Danny Nettey (19 September 1968 – 15 July 2016) was a

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ian musician and songwriter. He was best described as one of the pioneers of Contemporary Gospel music in

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

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where he became the music director and also the President of the local Scripture Union Fellowship.

Music career

Beginning his music career, Danny Nettey started his own group, "Danny Nettey and Pals". This group sought to take gospel to the Secondary Schools and ministering in churches across

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through the word and song ministration. Danny Nettey had three albums to his credit, namely; "Positive Change", "This Time" and "I believe". Through his music ministration, he travelled to the

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and

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and ministered on several platforms including performing on stage with;

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, Lionel Peterson,

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, and

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

Death

Danny 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 around 2:00 AM. He was rushed to the emergency centre by his mother and brother, where the doctor pronounced him dead on arrival.

Discography

Albums

Singles

*"God Alone" *"Praise Jehovah" *"I Worship You" *"God is Good" *"''Metease a'' (If I live)"

References

1968 births 2016 deaths 21st-century Ghanaian male singers 21st-century Ghanaian singers Ghanaian gospel singers People from Accra Alumni of the Accra Academy 20th-century Ghanaian male singers {{Ghana-bio-stub