Some Gospel Artistes Thrive On Controversies To Stay Relevant - Celestine Donkor

Gospel artiste, Celestine Donkor, has said controversies, fame and acquisition of wealth are the only motivations for some Gospel artistes.

Some gospel musicians have been in the news lately for issues rather than the propagation of the gospel. These artistes have been rumored to have engaged in acts of adultery and backbiting.

According to her, such news creates the impression that Gospel musicians are in for controversies and fame and not to minister the word through music.

Speaking on 'Let’s Talk Showbiz' with Doreen Avio on Joy News, Celestine stated that the trend is worrying.

“It’s true, it’s happening, it looks like a trend but I see it as something that has existed for long...I always say the fact that you are a gospel artiste or branded as a gospel artiste does not mean that your mission is to reach out, no!"

"Some are seeing it as a business and an opportunity to be known, to be famous and it all boils down to you being an artiste,” she said.

Celestine Donkor added that some other gospel artistes make efforts to draw negative attention to themselves and end up tarnishing the image of all gospel musicians.

The ‘Ókronkron Hene’’ hitmaker, however, raised concerns over tagging all gospel artistes with this negativity.

“My worry is the way people sometimes box everybody together because we are all gospel artistes,” she said.

Celestine Donkor is currently promoting her new song titled 'Bigger' which features Nigerian gospel artiste Steve Crown.

The singer also revealed preparations for 'Celestial Praiz 2018' which will come off on May 25 at the Perez Dome in Accra.

Watch the video of the interview below: