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GHANAIAN GOSPEL SINGERS, FAME DRUNK OR PURE VANITY?

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It is a known fact that Ghanaian gospel singers come onto the scene meek, respectful with an air of the African gospel singer attitude (dressing from head to toe for females with archaic head gears and normal shoes for men). But what do we see? After one hit, they tend to wear everything from mini skirt to timber heels. The make-up of the women can paint storey buildings and the men wear shoes with tips which can house Robin-hood and his ancestors,  sometimes with mini dog chains.

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During interviews they tend to say they have been blessed and their dressing must depict it. Their wigs can now buy a hundred village hungry girls and the cost of their shoes can build a hundred mud houses for villagers in need.  Horrible if you ask me. Wherever in the Bible prophets spoke of the poor going hungry to dress ministers? I thought people of God and followers were asked to sell their things to feed the poor? Their former videos of a picture of the Whiteman Jesus Christ and a prayer group stamping on the devil turn into parading flashy cars and being treated like African presidents being given special treatments in other countries.

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Even the whites who brought Christianity to the shores of Africa deceived with psychology, but you do it to the extreme. You should at least hide the lions which hide in sheep wool for a bit longer, if not, get touchy songs that will convert people. Some of us are getting tired of the 90% fake yous overshadowing the 10% in your world, PRAISE THE LIVING LORD RIGHT! LET ALL THE GENTS SAY AMEN!

Amoafowaa Sefa Cecilia © 2014

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18 replies on “GHANAIAN GOSPEL SINGERS, FAME DRUNK OR PURE VANITY?”

hmm what u said was nothing but the perfect truth. its so annoying and shameful to see our so called gossple mucians this way. sometimes i do look at some of the and get angry within myself especially Bongreat. thats why i love Cecelia Amoafo she always know who brough her this far.

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Blinded by Bling, fame and money they promote a gospel not written in the Bible. There is nothing wrong with some make-up (not the Clown look) and wearing nice clothes but as Gospel singers they are supposed to represent Jesus Christ and they should act accordingly. Having money does not suddenly make you one of God’s favorites. It’s like many entertainers and sports figures who get caught doing wrong, then they miraculously “find Jesus” (Hmm… Did not know Jesus was lost?!) Moderation in all things. Some of these folks should read the story of Lazarus and the rich man. All his money did not save him from damnation. Money cannot buy salvation.

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It’s as though you’re my brain twin. Exactly my sentiments. You should see how boastful most of them become. It is so shocking. Recently a gospel singer called Ama Boahemaa, who sang some pathetic Christian songs which touched the hearts of Ghanaians suddenly ended up bleaching like a white pig and she supposedly said it was because of milk from abroad. Funny. It is horrible how these gospel singers behave and justify their behaviours.

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Sadly, humans are the very worst representatives of Christ. Humans will always disappoint us, always. Yet, what else have we until we are old enough to use our own minds to discover the fallacy put into all belief systems? When we come of age to question what those seeking power and control have done to corrupt the belief systems then we turn away from God due to these vile corruptions. We have a saying, “you cannot throw the baby out with the bath water”. Once you can see the corruption and self-serving individuals who taint God’s word and use it to hurt others then you can begin to chip away at the garbage that has been used to hide God’s love. Humans will always fail but the ones to whom wisdom is awarded are the ones who learn from their mistakes and work to right whatever wrongs they or others have caused. We are all responsible for our fellow brother or sister regardless of culture, race, belief systems or religions. Many people pray in earnest for wealth and fame but just look at what it has done to the people who receive it? Few are able to handle it and fall away from who they really are to commit acts that are disgusting. I would like to think that if I were gifted fame or fortune that I would use it to help all those for whom my heart aches now but I do not know how it would affect me as I have never had to deal with such attention, wealth, and power. I feel sorry for these people because they are surrounded with people who do not care about them and when their spotlight dims they will realize they are standing alone, for they have stepped upon those who really mattered to get to the “prize”. Thank you again for your thought provoking work . Blessings and peace to you.

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Wow! Thank you for your great insight into the religious system. Your mention of how it might affect you
because you have never had to deal with such attention is so objective. Thank you again for your contribution.

