Veteran Ghanaian gospel singer Esther Smith has spoken out in solidarity with fellow musician Cwesi Oteng, following his recent revelations about spiritual attacks and envy within the gospel music industry.
Cwesi Oteng had earlier claimed in an interview on Joy Prime’s “Changes” that his debut album was taken to cemeteries and other dark places in an attempt to spiritually sabotage his breakthrough.
Reacting to the shocking claims, Esther Smith took to her official Facebook page, confirming that she too has faced similar hostility. Her emotional post has since gone viral, sparking a wave of reactions from fans and fellow gospel artists alike.
“Hmmm this industry. You see, if you are genuine, they will fight and deal with you until you give up,” she wrote. “There are a lot of evil things going around that if you pray hard, you can definitely see it. You don’t need a prophet to tell you this.”
The gospel legend went on to describe how such attacks are not limited to career sabotage but extend into personal areas like health, finances, and relationships. “Sometimes they can work through your relationship, your financial [life], even your health,” she added, stressing the importance of constant prayer.
Esther Smith’s post aligns with Cwesi Oteng’s earlier narrative where he disclosed that his music and style, which deviated from the traditional gospel norm, drew spiritual resistance and envy from established musicians.
“When I stepped out into gospel music, I was like a fresh idea and I started breaking a lot of grounds where gospel had not entered… People were doing all sorts of things. They took my album to places; people took it to cemeteries,” Oteng revealed.
While some social media users are urging Cwesi Oteng to name individuals behind the alleged acts, others are affirming that such stories are not new in the gospel music space. The conversation has reignited debates around spiritual warfare in creative industries, especially within the religious music sector.
Esther Smith concluded her post with a message of hope and perseverance: “God will come through for you if you are genuinely called. If I tell you what I went through and what I am going through, you will feel sorry for me. But I know my Redeemer lives.”
As the discussion deepens, many in the public and industry circles are calling for introspection and spiritual accountability in Ghana’s gospel fraternity.
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