Recent times have seen Obaapa Christie refresh her classic No Weapon, Kofi Owusu Peprah rework his father’s evergreen Matwen, Ronica Sings revamp Enye Wo, and Joe Mettle earn applause for his take on Cindy Thompson’s Akokyem Nyame.

Joining this growing trend is singer Mavis Asante, who earlier this month released a refreshed version of Aseda, the debut hit that shot her to fame 16 years ago after TV3’s Mentor Season 4.

She is confident her new rendition, Aseda Reloaded, will resonate strongly with and win over stylish, youthful and trendy gospel lovers.

Speaking to Graphic Showbiz on Monday, November 24, Mavis expressed excitement about the project, describing it as a version crafted for today’s fast-paced, trend-driven audience.

“I aim to catch ‘swag’ listeners with Aseda Reloaded,” she said.

She explained that this reworked edition blends a modern gospel feel with the original song’s uplifting message to appeal to a new generation of fans.

“Apart from the fact that my fans asked for it, I wanted to reintroduce the song and give it a more present-day style and deeper meaning to the message,” she added.

The new version features full live instrumentation—a process she admits was both demanding and challenging compared to the original production.

 However, she is thrilled with the outcome. “The results were worth the risk,” she added. (Read Akosua Serwaa is not only spouse of Daddy Lumba - Kumasi High Court)

Reflecting on the decision to revisit the song after more than a decade, Mavis noted that her personal and spiritual growth inspired the title Reloaded.

“The Bible says we shall move from grace to grace, so after 16 years, I'm more mature and experienced now. That's why we named it Reloaded—it's packed in terms of everything, both physical and spiritual,” she explained.

She also revealed that renowned actress Nana Ama McBrown played a key role in encouraging the remake. “Whenever she meets me, she asks, ‘Supreme, when are you doing the remix of my favourite song for me?’” Mavis recalled, crediting the actress for nudging her back into the studio.

Mavis Asante said Aseda Reloaded is a new beginning for her, reflecting her growth and experiences over the years, and she's putting her heart and soul into it.

 “I have been through a lot, even though I hate talking about my pains and struggles, but I believe it was God who took the steering wheel and ordered my steps this far. Everything about my life, family, fans, career and the word of God inspired this song.”

Mavis is confident the new version will uplift listeners just as the first did. “I hope and believe listeners will be blessed and it will give them reasons to be grateful and thankful to God,” she added.