Award-winning Ghanaian gospel musician Piesie Esther has revealed that she has not yet made a firm decision on working with secular artistes.
Speaking on Prime Time with George Quaye on Joy Prime, Piesie Esther addressed one of the most debated topics in Ghana’s gospel music industry: gospel and secular music collaborations.
Over the years, gospel musicians featuring secular artistes and vice versa have sparked mixed reactions from fans, religious leaders, and industry stakeholders. Some see these partnerships as an opportunity to expand reach and promote unity within the creative space, while others believe they could dilute the spiritual essence of gospel music.
Asked whether she would consider recording a song with a secular artiste, Piesie Esther responded with caution.
“I have not made up my mind yet to make music with secular musicians,” she stated.
Pressed on whether there were particular secular artistes she would like to collaborate with, she admitted it would be difficult to mention names at this time.
According to her, the hesitation is not rooted in criticism of secular musicians. She clarified that she does not see anything inherently wrong with such collaborations.
“There’s nothing wrong with doing a song with secular musicians,” she explained.
However, she acknowledged that the reaction from her own gospel community remains a significant consideration.
“My own people will be the ones to bash me because they may not understand,” she added.
Her remarks highlight the pressure gospel artistes often face in balancing artistic growth and broader industry engagement with the expectations of a faith-based audience. In Ghana, where gospel music is closely tied to church culture and Christian values, musicians are frequently held to high spiritual and moral standards by their followers.
Despite anticipating criticism, the award-winning singer remains optimistic that perspectives will eventually shift.
“For now, they may lack understanding, but I believe a time will come when it will be easier to collaborate with secular artistes,” she said.
For Piesie Esther, any decision to collaborate will require careful thought, prayer, and discernment. As one of Ghana’s most respected gospel voices, she appears committed to protecting both her ministry and her relationship with her core audience.
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