Gospel musician Apostle Lenny Akpadie voiced his concerns about the direction of the gospel music industry, highlighting a trend towards sensuality and a loss of originality.
According to Akpadie, certain gospel musicians in Ghana are prioritizing self-promotion over the core message of spreading the gospel.
He expressed worry that the focus on appearance and attire is overshadowing the spiritual message intended in gospel music, leading to a decline in its original purpose.
During the interview, he remarked, “Your attention is on the dress the ladies are wearing more than the message. You’re looking at how they move themselves and it’s so attractive that you lose the message. We are getting less and less of spiritualized sheep doing gospel music and introducing the world.”
The “Most High God” singer also gave examples to support his argument, citing instances where gospel musicians appeared to be more focused on promoting their personal brand rather than God’s work.
“Gifty came here last week,” Akpadie mentioned, referencing a specific incident on Joy Prime. “She was talking about her brand and promoting herself. That’s carnality! There’s an extent to which you promote your work because what you are looking for, God is looking for it for you more than yourself.”
Overall, Akpadie’s comments reflect a broader concern within the gospel music community about maintaining the spiritual essence and authenticity of the genre amidst increasing commercialization and focus on personal image.
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