Broda Sammy, Mavis Asante and Apostle Lenny Akpadie
While many gospel music lovers may see the gospel music industry to be full of love and peace, several Ghanaian gospel musicians have publicly criticised some various aspects of their industry.
From issues such as disunity, hypocrisy, ungodliness and finances, here are some gospel musicians who have spoken up against the gospel music industry.
Broda Sammy:
The outspoken gospel musician has been on various platforms accusing most of his colleagues in the industry of hypocrisy, disunity and lack of genuine spirituality.
He also accused many gospel artistes who compose songs in English of discriminating against their colleagues who write songs in the local dialect.
Mavis Asante:
In a conversation with GhanaWeb in 2024, the versatile gospel musician stated that a lack of love in the industry is holding back its progress.
“I think the only thing we lack as gospel musicians is love… If we are doing the work of God without love, then we have a problem,” she said.
Reverend Kwasi Boateng:
The veteran musician, in an interview in January 2025, rebutted claims by Prophet Nigel Gaisie that the Gospel music industry was united.
Citing his own experiences, Reverend Kwasi Boateng mentioned how none of his colleagues came to his assistance during a difficult moment in his life. Adding that “this cannot be a spirit of unity.”
Apostle Lenny Akpadie:
Apostle Lenny Akpadie did not hold back on what he saw as the canalisation of the gospel music industry in Ghana.
In a 2024 interview, he pointed fingers at some female gospel artistes who wear revealing dresses and talk about themselves and their brand more than the message of Christ.
“We are getting less and less of spiritualised sheep doing gospel music and introducing of the world,” he said.
Patience Nyarko:
In late 2023, after a call by Nigerian gospel musician Nathaniel Bassey for Ghanaian gospel artistes to compose more songs in English, Patience Nyarko lambasted the industry for its ‘hypocrisy,’ stating how she faced backlash for advising her colleagues to focus on the message over language.
Bash Luks:
The CEO and founder of Lot Fire Records, stated that there was a decline in Gospel music due to a diminishing fear of God among many artistes.
He blamed it on the various temptations that the modern music industry faces, including “ungodly” lifestyles and a focus on material possessions.
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