Danny Nettey Explained

Danny Nettey
Birth Name:Daniel Tetteh Nettey
Birth Date:1968 9, df=y
Birth Place:Accra, Ghana
Death Place:Accra, Ghana
Genre:Gospel, Urban contemporary gospel
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, organist
Years Active:(1995–2016)

Danny Nettey (19 September 1968 – 15 July 2016) was a Ghanaian musician and songwriter. He was best described as one of the pioneers of Contemporary Gospel music in Ghana.[1]

Early life and education

Danny was born in Accra where he developed the love for music at a tender age. Danny Nettey was known for writing songs for most gospel artistes in the country and songs which were being ministered in his local church. He attended High school at Accra Academy[2] where he became the music director and also the President of the local Scripture Union Fellowship.[3]

Music career

Beginning his music career, Danny Nettey started his own group, "Danny Nettey and Pals".[4] This group sought to take gospel to the Secondary Schools and ministering in churches across West Africa through the word and song ministration.[5] [6] Danny Nettey had three albums to his credit, namely; "Positive Change", "This Time" and "I believe".[7]

Through his music ministration, he travelled to the United Kingdom and United States and ministered on several platforms including performing on stage with; Bishop T. D. Jakes, Don Moen, Ron Winans, Bebe Winans, Ron Kenoly, Kirk Franklin, Lionel Peterson,[8] Israel Houghton, and Alvin Slaughter[9] [10]

Minister Danny Nettey mentored most gospel artistes in Ghana and graced several events including the "Joe Beecham Ministries" by Pastor Joe Beecham[11] [12] and Nii Okai's "Saving Hearts" album launch.[13]

Death

Nettey was found unconscious in the early hours of 15 July 2016. This was confirmed to Joy News' Nhyira Addo by family members. According to family, he was bubbly all night and had prayed with his family shortly before retiring to bed. He was discovered to be unconscious and was taken to hospital by his mother and brother, where the doctor pronounced him dead on arrival.[14]

Discography

Albums

YearTitle
1995Positive Change
1996This Time
2006I Believe

Singles

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gospel legend Danny Nettey passes on. Adogla-Bessa. Delali. 2016-07-15. citifmonline. 2016-07-15.
  2. Web site: All You Need To Know About The Man Behind The 25th December Concert! – Diamond Radio. Mydiamondradio.com. 2016-03-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20160323003802/http://www.mydiamondradio.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-the-man-behind-the-25th-december-concert/. 23 March 2016. dead.
  3. Web site: DANNY NETTEY IS A LEGEND. Ostwin Writes. 2016-03-06.
  4. Web site: SPLA Danny Nettey. Spla.pro. 2016-03-06.
  5. Web site: Tsatsu Tsikata joins Danny Nettey In Worship. Ghanaweb.com. 2016-03-06.
  6. Web site: Gospel musician Danny Nettey to be honoured . Myjoyonline.com . 10 Jul 2015 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150712181929/http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2015/May-12th/gospel-musician-danny-nettey-to-be-honoured.php . 2015-07-12 .
  7. Web site: To Danny Nettey the cheers raise - Graphic Online. Owusu-Amoah. Gifty. Graphic.com.gh. 2016-03-06.
  8. Web site: Lionel Petersen lands in Ghana for 25th show with Danny Nettey. Ghanaweb.com. 2016-03-06.
  9. Web site: Danny Nettey performing @ the Building His Kingdom Concert by Alvin Slaughter. Ghanabase.com. 1 Aug 2015.
  10. Web site: Danny Nettey Joins Joy FM. Entertainment.myjoyonline.com. 10 Jul 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041344/http://entertainment.myjoyonline.com/pages/news/201012/57124.php/. 4 March 2016. dead. dmy-all.
  11. Web site: Pastor Joe Beecham launches ministry, three singles. Spectator.com.gh. 10 Jul 2015. 24 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924104359/http://www.spectator.com.gh/pastor-joe-beecham-launches-ministry-three-singles/. dead.
  12. Web site: "I held on to the baton and kept running" – Danny Nettey on God's mercies. Sallah. Juanita. starrfmonline.com. 2016-03-06. https://web.archive.org/web/20160323020433/http://starrfmonline.com/1.3724580. 23 March 2016. dead. dmy-all.
  13. Web site: Nii Okai: Gospel musician flashmob's the malls with "Saving Hearts" album - Music - Pulse. Mawuli. David. pulse.com.gh. 2016-03-16.
  14. Web site: Minister Danny Nettey has died . 2016-07-15 . myjoyonline . 2016-07-15 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160716124956/http://www.myjoyonline.com/news/2016/July-15th/minister-danny-nettey-has-died.php . 2016-07-16 .

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