I Lost My Job 5 Days After Releasing “It is Finished” – Ewura Abena

Ghanaian gospel artist Ewura Abena has revealed how unforeseen life events inspired her latest release, “All is Well.” Speaking on Daybreak Hitz with Doreen Avio, Abena detailed the difficulties she faced following the release of her previous single, “It is Finished,” on April 7, 2023.

Just five days after the release, Abena was terminated from her job due to not meeting a specific performance target. “I released ‘This Far’ on October 7, 2022. It went well and marked my return after a long break from ‘Agye Me Nkwa.’ Then on April 7, 2023, I released ‘It Is Finished,’ and on April 12, I was fired from work. It was like the ‘It is Finished’ finished my job,” she recounted.

Abena explained that she was dismissed because she did not meet the required 24 percent target, achieving 23.8 percent instead. “It wasn’t as though I was given a prior notice, but I was told I wasn’t able to hit the 24 percent target,” she said.

She also noted a troubling pattern in her life, where each new song release is followed by significant challenges. “At that moment, it felt easy to think history was repeating itself. That is what happened to me previously. I release a song, it does well, and then something happens—sometimes an accident or various problems arise,” she added.

After her dismissal, Abena faced further difficulties in finding new employment. “From April to September, I was jobless, and it was very tough. Despite releasing albums and going on tours, no one knew the struggles I was facing. Eventually, I found a part-time administrative role at a hospital, but it was challenging,” she said.

Abena recounted that despite the difficulties, including an accident that left her on crutches and unpaid for her part-time work, she found solace and strength in her faith. “I wasn’t paid because it was part-time, not even on the day I had the accident. I became bitter, but I realized God’s plan was greater. He took me away from a job that was hard and kept me away from my kids,” she said.

She credited her renewed sense of hope and stability to divine intervention. “In that time, glory to God, I had personal space with Him, and I saw His blessings. I realized that when we worship, we exalt Him and His promises over our problems,” she explained.

Abena’s faith was further rewarded when she received a new job offer from the government, which she sees as a testament to God’s provision. “When God commissions, He makes provisions for it,” she concluded.