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Walk Out Of Gospel Music If You’re Not In It For Money – Kwasi Ernest

Artiste manager, Kwesi Ernest has advice for gospel musicians. According to him, gospel music is a business venture. Therefore, those who are not in it for money need to quit gospel music and venture into a different career.

He made these statements on Christian Entertainment Review Show on GN TV with host Nii Noi. Moreover, according to him it is unfortunate to hear most gospel artistes claiming they do not negotiate payment terms with church leaders and event organizers. This is because they perceive that the talent is God-given.

“Every musician has to lay a structure to power or get him or her going. It’s unfortunate to hear some gospel artistes saying they aren’t in the gospel industry because of money. If you’re not in the gospel industry for the money after paying so much at Nacee’s studio and paid video director for your music video then walk out of the industry.

“Most artistes don’t want to have managers so they negotiate everything by themselves. Most gospel artistes degrade themselves to these event organizers when they have to be paid what they are due. They just ask for anything from the organizers.”

Kwesi Ernest talks about gospel musicians

Furthermore, he indicated that it is costly and challenging to record songs, market and promote them.

“Another revelation or sad issue about this treatment given to gospel artiste is because these Pastors have taken advantage of the gospel artistes but they make good profits from the sale all kinds of oil to their members which I find it very unfortunate. They are the same Church leaders who invite foreign gospel artistes to Ghana and pay them so well but treat their local stars poorly.

“Some gospel artistes shouldn’t use poverty to destroy the industry. If freely we were given, then pastors should stop collecting tithe and other offering from members.

“The Bible says, A man’s talent shall connect him to great and mighty people. Therefore, the church community should also support gospel artistes.” 

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Lawrencia Larbi-Amoah