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Reverend Minister in the same year by Matthew Ashimolowo. Helen has served since her arrival in Ghana as The Head of the Music and Creative Division and is currently heads the KICC Winning Women Ministries. Helen Yawson is married to Andrew Yawson, and the couple have
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Favoured', which was released in January 1999. This album increased demand for Helen's inspirational and anointed music ministry around the UK. In the two years that followed, she was kept busy with appearances at
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