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Dearest Cecelia,

I was not always so objective! It has taken me the last two decades to learn to first tolerate my fellow human beings, then learn to love them, pity them, and then eventually forgive them for being human. I am certainly not perfect and have no lack of critics but I now try to look past the stupidity and foolishness of those in the spotlight. I, too, still become quite disgusted when I see Bible holding “celebrities” fall prey to the lust of fame and money. They lead so many people away from God and his love and that still kindles anger within me.

Do not get me wrong, I am still a ‘work in progress’ because there exist people and injustices that I cannot tolerate or forgive. The evil perpetrated by humans to humans is sickening, maddening and rage inducing. These religious personalities will face God one day and have to answer for every soul they turned away from God. The blood of many will be on their heads as surely as if they shot them. That is why I pity them. That doesn’t mean that their actions do not anger and frustrate me but I try hard to see these misguided people through the loving eyes of God and not mankind. Sometimes I succeed, sometimes I do not but I had spent the first two decades of my life living as rage toward myself, God, and everyone else. Many horrible things have happened in my life, for which I could use anyone to be bitter and hateful but I realized I am sinning against someone whether I know it or not. Whether my actions or inactions are at play, they are affecting someone and hurt and pain are the result. I actively try to avoid hurting anyone but I know others perceptions of being hurt/offended can lead another to hold malice against me.

I must confess, I knowingly hold malice toward two of my uncles and my dead father for stealing my innocence beginning when I was 8 years old. I held great anger toward God for many reasons, the poverty in which I grew up, the violent home life, the fact I developed a debilitating disease in my fourth year of life, the fact that I had to care for my disabled mother for 37 years, and/.or the persecution from humanity , which I experienced on a daily basis. Those are just the highlights of my life’s struggles but through all that mess and rage, Christ held me close and loved me when no one else did. I am not preaching to convert anyone, I am only sharing my experience so that it may help you on your journey for understanding. I prayed that God would gift me understanding of why all the horrible things in my life happened, why my life has had to be a constant struggle. He gave me that gift. I clearly understand and see all the connections for everything that I have lived with or survived. I have used every circumstance in my life to help another struggling to get through a similar event in their own. I know pain on every level to its most profound depths but it has caused me to look ever upwards. I am sorry for taking so much space on your blog. I have been told I am very “wordy”, ha ha ha. Who would have thought it?

Blessings to you Cecelia and deep peace.

Tina

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Wow Tina! You’ve been through so much. I guess we have one thing in common though, our innocence being taken from us when young. I have and I’m still taking care of my siblings and asthmatic mother since I was eight. Growing up on the street selling anything to care for my family and I was not easy. I bore the grudge but no more. I have been able to go through college and I’m still pushing my four siblings through school is sill not easy, The last will start High school this year. The first is getting to 2nd year at the university, the second completed high school this year, and the third is in 2nd year going on to third year in high school. I must say that bitterness caused me to hate my step father but I realised it pushed and is still pushing me to attain greatness. We are after-all human and the human in us manifest everyday. The problem I have is the peace I lack when I see these blessers turning so materialistic. Makes one doubt the very essence of the peace the church can give by drawing humans closer to God.

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I am so sorry for you Cecelia. No child should have to endure such abuse and responsibility. We must mature quickly to survive and help our family members survive. Unless you have walked a similar path then know one can truly understand that we mourn for the innocence lost just so those charged to protect us could pleasure themselves. So many children, both male and female, fall victim to the “animals” that prey upon the weak and vulnerable.

It is sad we carry this common bond but I am happy for you because you are a fighter and will stand with courage to challenge the injustices in the world. It is difficult being strong all the time so be sure to be gentle with yourself for the journey of survival is a long one. Blessings to you.

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I’m sure I would have trouble with that too. It’s bad enough when the “worldly” folks make fools of themselves, but those who profess to be saints of God–oh, how I cringe.

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Many cringe. I travelled and this came up in a conversation. Many expressed their disgust triggering this post. All the pictures associated are pictures of so called ministers, the first is sometimes okay but you need to follow her to see her make-ups sometimes. It is horrible how they overdo it.

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