Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Jack Alolome has made startling revelations about the growing culture of jealousy, sabotage, and rivalry within Ghana’s gospel music industry.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Nana Romeo on Okay FM, the “Woso Me Mu” hitmaker detailed personal experiences of betrayal by colleagues he once trusted and supported.
Alolome described a disturbing pattern of pettiness and envy among some of his peers, noting how success has become a source of discomfort rather than inspiration within the gospel fraternity. He recalled a particularly painful incident where a fellow gospel artiste refused to collaborate on a project for fear that the song would elevate Alolome’s profile.
“That person told me he wouldn’t because it would be a hit and I would get all the fame, so he wouldn’t work with me,” he revealed, underscoring how such attitudes are becoming more common among gospel musicians who are expected to embody unity and spiritual fellowship.
Alolome’s disclosures didn’t stop there. He went on to recount a personal betrayal involving a travel opportunity, which he said was thwarted by the very colleague he had once helped travel abroad.
“I never considered travelling out because I didn’t see any reason to, and I didn’t have anyone to host me if I went. But when the opportunity came, I just decided to do so anyway,” he said.
According to him, after processing his documents, he was stunned to learn that the person responsible for assisting him had received a call from the gospel colleague, warning him not to help Alolome secure the visa, claiming he would not return to Ghana.
This same colleague, Alolome stated, had previously received his help to secure banking and visa documentation for an international trip. The betrayal left the gospel singer both shocked and heartbroken.
These incidents, Alolome emphasized, are reflective of a larger issue plaguing the Ghanaian gospel industry. He highlighted that what the public often sees on stage—smiles, worship, and camaraderie—can be a facade that hides deep-seated envy, competition, and spiritual manipulation behind the scenes.
His comments add to growing concerns within the creative arts sector about the toxic undercurrents affecting professional relationships in the gospel music community. Alolome’s candor has resonated with fans and fellow musicians alike, many of whom have lauded his honesty and courage in exposing the uncomfortable truths within an industry deeply rooted in faith.
As the gospel industry continues to evolve, Alolome’s revelations may serve as a wake-up call for introspection and a return to the core values of humility, love, and mutual support that define true ministry.
