Popular Ghanaian gospel musician Obaapa Christy has added her voice to the ongoing debate about Christians singing secular songs.

According to her, it is not wrong for Christians to sing secular music or for secular artistes to perform gospel songs, stating that God loves everyone.

In an interview on Hitz FM on August 21, 2024, Obaapa Christy explained that not all secular music is inappropriate.

She cited artistes like Amakye Dede and King Paluta, whose songs, such as "Aseda," are not profane and can be similar to gospel music, even if they don't explicitly mention God.

“It is not wrong for Christians to sing secular songs, neither is it wrong for secular artistes to sing gospel songs. God loves everyone.

“When it comes to music, we have secular music, we have gospel music and we have profane music… a song like Aseda is not that different from a gospel song, just that it doesn’t explicitly mention God,” she said.

She argued that singing Hiplife or other secular genres does not make someone a non-believer or unworthy of heaven, as everyone has a God-given purpose.

“Someone who sings Hiplife does not mean the person is a non-believer or would not go to heaven. That is his God-given purpose here on earth. Everyone has a purpose, even troublemakers,” she added.

Obaapa Christy urged people not to judge anyone for their choices, stating, “It is not for you or anyone to judge. Leave what they are doing to God.”

Currently, Kwabena Kwabena's 'Fakye Me' featuring Obaapa Christy, has been described by many as a powerful gospel song.

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