Award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician Piesie Esther has disclosed that she has not yet decided whether or not to collaborate with secular artists.
Piesie Esther discussed gospel and secular music partnerships, one of the most contentious issues in Ghana’s gospel music scene, on Joy Prime’s Prime Time with George Quaye.
Fans, religious leaders, and business stakeholders have responded differently to gospel performers performing alongside secular artists and vice versa over the years. While some think these collaborations could lessen the spiritual impact of gospel music, others see them as a chance to broaden the creative community’s reach and foster togetherness.
Piesie Esther gave a cautious response when asked if she would think about recording a song with a secular musician.
“I have not made up my mind yet to make music with secular musicians,” she stated.
Her comments underscore the pressure gospel artists frequently face in juggling the demands of a faith-based audience with their artistic development and wider industry engagement.
In Ghana, where gospel music is closely tied to church culture and Christian values, musicians are often held to high spiritual and moral standards by their fans.
“There’s nothing wrong with doing a song with secular musicians,” she explained.
However, she acknowledged that the reaction from her own gospel community remains a significant consideration.
“My own people will be the ones to bash me because they may not understand,” she added.
Her comments underscore the pressure gospel artists frequently face in juggling the demands of a faith-based audience with their artistic development and wider industry engagement.
In Ghana, where gospel music is closely tied to church culture and Christian values, musicians are often held to high spiritual and moral standards by their fans.
“For now, they may lack understanding, but I believe a time will come when it will be easier to collaborate with secular artistes,” she said.
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