark success that reall opened uip the gospel industry to female artistes and when the history of Ghana gospel comes to be written, they will go down as one of the pioneers of the game.

Meanwhile, Lydia and Lizzie still often hit the road with Evangelist Amoako who had now fully taken over caring for them, providing all the inspiration to their musical carreer as well as becoming their spiritual guardian. But the unthinkable was about to happen after their second album. Though I has been years on, Lydia and Lizzie still vividly recollect the tragic motor accident on March 26^th 1990, which deprived them of the love, support and encouragement of Evangelist Amoako.

It was a time of intense trauma and loneliness for the twins, a period of testing, looking back today.

 “We think God knows best and has something good for our life and the task that lies ahead of us. In 1992, right after the demise of Reverend Amoako of blessed memory, we met a musical giant who has propelled us professionally this far in our career. He is Reverend Thomas Harry Yawson, who has since become our ‘all in all’ mentor – songwriter, manager, and music director. He has steered our drive of humility and perseverance through God’s Faithfulness to reach this far! Under Reverend Yawson’s stewardship, we have released hot songs; one of such achievements is the great song. ‘Yeedi Nkunim’, which became a household song. Thankfully to God and through His Amazing Grace, the victorious Black Stars group of Senegal 1992 Cup of Nations’ Silver Medalists and Barcelona 1992 Olympic Games’ Bronze Medalists respectively used this hit song as their theme and celebratory song.

Thanks to all who have helped us in building our career and those of you who are here today for coming to share our testimony of His Faithfulness.”