Joe Mettle Releases 13-Track Live Album ‘The River (Live) Vol. 1’ With Artists From Three African Countries

Award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician and worship leader Joe Mettle has released the first instalment of his two-part album project, titled The River (Live) Vol. 1, bringing together gospel talents from Ghana, Nigeria and South Africa.

The 13-track live album was officially released on Friday, November 13, 2026, and is now available on major digital streaming and download platforms worldwide.

Recorded at Reverb Studios in Accra, the project features a blend of contemporary gospel, praise, worship, highlife and reggae-inspired sounds, reflecting different musical and cultural influences.

The album features several guest artistes, including Hle and Oncemore Six from South Africa, Rhema Onuoha from Nigeria, as well as Ghanaian gospel musicians Naa Mercy, Kweku Teye and Prophet Edem Julius-Cudjoe.

One of the standout elements of The River (Live) Vol. 1 is its multilingual approach, with songs delivered in six languages: English, Twi, Fante, Ga, Yoruba and Zulu. The inclusion of these languages highlights the project’s celebration of African cultural diversity and its aim of reaching gospel music audiences across different countries.

The inspiration behind the album is drawn from biblical scriptures, particularly Psalm 46:4 and John 7:37–39, which speak about the river of God and the promise of living water through the Holy Spirit.

According to Joe Mettle, the project is designed to encourage deeper fellowship with the Holy Spirit while inspiring listeners through worship, prayer and the declaration of God’s Word.

The release follows the successful staging of the 2026 edition of Joe Mettle Ministries’ annual Praise Reloaded event, themed The River, which was held at the Accra Sports Stadium on June 28, 2026.

Ahead of the event, Joe Mettle released Faithful, which served as the lead single and introduced the central theme of the album.

Unlike conventional studio projects, The River (Live) Vol. 1 captures the atmosphere and energy of congregational worship, incorporating spontaneous praise moments and expressions of collective devotion.

The album was produced and arranged by Joe Mettle and Love Gift, with Reverb Studios serving as the executive producer.

Listeners can stream and download the 13-track project through the digital platform at https://madsol.ai/theriver.

About Reverb Studios

Reverb Studios is an independent record label and a recording, production and music marketing facility located in Sowutuom, Accra.

Founded by Joe Mettle, the studio served as the production home for The River (Live) Vol. 1, playing a central role in bringing the project to life.