Br. Philemon On Gospel Mission

Bro Philemon

The latest entrant in Ghana’s gospel music industry is Bro. Philemon. Bro. Philemon, born Ishmael Philemon Ackon, is a Christian, songwriter, singer and composer who was born in Kumasi but currently domiciled in China.

However, Bro. Philemon resides in Takoradi whenever he is in Ghana. His main aim of being in the gospel music industry is to impact lives with the word of God and the son Jesus Christ through soul-inspiring music.

Bro. Philemon has always been passionate in every area of his life; being a husband, a father, performer, songwriter and producer, businessman or CEO of P&D MPC HK CO. LTD (based in Hong Kong) as well as Philemon’s Supply Management SZ Co. Ltd (based in Shenzhen, China).

Growing up in the Manse, Bro. Philemon had so many influences through church music and had the support of his parents; Mrs. Beatrice Ivy Ackon and the late Rev Emmanuel Eddie E. Ackon of the Methodist Church, Ghana.

Bro. Philemon showed interest in Christian music to help draw people closer to God and inspire lives.

The former St. John’s Secondary School student said he had embarked on a crusade that would make a difference in the lives of many vulnerable young people.

The University Of Ghana graduate also holds a music certificate from the University of Education, Winneba, aside his bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts where he majored in Theater Management.

If Bro. Philemon’s new album, titled ‘M'asan Aba’, is truly the gateway to heaven, then he has has struck the right cord that could save many lost souls.

Released under the reputable Ai-Phil Muzik GH, Bro Philemon's album is also full of some intriguing collaborations from Morris Babyface, George Spartz, Alexandra, OJ and Senam, making the whole project a good music cross-over.

According to Bro. Philemon, his family, wife and daughter were not just an inspiration but “true all-weather friends who he shall always live to love and cherish when it comes to his music life”.

In one of his rare press interviews from his base at the Shenzhen, Guangdong in China, where he is a worshipper at the Shekou International Fellowship, Bro. Philemon said he hoped to fulfill the scripture of Jesus Christ of spreading the good news to all nations.