‘It’s A Shame’ – Piesie Esther Calls Out Jealousy And Hypocrisy In Ghana’s Gospel Music
‘It’s A Shame’ – Piesie Esther Calls Out Jealousy And Hypocrisy In Ghana’s Gospel Music
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician, Piesie Esther, has voiced her concerns over what she describes as troubling behaviors undermining the growth of the gospel music sector.
In an exclusive interview with Ike De Unpredictable on Kumasi-based Angel FM, the “At33ne” hitmaker openly addressed issues of jealousy, hypocrisy, greed, and unhealthy competition among gospel artists.
Drawing on her 21 years of experience, Piesie Esther noted that while gospel musicians are called to spread the message of love and unity, many instead engage in sabotage and rivalry.
“I’ve been in the industry long enough to see a lot of unhealthy competition. People claim to be spreading the word of God, yet there’s sabotage happening behind the scenes,” she lamented.
She further disclosed that some artists deliberately refuse to perform at events if colleagues they dislike are on the same lineup, a practice she believes contradicts the very essence of gospel music.
The conversation deepened when host Ike De Unpredictable, who is also an event organizer, shared his frustration over gospel musicians turning down invitations due to personal feuds. According to him, this level of division is rare in secular music, where even rivals often put differences aside for the success of a show.
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Piesie Esther admitted that Ike’s testimony aligned with her own observations, saying it was “unfortunate but unsurprising.”
Beyond gospel music, she linked the culture of envy and pretense to a broader societal problem in Ghana, emphasizing that such attitudes stifle collaboration and progress across many sectors.
“The hypocrisy, pretense, and hatred are too much. These behaviors don’t just hurt the gospel industry—they affect the nation as a whole,” she stressed.
Her candid remarks have sparked conversations within the gospel fraternity and beyond, with many reflecting on whether the industry can overcome rivalry and truly embrace its mission of spreading peace, love, and unity.
Source: hypesmediagh.com
