'God didn't call me for some gatekeepers who control which songs DJs play to break me' — Ceccy Twum

Gospel musician Ceccy Twum has alleged that a select group of powerful business figures, whom she described as “Gatekeepers,” determine which songs receive airplay and which are sidelined by DJs in Ghana’s music industry.

Speaking on Changes with Roselyn Felli on JoyPrime, Ceccy Twum said these individuals wield significant influence over the industry, shaping the visibility and success of artists. Despite what she described as attempts to suppress or control her music, she maintained that her purpose and calling remain divinely inspired.

"I heard there’s a group called ‘Gatekeepers’ that tells DJs which songs to play and which ones not to play," she stated.

The gospel artiste said she constantly reminds herself that her success comes from God, not human approval.

"I always say to myself that when I was nobody and God pulled me from wherever I was and brought me here, you did not make me for you to break me," she added.

Ceccy Twum’s comments add to the growing debate about gatekeeping and the concentration of power among a few influential figures within Ghana’s music industry.