The assertion by Prophet Nigel Gaisie that there are no wealthy church instrumentalists has been challenged by legendary music producer Fred Kyei Mensah, popularly known as Fredyma.
Speaking on Onua FM, Fredyma said he was surprised by the prophet’s assertion, especially since they have a cordial relationship and that Nigel Gaisie has seen his progress over the years.
He explained that his journey proves that instrumentalists can thrive financially through their craft.
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According to him, his life changed only after he committed to music. Before that, he worked as a manager at a Shell fuel station but struggled to make any gains.
Music, he said, allowed him to build a comfortable life.
“I disagree with Prophet Nigel Gaisie. Me, as an instrumentalist, has he not seen that I’m doing well? I first worked at Shell as a fuel station manager and didn’t get anything, but through music I’ve supported three of my children through university, bought land, and built a house. For the past 35 years, everything I’ve achieved has come from music,” he said.
Prophet Nigel Gaisie, during a recent church service, spoke about the financial struggles he believes most church instrumentalists face.
He argued that in nearly 28 years of ministry, he has never encountered an instrumentalist who is wealthy.
He added that many church singers, despite spending most of their time at the altar, often find themselves doing odd jobs just to get by.
“In my nearly 28 years in ministry, I have never seen a wealthy instrumentalist. The singers are not far from that either. You’ll see them at washing bays washing cars or doing other small jobs just to survive most of the time,” he said.
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@onuaonline I disagree with Prophet Nigel Gaisie’s claim that no instrumentalist has ever become successful. – Fred Kyei Mensah #OnuaFM #OnuaShowbiz ♬ original sound – onuaonline
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