Renowned gospel musician Sonnie Badu has advised blending spirit-filled and commercialised gospel music.
In an interview on Morning Starr with Naa Dedei Tettey on Wednesday, Sonnie Badu highlighted the need to balance commercial and spiritual elements in gospel music. He further cautioned against prioritising commercialisation over spirituality in gospel music, emphasising the need to balance the two elements.
“Regret comes in at the end of the day after realising you were solely spirit-filled and have missed so many opportunities,” he stated.
Sonnie Badu also noted that uploading songs on digital platforms incurs costs, and therefore, commercialising spirit-filled music can be of financial benefit to gospel musicians, allowing them to sustain their craft and gift. He also urged gospel musicians to balance commercialisation and spirituality.
“Leverages gained after your music blesses the world becomes a plus for your craft,” he remarked.
He further explained that music and the soul work together, so regardless of the language barrier, your music can be impactful and globally accepted if you are outstanding in your craft.
The gospel musician also disclosed that his upcoming “Afro Monty” concert in partnership with Silicon House will take place on November 29 at the Independence Square. Badu also shared that the event is free, promising Ghanaians an extraordinary experience that will raise the bar and exceed expectations.
“If you don’t come early, you’re going to miss your seat because it’s free at the Independence Square,” he added.
