Empress Gifty Adorye, the Ghanaian gospel singer and media personality, has sparked public backlash after hosting a discussion on United Showbiz surrounding the controversial remarks made by Bishop Dag Heward-Mills, a prominent Ghanaian preacher.
The remarks, in which Heward-Mills stated that his church does not pay musicians or instrumentalists, have caused a stir.
In the viral video that followed the broadcast, a social media user publicly called out Empress Gifty, accusing her of disrespecting a man of God on her show.
The critic expressed disappointment, especially considering that Empress had previously been married to a pastor, making the act of publicly scrutinizing a fellow preacher seem contradictory to expectations.
The commenter pointed out that no Muslim leader would face similar treatment, urging Empress to show more respect towards a Christian leader.
The debate took place during the April 19 episode of United Showbiz, where a panel, including Arnold Asamoah Baidoo, Bullgod, and MC Yaa Yeboah, analyzed the comments from Heward-Mills.
The preacher, who is the founder of Lighthouse Chapel, had been captured in a viral video expressing his stance on church musicians
. He emphasized that his church members, who learn musical instruments from a young age, should play for free, as it is not about money but about devotion to Christ. He made it clear that anyone requesting payment for their service at his church would not be welcome.
Heward-Mills’ remarks ignited heated debate on the panel, with Arnold Baidoo taking issue with the preacher’s viewpoint. Baidoo argued that even the Bible supports compensating individuals for their work, including tasks performed in a church setting.
This argument added fuel to the already charged atmosphere surrounding the topic.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
