A recent comment by Cwesi Oteng has sparked discussions on social media, prompting gospel singer Esther Smith to share her own experiences with “evil” forces in the gospel music industry.
In response to Oteng’s account of how some gospel musicians allegedly took his album to a cemetery to sabotage it, Esther revealed that she, too, had faced similar challenges. She expressed her frustration on Facebook, stating, “If you are genuine, they will fight you until you give up. There are many evil things going on, and if you pray hard, you will see it for yourself. You don’t need a prophet to tell you. Sometimes, they attack your relationships, finances, and health. But if you know, you know. Keep praying, God will come through for you if you’re genuinely called. The industry is full of evil—it’s sad!”
On Joy Prime’s Changes, Cwesi Oteng shared his experience of facing resistance when he entered the gospel music scene. His unique style of music and rapid rise seemed to trigger jealousy among some colleagues, who feared he might overshadow their success. He alleged that his debut album, which included hits like I Win and God Dey Bless Me, was taken to cemeteries and other mysterious locations in an attempt to block his breakthrough.
While some are encouraging Cwesi to name names, others, including Esther Smith, have confirmed that such incidents are not uncommon in the gospel music world.
