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Gospel artist, Piesie Esther has highlighted the not-so-righteous aspects of the gospel music scene in a candid interview on Kumasi’s Angel FM with host Ike De Unpredictable.
The vocalist, recognized for her strong voice and motivational songs, discussed the difficulties and problems she feels are hindering the gospel music industry, such as dishonesty, envy, and avarice.
“I’ve been in the industry long enough to know that there’s a lot of unhealthy competition. People claim to be spreading the word of God, yet there is a lot of sabotage happening behind the scenes,” Piesie Esther shared. Her candid comments on the show sparked a conversation about the state of the gospel music scene in Ghana.
The artist, acknowledged for her skills with nominations at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), voiced her dissatisfaction regarding the absence of unity among gospel artists.
“There are some who will go as far as refusing to perform at events if they know another artist they don’t like is on the same bill,” she continued. “This is not what God’s word is about. It’s sad to see this kind of behaviour in an industry meant to spread love, peace, and unity.”
Ike De Unpredictable, the show’s host, expressed his own frustrations as someone who organizes events. He disclosed that certain gospel musicians have chosen not to take part in his events because of personal conflicts with other musicians scheduled to perform.
“This doesn’t happen in secular music. Even if two secular artists have differences, they can still work together for the sake of the show. But with gospel artists, it’s a different story altogether,” he noted. “Gospel artists are supposed to be ambassadors of God, but the competition and egos often overshadow their mission.”
Piesie Esther appeared surprised by Ike’s disclosure, yet she conceded that his encounters reflected what she had long believed.
“It’s shocking to hear, but honestly, it doesn’t surprise me. There is so much jealousy and competition that some people forget the very reason why they are in the industry in the first place,” she said.
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