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  • Most American gospel artistes are gay – Sonnie Badu boldly asserts

    Most American gospel artistes are gay – Sonnie Badu boldly asserts

    A significant number of American gospel musicians identify as LGBT+, according to Ghanaian gospel musician and pastor Sonnie Badu.

    Sonnie Badu, the lead pastor of Atlanta’s Rockhill Church, revealed this information in an interview with Accra FM. According to him, more than 78% of American gospel musicians and preachers identify as LGBT+.

    “In America, about 78% of gospel musicians there are gay; most of these popular musicians that we play their songs on our airwaves and in our churches are into LGBT activities. If you get to know them you won’t play their songs again. Even some of the bishops that we follow and listen to are involved in LGBT activities,” he said.

    He said that a fellow gospel musician had once cautioned him against getting involved in such affairs.

    “One of the gospel musicians even warned me to mind my business when I see the things they’re involved in because they know I am conservative,” he said.

    Sonnie Badu also expressed his worries about the impact of the LGBT+ movement, claiming that it is visible in the media, in the classroom, and in the entertainment industry, among other spheres of society.

    He continued by saying that seemingly innocent cartoons can convey subtle messages, which is why he forbade the viewing of such material in his home.

    “This LGBT+ agenda is not just in Ghana, it’s everywhere, it’s in many countries, in their books, schools, cartoons, etc.

    Personally, in my house, my children don’t watch cartoons again. These innocent cartoons are now subtly sending messages to our children. It’s disturbing as a parent,” he said.

    The anti-LGBT+ Bill, which was approved by parliament on February 28, 2024, is still awaiting ratification by the president.

    The Bill intends to criminalise the practice of or advocacy for LGBT+ causes, with potential sentences for prosecutors ranging from three to five years.

  • Sonnie Badu reveals he invested nearly $180k in ‘Rhythms of Africa’ concert production

    Sonnie Badu reveals he invested nearly $180k in ‘Rhythms of Africa’ concert production

    UK-based Ghanaian artist Sonnie Badu recently shed light on the financial aspects of his successful Rhythms of Africa concert, disclosing a significant cost of nearly $180,000.

    Speaking in a recent interview on Okay FM, he refuted rumors suggesting that he sold his Rolex watch solely for the event, clarifying that the expenditure surpassed that amount.

    Disappointed with sponsors, he specifically mentioned Dr. Kweku Oteng, who had committed to support but failed to respond to calls or messages. Despite their longstanding relationship, Badu expressed frustration, shedding light on the challenges encountered by gospel musicians in securing financial backing for such events.

    Badu’s concert, held at the Grand Arena of Accra International Conference Centre on December 9, 2023, showcased his dedication to delivering a remarkable musical experience, despite facing financial hurdles and unmet sponsor commitments.

  • ‘I sold my Rolex watch to organize my concert due to lack of sponsors’ – Sonnie Badu

    ‘I sold my Rolex watch to organize my concert due to lack of sponsors’ – Sonnie Badu

    Sonnie Badu has shared with the public how he had to sell his Rolex watch to sponsor his just-ended concert, Rhythms of Africa.

    Speaking about sponsors for his program, the gospel musician revealed most of the sponsors failed to come through when the concert was drawing near; thus, he had to find ways to sponsor the event by selling his Rolex watch.

    He explained further that he and his team spent over five months dedicated to meticulously planning the event.

    He said they faced several challenges and it was disheartening to realize that the majority of the potential sponsors they had reached out to failed to honour their part. It was due to that that he found himself with no alternative but to part ways with his Rolex watch to secure the necessary funds for the event.

    He said, “We hardly have sponsors, and I don’t know why people don’t want to invest when it comes to gospel music.

    It’s probably a demon worrying us. We sent sponsorship proposals five months ahead and still got just a few to give peanuts. I sold my Rolex watch this morning for my concert. Funding gospel events in Ghana is an issue that needs to be looked at.”

    Sonnie Badu’s Rhythms of Africa Concert

    The most amazing gospel music event of 2023, “Rhythms of Africa,” brought a lot of excitement and enthusiasm to the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).

    Every ticket for this incredible event, which was organised by popular Ghanaian gospel singer Sonnie Badu in association with George Quaye’s Image Bureau, was sold out on Saturday, December 9.

    The huge amount of celebrity power in attendance was evidence of the event’s excellent planning and “Rhythms of Africa” implementation.

    Renowned performers like Neon Adejo and Preye Odede from Nigeria, MOG Music, Piesie Esther, Joe Mettle, Nacee, Perez Musik, and FRA from Ghana were all there to perform and they were able to enthral the crowd with their amazing talent.

  • “I sold my Benz to record my EP & GraceIsLuxury concert ” – Scott Evanszb

    “I sold my Benz to record my EP & GraceIsLuxury concert ” – Scott Evanszb

    Ghanaian award winning afro/urban Gospel singer and songwriter, Scott Evanszb has revealed that he sold his Mercedes-Benz GLE to record his newly released EP and sponsor #GraceIsLuxury concert.

    Scott’s comment came after Ghanaian UK based gospel minister Dr. Sonnie Badu shared his disappointment by some sponsors who failed to honour their promise causing him to sell his expensive Rolex watch to sponsor his Rhythms of Africa concert held at the Grand Arena.

    The Praise Achievement Awards “Best Gospel music video of the year” nominee using his X handle (formerly twitter), he wrote: ” Senior man Sonnie Badu sold his Rolex watch to sponsor his concert.. if I say I sold my GLE Benz to record my EP and GraceIsLuxury ????…
    Y’all won’t believe me. .but it’s true ????” .

    Scott received tremendous applause from music lovers and industry folks for his successful Grace Is Luxury concert held on November 18, 2023 at the Alisa Hotel. The event was graced by Cwesi Oteng, MOG Musik, Perez Musik, Kobby Salm, Kofi Karikari, Queendalyn, Kingz Kid and many other amazing talents.