You've strayed if you sing secular songs; it's wrong — Gospel musician to Christians

Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician, Apostle Lenny Akpadie, has expressed strong disapproval of Christians singing secular songs, stating that it goes against their faith.

Speaking in an interview on Joy Prime, Apostle Akpadie emphasized that since Christianity centers on Jesus Christ, any form of expression that deviates from that focus cannot be considered Christian.

When asked whether Christians who sing secular music have strayed, he reacted, "You have strayed big time. The standard is set by God, and He says there's no union between light and darkness."

The gospel artiste further criticized the practice of gospel musicians allowing secular artistes to write songs for them.

According to him, this is a wrong approach because secular musicians lack the spiritual backing needed to compose songs that are spirit-filled and aligned with Christian teachings.

"Those gospel musicians missed it. You can't write me a song; where is the Holy Spirit? You see, it's a defilement. The Holy Ghost is our teacher, and I receive songs from the Holy Ghost," Apostle Akpadie asserted.

He stressed that both the message and the messenger are equally important in gospel music, adding that gospel ministers should deliver songs that reflect their beliefs and are inspired by the Holy Spirit.

Apostle Akpadie's comments come in light of collaborations where well-known secular musicians like Kuami Eugene and Kwabena Kwabena have written songs for gospel artistes, a trend he firmly opposes.