Celestine Donkor has expressed her belief that Nathaniel Bassey’s recent advice to Ghanaian gospel musicians stems from a sense of guilt. In an interview on Ghana360news, the ‘Agbe Boloo’ gospel singer suggested that Nathaniel made the statement because Nigerian artists often receive more recognition and attention in Ghana compared to their Ghanaian counterparts.
“You receive a call for an event, there are about five Nigerian artistes on it and you know that they have paid them huge sums of money but the moment you put your cards on the table, that is the end of the conversation,” she said.
She also highlighted the challenge that Ghanaian artists face in gaining substantial recognition in Nigeria, contrasting it with the favorable reception that Nigerian artists receive in Ghana.
“For me I think this prophecy was inspired by guilt. It was inspired by guilt because you host a concert in somebody’s country, you put only two of their celebrated artistes on their concert. And because you are feeling guilty about the whole thing clashing with some concerts that are already going on, you prophesy that our time will come,” she noted.
According to her perspective, Celestine Donkor believes that Nathaniel Bassey should have directed his advice towards encouraging the Nigerian music industry to be more open and receptive to Ghanaian musicians, instead of offering advice to Ghanaian artists.
“I respect Nathaniel Bassey so much but I pray that he will also use the same platform like that, when he gets on the stage of Experience, when he gets on big platforms. He is a global icon. We honour and celebrate him. He should also speak that give your brothers in sister in Ghana a chance,” she said.
Celestine Donkor’s remarks follow Nathaniel Bassey’s suggestion at the Jesus Encounter Concert in Accra that Ghanaian gospel musicians should create more songs in English to reach broader global audiences. His statement has reignited the debate surrounding the significance of language in song appreciation.
The discourse encompasses contrasting views, with some asserting that language is inconsequential, while others argue that gospel music’s strength lies in its message. The latter group believes it is advisable to use a language that a vast audience can understand and connect with, emphasizing the importance of a message that resonates widely.
Source: Ghana360news.com
