Renowned gospel artiste Celestine Donkor has recently revealed her decision to refrain from commenting on LGBTQ rights in Ghana, citing previous negative feedback as the reason behind her silence.
In a recent interview, the acclaimed singer-songwriter expressed her desire to speak out on political and LGBTQ-related issues.
However, she expressed concerns about potential backlash if her opinions do not align with societal expectations.
Mrs. Donkor emphasised the challenges musicians face when sharing their opinions on sensitive topics, stating, “As you have decided to share your opinion on issues of politics or LGBTQ, before you realise, some people will say you’re a musician, so you have to shut up and focus on your music career.”
To avoid potential trouble, she explained that musicians are now prioritizing their craft to entertain their fans.
“By the grace of God, we are focusing our attention solely on the music that we are doing for now,” she concluded.
Celestine Donkor is a Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter.
In March 2021, she was among the Top 30 Most Influential Women in Music by the 3Music Awards Women’s Brunch. She founded the Celestial Praise, an annual Gospel music concert.
