Gospel musician Perpetual Didier is speaking out against discrimination against gospel acts in major shows. Despite delivering high-energy live performances, gospel musicians are often overlooked in favor of secular artists.
In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, Perpetual cited the recent Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) as an example, praising Nacee’s performance above King Promise’s opening act and other secular performances. She also highlighted past Ghana Music Awards shows where gospel artistes, such as Sonnie Badu and Obaapa Christy, delivered exceptional performances surpassing those of prominent secular musicians.
Perpetual emphasized the exceptional stage skills of gospel musicians, attributing them to rigorous training and mentorship in church. She urged event organizers to recognize the value of gospel acts, saying, “Gospel musicians are all about live performances…we perform with live bands, which brings a dynamic energy to our supercharged sessions.”
Perpetual’s latest song, “Yesu Nkoa,” was inspired by her personal tragedy, the loss of her brother in January. Despite the challenges, she found solace in her faith and hopes her music will convey a message of hope to her fans.
“I’m citing Ghana Music Awards because it’s the biggest ceremony that brings all the players in the music industry together,” she said. “And over the years, we have all been witnesses to how gospel musicians always outshine their secular counterparts on stage when it comes to live performances.”
