Award-winning gospel musician Piesie Esther has revealed that she is currently not prepared to collaborate with secular artistes, despite expressing admiration for several non-gospel musicians in Ghana.
Speaking in an interview with George Quaye on PrimeTime on JoyPrime TV on Wednesday, February 25, the gospel singer was asked to mention any non-gospel Ghanaian artiste she would love to work with.
However, she declined to name specific individuals, explaining that doing so would be unfair to others she equally respects and admires.
“It would be very difficult for me to select one because I have many of them,” she said. When further pressed to mention four or five artistes, she maintained her position. “Still, I would not like to mention. My manager will tell you that I have more than four that they love me. So when I sit down here and mention only four, it means you’re leaving the rest out.”
When asked directly whether collaborating with a secular artiste was something she was looking forward to, Piesie Esther responded candidly: “Not really. I’m not just ready.”
Although she clarified that there is nothing inherently wrong with gospel musicians collaborating with secular acts, she noted that such partnerships are often misunderstood by sections of the Ghanaian public.
“In this Ghana, there are a lot of people who don’t understand those kinds of things,” she explained. “The one that you want to do, there is nothing wrong with it. Doing a song with a secular, a non-gospel act — there is nothing wrong with that.”
She emphasised that the real challenge lies in public perception and how audiences interpret collaborations across musical genres. According to her, some people struggle to differentiate between gospel ministry and a professional music partnership.
“There are some people who have difficulties understanding that there is nothing wrong,” she added, highlighting the sensitivity that often surrounds gospel–secular collaborations in Ghana’s music industry.
The interview has since sparked discussions online, with fans expressing mixed reactions. While some supported her cautious stance and commitment to her ministry, others argued that cross-genre collaborations could help expand the reach of gospel music.
Piesie Esther’s comments have once again brought attention to the ongoing debate about artistic freedom, faith, and public expectations within Ghana’s entertainment landscape.
