Obaapa Christy, a gospel performer, is pleading with Ghanaians to pray for gospel musicians rather than criticizing them excessively when they make mistakes.
This is due to the fact that gospel musicians are not created angels by using music to preach the word of God. Since they are also people, they are prone to making mistakes just like everyone else.
The Metease hitmaker stated that criticizing gospel musicians for their mistakes is not the appropriate course of action during a sit-down interview with Graphic Showbiz on Monday, January 29 at her restaurant Obaapa Essen, which is situated at Dansoman, Accra.
“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.”
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“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?” she queried.
Using the occasion, Obaapa Christy also gave her colleagues advice on how to value oneself in order to get paid similarly to their secular counterparts who allegedly negotiate higher rates with event organizers.
“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 said.
Today, Thursday, February 1, marks the debut of a new track by Obaapa Christy called Ebesesa. The Akan word for “it will change” inspires listeners to persevere through any challenges they may be facing.
“We are in hard times and people are going through a lot. After COVID-19, a lot has changed and most people are not having it easy at all. This song which is accompanied by a video shot by Skyweb in Ghana gives hope to the hopeless. The lyrics are encouraging to make you know God is with you and will change your situation for you” she added.
