Renowned Ghanaian highlife musician, George Kwabena Adu, popularly known as Kwabena Kwabena, has spoken out against the growing stereotype that separates gospel musicians from their secular counterparts in the Ghanaian music industry.
During an interview with Doreen Avio on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, the “Aso” hitmaker expressed concern over how some Christians portray their faith, suggesting that their actions discourage others from embracing Christianity.
“Some people feel they are more qualified to be called children of God than others,” he said. “They behave as though God belongs only to them, making it difficult for others to feel welcomed. But the truth is, God belongs to everybody.”
Kwabena Kwabena went on to highlight the struggles of fellow musician Nacee, who is widely recognized for his contributions to gospel music. According to him, Nacee originally started out as a highlife artist but transitioned into gospel due to societal expectations.
However, he revealed that backlash from the public, especially when Nacee released a love song, forced him to withhold many of his highlife tracks.
“Nacee is an exceptional musician. For those of us who know him well, he was a highlife artist before he ventured into gospel. I believe Nacee has several unreleased highlife songs that he hasn’t put out because of the stereotype,” Kwabena Kwabena added.
This revelation sheds light on the rigid divide between gospel and secular music in Ghana and how it limits artistic expression among musicians with diverse talents.
