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Gospel musician Celestine Donkor has voiced her worries about Ghanaian musicians' unfair treatment in the local music scene when compared to their Nigerian counterparts. She drew attention to the financial gap that exists between the two groups as well as the lack of regard and appreciation for Ghanaian gospel musicians.
During an interview on Hitz FM, Celestine Donkor stated that Nigerian gospel artistes often receive more airplay in Ghana without having to pay any fees. She also alleged that some major pastors in Ghana prefer to book Nigerian gospel acts over their Ghanaian counterparts, contributing to the lack of financial recognition for local artists.
According to Celestine Donkor, the dominance of Nigerian songs in the Ghanaian music industry has led to a situation where Ghanaian artistes are not given the same opportunities and support as their Nigerian counterparts. She emphasized the need for Ghanaians to support their own musicians and called for a collective effort to play more Ghanaian songs on the airwaves as compared to foreign music.
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In response to Nigerian gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey's suggestion for Ghanaian singers to focus on English songs, Celestine Donkor expressed that his statement would have been better received if he had also urged Ghanaians to support their own musicians.
Overall, Celestine Donkor's comments reflect the growing concern among Ghanaian artistes regarding the need for a more equitable platform for local talents within the music industry. She joins other artists in calling for fair treatment and opportunities for Ghanaian musicians.
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