Gospel artiste, Obaapa Christy is urging Ghanaians to pray for gospel musicians instead of overly bashing them when they go wrong, emphasizing that preaching the word of God through music does not make gospel artistes angels. They are human too and are likely to make mistakes like everyone else.
In an interview with Graphic Showbiz on Monday, January 29, at her restaurant Obaapa Essen in Dansoman, Accra, she stated that chastising gospel musicians when they make mistakes is not the right approach.
She asserted, “There is no need saying all sorts of things to dampen their spirits. I sometimes hear not too good comments about gospel musicians when their issues come up, and they can be very disheartening.”
Continuing, she asked, “Inasmuch as we are gospel musicians, we are mere mortals and we are bound to make mistakes too. Some media persons and Ghanaians dwell on the negatives instead of focusing on the positives. What is the point in rejoicing over someone’s downfall?”
The Metease hitmaker also took the opportunity to advise her colleagues, stating, “I always say that when you place value on yourself, no event organiser will pay you whatever they want but rather give what is due you when you are hired to perform. I have done this for over 20 years for anyone to just pay me any amount. I am paid what I am due and that is because I am worth it.”
She is set to release her new single, “Ebesesa,” on Thursday, February 1. “Ebesesa,” which literally translates to ‘it will change’ in the Akan language, encourages listeners not to give up, especially in challenging times.
