Gospel musician, Esther Smith, has added her voice to the ongoing conversation sparked by Cwesi Oteng’s recent revelation about spiritual attacks within the gospel music industry.
In a Facebook post responding to Cwesi’s story, Esther Smith described the gospel music industry as a place where genuine artists face constant opposition.
“Hmmm, this industry. You see, if you are genuine, they will fight and deal with you until you give up. That’s why the Bible says we should pray without ceasing. There are so many evil things happening around us that, if you pray hard, you’ll definitely see them. You don’t need a prophet to tell you this.”
Esther Smith
She further expressed the difficulties she has endured, including challenges in her relationships, finances, and health, emphasizing that many of these struggles are orchestrated by forces within the industry.
Esther Smith encouraged Cwesi Oteng to stay strong and continue praying, offering support with the words, “God will come through for you if you are genuinely called.”
Esther went on to describe the industry as “pure evil,” reflecting the emotional toll it has taken on her, adding, “If I tell you what I went through and what I am going through, you would feel sorry for me, but I know my redeemer lives.”
Cwesi Oteng had previously shared his experience, explaining how and when he first entered the gospel music scene and how his unique style of music led to envy among some of his peers.
His debut album, featuring hits like “I Win” and “God Dey Bless Me,” was met with resistance, and he claimed that some industry figures even took his album to cemeteries and other mysterious locations in an effort to hinder his success.
“When I stepped into gospel music, I brought a fresh idea and started breaking new ground, opening doors that gospel music hadn’t yet entered. But with that success came a lot of spiritual attacks. Church members were critical, and some gospel musicians felt threatened by my rise. People were doing all sorts of things, including taking my album to cemeteries.”
Cwesi Oteng
While some have called on Cwesi to name names, others, like Esther Smith, have validated his claims, acknowledging the dark side of the gospel music industry.
Her statement reinforces what some insiders have quietly echoed for years — that the gospel industry, despite its spiritual foundation, is not immune to jealousy, rivalry, and even spiritual warfare.
Esther Smith’s open support for Cwesi Oteng and her testimony may resonate with others in the gospel community who have endured similar experiences but remained silent.
As the conversation around these issues gains traction, it could open the door for more transparency, healing, and perhaps reforms within the industry.
Esther Smith Reacts to a Fan’s Question
The veteran Ghanaian gospel musician revealed that she has only two houses and cars after being questioned about her song regarding chasing wealth.
Esther Smith was forced to make this revelation on TikTok after a fan asked why she sang about how earthly possessions don’t matter in the grand scheme of things because they would all pass away, but now it seems she has all the possessions she preached against in her song.
“Mummy, please, no offense, you told us we won’t take properties to heaven, but mummy, you have a lot of cars and houses… Mummy why na?”
I AM DAVE
Replying to the fan, Esther Smith insisted she’s not soaked in the trend of acquiring numerous earthly possessions because what she has is considered moderate.
She added that she has only two cars and two houses, and even for the houses, her family owns one of them.
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