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An exciting weekly program that focuses on one of three areas; music, life or word, and sometimes all three.

This three-prone philosophy was birthed out of the original concept of an online magazine which was founded in 2003 by Grantly.

Subscribe and tune in each week to see a familiar face from the world of gospel & Inspirational music scene, and hear how our guests are elevated to the top of their chosen careers and what keeps them there.

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    Our voluntary experience team of filmmakers has been working in the media area for quite a few years on various platforms and TV programs.

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    Diana Hamilton - INTERVIEW

    Gospel music influencer Grantly talks to Diana Hamilton. She is a leading voice in contemporary African gospel music. Diana is a gifted artiste whose vocal ability has positioned her as one of the industry’s best-loved talents.

    She is an astute songwriter and she has become one of the African gospel’s most talked-about talents across the world. Diana is an incredibly gifted songstress who takes her calling very seriously. 

    She has a strong desire to draw people to have a deeper relationship and meaningful relationship with God through her music. She is an inspirational worship leader who has had the opportunity to lead worship across the world which has taken her to various countries including the USA, Italy, Belgium, Israel Canada, Ghana, Holland, Turk and Caicos, and Germany.

    Diana developed a profound passion for music at a very tender age, which has led to a celebrated journey. She has 6 hit albums to her credit and released her album titled “Grace’ in December 2021 which is receiving tremendous airplay.

    The video to ‘Adom’, the title track of her latest album, has over 10 million views on YouTube. In October 2018, Mo Ne Yo (Well done) was number 3 on the AstepFWD UK Gospel Music Charts. Her inspirational songs continue to encourage many across the world. She has received nominations for several awards and has won the following awards to the glory of God: Best Artiste Europe at the Africa Gospel Awards 2011, Best Female Vocal Performance at the Ghana Gospel Industry Awards 2012, Best Female Act and Best Gospel Act at the Ghana Music Awards Europe 2012, Best Female Artiste at the Africa Gospel Awards 2014, Trailblazer Awards at the African Gospel Music & Media Awards London 2017, Winner-Wise Women Awards 2017, UK (Woman in Music Ministry Category), Community Award- African Gospel Music & Media Awards 2017 and 2018 Best Song, VGMA Artiste of the year, and Gospel artiste of the year (2021) National Gospel Music Awards, Artiste of the year 2022, Artiste of the year (GMA UK) 2022 and Artiste of the year GMA USA 2022 among many others.

    She has also been involved as an advocate for & Healthy Lifestyles” in Ghana and also supports various charitable causes through her foundation (Diana Hamilton Foundation). She is the third of eight siblings and is married with a set of twins.  For Diana, it is an honor and a privilege to encourage spiritual intimacy through music in all genres.

    Testimonies of relief and hope follow her wherever she ministers. She believes her music ministry has a key role to play in edifying, encouraging, and exhorting the saints as the coming of the Lord draws near. 

    Diana enjoys cooking and designs her own fashion. She remains a mentor for many upcoming gospel musicians and also finds time to mentor the youth in her community. She lives in the UK with her family. Talented. Anointed. Inspired. Driven. Dedicated. Diligent; these are the words that describe Diana. 

    She is currently managed by 1615 Media.

    Reach out: https://www.dianahamilton.com/

    The event was nominated for an Oasis award in 2003.

    The Str8up brand was founded by gospel media personality Lee Grant AKA Grantly.  In 2021 Str8Up has come full circle and has been relaunched as an online TV show and production company.

    The format follows the original three strand tag-line

    Str8up Life. Str8up Music. Str8up Word.

    The show’s will feature inspiring interviews with well-known personalities from around the world.

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