My Mum Wanted Me To Do Gospel Music – Kwesi Arthur
Rapper Kwesi Arthir has revealed that his mother had wanted him to join the gospel music
fraternity instead of the circular music he’s into now.
The young musician like most artistes who started from the church shot to fame with his
popular Grind song, a secular piece in a HipHop vein last year.
Despite the fact that almost everyone was jamming to the song which was an instant hit,
it seems his mother was unhappy because she wanted her son to work for God.
Kwesi Arthur made this revelation when he took his turn on the popular Delay Show
with host, Deloris Frimpong Manso.
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He however added that his mother who initially wanted him to do gospel music because of his
strong Christian background has grown to accept the path he has taken with good guidance.
“Initially, she wasn’t happy with my music career path when I started. But now, I always play my songs for her to listen and she will be like, ‘I don’t like this word, take it out’ and all that. She has always been supportive though.
“Her only wish was for me to do gospel music so when I came out with Woara, she was very happy. The song is even her ringtone now,” Kwesi Arthur said.
The Anthem rapper further said even though he’s not departed from his strict Christian upbringing,
he has fallen to temptations from women on a few ocassions.
“I don’t think I have gone wayward because I don’t take alcohol or smoke. Yes, I have fallen some few times to the temptations from women but now I’m single because I want to focus on my music.
“Music is my focus now and that is what I’m working very hard at,” he said.
Kwesi Arthur was nominated in the Viewer’s Choice Best International Act, Africa category at this year’s BET Awards.
Although he did not win, Kwesi said the nominations has shot up his “profile” on the music
scene yet he doesn’t want to see himself as a big artiste.
“I don’t think I have arrived yet because I’m still an up and coming artiste. That is how I want to see myself so that I can work very hard to reach where I desire to be,” he stated.
Kwesi Arthur is known for songs such as 8pm in Tema, Ade Akye, Back on the Wall, Devil
Knocking and Don’t Keep Me Waiting.
