Gospel musician Akesse Brempong has revealed that he wants to be remembered as the sweet psalmist of Ghana.
Akesse Brempong sees himself just like the psalmist of Isreal, David, who is known for his melodious praise and worship as they both compose songs from the heart to magnify the name of the Lord.
“I’ve read about David, and it was said about him that he was the sweet psalmist of Israel, David the sweet psalmist of Israel. I think it’s a nice thing; I want to be remembered. On my tombstone, they write Akesse Brempong, the sweet psalmist of Ghana,” he stated.
The pastor hopes to impact many lives across the country and beyond, just as David in the Bible did.
The musician is worried about the fact that 70 percent of Ghanaians profess to be Christians, yet gospel musicians find it difficult to get support and sponsorships for their music and shows.
“The issue of sponsorship is crazy, especially in our part of the world. When we say Ghana is 70 percent Christian, I shudder at the thought because we can’t be living in a space where we are 70 percent Christian and corporations are operating within the space, which is 70 percent Christian, and they fail to support Christian events,” he said.
“I don’t know whether it’s Christians who are not rising to the occasion and making demands because Ghanaian corporations, for some reason, don’t want to be associated with gospel music at all, but we are 70 percent Christians,” he further added.
He is, however, urging corporate Ghana to contribute to the growth of the sector just as they do for other genres of the music industry.
Akesse Brempong’s latest album, “The Awakening”, is out streaming on all music platforms. His newest melodies can be listened to on YouTube, Apple Music, Spotify, Boomplay, or any other platform.
Believing That Good Works Attracts Attention
Akesse Brempong recounting Jesus’ story, noted that he believes that good works can attract attention.
Sharing why he is not desperate for a massive social media presence, he revealed that he prefers to allow his hard work and achievements to speak for him rather than blowing his own trumpet.
“Jesus didn’t need media attention; He was media attention. When he enters a city, all he has to do is heal one leper. So, let your work speak for you,” he narrated.
To emulate Jesus’ life, the ‘Blessed’ hitmaker stated that he is more concerned with the impact of his songs on people’s lives.
He believes that his accomplishments generate publicity and recognition without requiring him to promote himself.
Reacting to the question of whether his reserved nature does not affect his visibility, “If you look at it the business way, it does; after all, you’re a musician, and people must see you do your thing. But if you look at it the ministry way, not at all,” Akesse Brempong said.
The singer disclosed how a fan testified about being healed after listening to one of his songs during a difficult moment.
For this, Akesse Brempong asserted that he is more focused on the impact of the message in his music than on monetary benefit, adding that money also plays a vital role because his crew must be paid to help with their upkeep.
Akesse Brempong believes that the moment money is placed ahead of the gift assigned to an individual, the individual is bound to go down.
“What I carry; money can’t buy. So I won’t let money stand in the way of what I carry,” he revealed.
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