Gospel artist Obaapa Christy, formerly Christiana Love, revealed that after completing Junior High School, she consciously chose not to go for her Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) results, anticipating unfavorable outcomes.
While she dedicated time to study, she held a strong belief that her academic performance wouldn’t meet expectations.
Speaking with Roselyn Felli on Joy Prime’s morning show, she expressed her certainty about not passing the exams and emphasized that she didn’t regret this decision.
Obaapa Christy recalled her preference for singing and praying for sick classmates, often being called upon to lead worship at school.
Additionally, she enjoyed running errands for her tutors. She confessed a dislike for “dictation” and claimed to experience instant headaches during such activities.
Despite acknowledging that she might have excelled in education if she had focused her mind on studying, she firmly believes in her calling as a gospel artist.
She sees her journey into gospel music not as a missed opportunity in education but as a manifestation of divine grace guiding her path. Obaapa Christy expressed gratitude for her current role as a gospel artist, stating that she might have pursued a different field if she had chosen a more academic path.
It’s worth noting that BECE is significant in Ghana for certification and selection into Senior High Schools and Technical Institutes, with continuous assessment contributing 30% and the external examination contributing 70% to the total assessment. Eligible candidates are in the third year of Junior High Schools approved by the Ghana Education Service.
