Ghanaian gospel musician Nhyira Betty
Ghanaian gospel musician Nhyira Betty has opened up about one of the most painful experiences of her life, the ordeal she faced at her former church after deciding to marry.
In an exclusive interview with award-winning blogger Zionfelix on The Uncut Show, the singer recounted how the Christ Apostolic Church branch at Accra New Town frustrated her marriage plans to the point that she was forced to relocate her wedding to Kumasi with her husband.
According to Nhyira Betty, everything began when she officially announced her intention to marry.
Rather than receiving support and encouragement from the church she had served faithfully for years, she was met with opposition, unnecessary restrictions and disapproval from its leadership.
The talented gospel artiste, who rose to prominence in 2012 after releasing her debut album in 2007, described the experience as heartbreaking and deeply disappointing, especially coming from people she once considered her spiritual mentors.
Despite the ordeal, Nhyira Betty revealed that she later returned to the church out of humility and respect to express her gratitude. However, what followed left her completely devastated.
She recounted that upon her return, church leaders made her and her husband stand before the entire congregation — not to celebrate them, but to publicly embarrass and disgrace them.
Following that humiliating incident, the gospel singer decided to relocate permanently to Kumasi, where she currently lives with her family and continues to pursue her gospel music ministry.
