Gospel singer and pastor, Sonnie Badu, recently disclosed his choice to limit his children’s exposure to YouTube citing worries over the prevalence of LGBTQ+ content.
During his conversation with Nana Romeo on Accra FM, he conveyed unease about the existence of gay undertones, even on seemingly wholesome platforms like Disney World.

He emphasized the extensive LGBTQ+ representation, highlighting that a considerable proportion of American gospel musicians are members of the LGBT+ community. He elaborated that nearly 78 percent of American gospel musicians identify as gay, indicating that this information might encourage Ghanaian churches to reassess playing songs by such individuals.

“This LGBTQ agenda is not just in Africa, it’s not just in Ghana. It’s everywhere in the world. It’s frightening. In schools, cartoons, commercials, and in America, Atlanta Georgia has a high gay rate. So, personally, in my house, my kids don’t watch YouTube anymore,”he said adding that previously, children’s movies were innocent and enjoyable, a contrast to the current situation.

“As a parent, it is very disturbing,” he remarked, noting that while it may not disturb those without children, it is profoundly distressing for parents. “It is the most painful thing” he added.

He further highlighted the pervasive nature of LGBTQ+ representation, claiming that a significant percentage of American gospel musicians are part of the LGBT+ community. Badu detailed that nearly 78 percent of American gospel musicians identify as gay, adding that this revelation could prompt Ghanaian churches to reconsider playing songs by such artists.

He continued by saying, “In America, about 78% of gospel musicians there are gay; most of these popular musicians whose songs we play on our airwaves and in our churches are into LGBT activities. If you get to know them, you won’t play their songs again. Even some of the bishops that we follow and listen to are involved in LGBT activities,” he said.

He said he was once warned by a fellow gospel musician not to interfere in such matters.

“One of the gospel musicians even warned me to mind my business when I see the things they’re involved in because they know I am conservative,” he said.