As a Nigerian, I worked in Ghana for a few months, one thing I really struggled with in Ghanaian churches is that it's like they don't expect outsiders to attend their church. They insert alot of their language into the preaching and at the end you get frustrated because you can't understand. MOG right now is my favourite Ghanaian artist. Please accept pastor Naths advice in love. We also want to enjoy the grace of God upon your lives. Let's not hide everything under the beautiful anointing. Wisdom is profitable to direct. Much love

@verafynn8235

6 ай бұрын

Please go to to international central Gossip church. You will enjoy service and the presence of God

I'm a Ghanaian and we should stop the pride and arrogance and take simple advice tooo..We all can testify that most Ghanaian gospel artist are not know outside the sources of Ghana apart from some select few and even those select few like Joe Mettle,Sonie Badu,MOG sings in English... Nigerians are all over because the world can relate with the English language they sing most of the time...Not downplaying the place of the Anointing, infact that is the first thing you need but it's also wisdom to use a language most of the world understanding if you must push your gospel Ministry beyond the source of Africa❤❤❤

@samuels2454

7 ай бұрын

You just stated a fact, most Nigeria gospel Minister have songs in Nigeria language but when they go out they sing songs that that people can sing along. As I Nigeria there are Nigeria songs done in others local languages,that don make help me connect,you can only connect if you understand the words, this is key.

@uchefestus2265

7 ай бұрын

God bless you

@kate178946

7 ай бұрын

What you said is exactly my comment. Exactly what you said

@kortundebe

7 ай бұрын

❤❤❤. So true! I am a Liberian and because of my style of playing I am referred to as "The Ghanaian or Congolese" because I play and practice songs like Cee-Asafo Yehowa, Uncle Atto Glory be to the Lord, Perpetual Diddier, No tribe oma Jesu, Congolese Hakuna mugu kama wewe... but I always told my Nigerian friends, "Guys, you people music will always go wide not only because of your population, but you people sing in English and your dialect. Ghanaian instrumentals are far better to me than Nigerians, but their refusal to be a little universal is their shortcomings. "

@KingsfordIsaacKoffie

7 ай бұрын

What Nat said is not from the Holy Spirit

Imagine if this interview was in any indigenous Ghanaian language, I wonder if it would garner as much viewers.

As an American who through my Ghanaian husband started listening to Ghanaian and Nigerian music. I thoroughly enjoy Nigerian gospel music because it's in English. I listen to it more than American gospel music, especially Pastor Nathaniel Bassey. I do hope for more English Ghanaian gospel music. It would make a huge impact. It's something about the language, the words you use for your worship music, even in English that has so much intimacy for God. Ghanaian artist should consider it.

@kortundebe

6 ай бұрын

When the Ghanaians start singing in a more universal language, they will see the brotherly advice this Nigerian brother gave them. Sonnie Badu is here talking all around the place, but almost all his songs are in English. MOG song he referenced, it went international and yes it is in English. So I don't know why Sonnie is behaving proud. Ghanaian instrumentalist are my best, and I listen to their songs a lot, not for the lyrics but solely for the instrumental. If they decide to go international with universally spoken languages, they will thank their Nigerian brother later.

There are different levels to this issue. 1. Music carries emotions 2. Music has message 3. Music has melody 4. Music has rhythm For gospel music message is a priority. Message is carried on a Language. The language that masses understand grants you access to them. A limited language grants you access to a limited population. When you see masses accepting a song that they don’t understand it’s obvious it’s not the message. It’s just emotions, melody or rhythm!

@caramelcocoa234

7 ай бұрын

Eloquent perspective 👌🏾

@ValentineUgochukwu

7 ай бұрын

And it happens once in a while not often when done with a local language

@yemisioju4006

6 ай бұрын

You’re blessed❤

@togbag1

6 ай бұрын

Well spoken

@hadassahshub9672

6 ай бұрын

Thank you for this, this is just so apt. Every gospel minister should try as much as possible to ensure people get the message.

I hope someone gets to read my comment and appreciate my point. I attend Winners Chapel International Maryland USA. Before Pastor Isaac came, we would sing majorly Nigerian and African songs and you’d find it hard to know the church was based in US. Pastor Isaac changed it all because even the first generation immigrants born in America couldn’t flow not to talk of others we always invited who felt shut out. Now, things are much better and we can reach more people. Reach is very important, Pastor Nath was stating the obvious and all the examples Sonnie Badu gave just helped polish PN statement. I’m a Professor in the US and I keep working on my communication skills because I have a global audience and I want them all to be able to hear me well. It does not mean I want to jettison my Nigerian heritage. During the pandemic, Sinachs song was a hit and blessed lives world over and many hadn’t even heard of her name until then.

To add to this, we Nigerians sings in English because we have too many languages and English is understood by many. Not only does it help with reaching audiences outside Nigeria it helps unify us Nigerians in worship. We still sing other languages but it’s easier when we understand the meaning of what we sing.

Do you think if “Way Maker” by Sinach was a Yoruba song, it will go global?

@abigailifere8055

6 ай бұрын

Maybe it would have ended in West Africa, Sonie Badu is just judging this thing with emotion

@mandisagqada6194

6 ай бұрын

No

With his example of MOG Music he made Nathaniel Bassey's point. Nigerians (and other nationals) didn't even know the source of the song but were singing it because it was in English.

@jacquelineotto4148

7 ай бұрын

Right he’s contradicting himself.

@splendourmatanda4570

6 ай бұрын

True. He indeed affirmed Nathaniel's message and also contradicted his point. He should humble himself. His pride has thrown away his spark. These days his songs don't bless me. They entertain me. He should sit down and learn.

@adedayosamuel5024

6 ай бұрын

Correct

@olayemiolasumbo3071

6 ай бұрын

Exactly what I said. He just contradicted himself with that statement.

I am a Ghanaian, God bless pastor Nathaniel Bassey so much and continue to make him a global gospel artist. I love his songs, so touching and I understand English.

Simple admonishing of the Ghanaian gospel artists from a fellow brother in Christ who we all can agree that is in position to see the truth, you want to turn it to Jollof war or the kind of argument we see in circular music. You must learn and grow. There is a level you will get that it will be hard for anyone to ignore. First strive for mastery and excellence then visibility will come. If you cannot take advice from someone with track record and good report how can you grow? No be everything be fight abeg.

@giftedchild9490

7 ай бұрын

Nice viewpoint...not everything is jollof war

@kemiolusanya5376

6 ай бұрын

3 gbosa for you🙌🙌🙌

@khosiethabekhulu3497

6 ай бұрын

They will decline. No level up. English is not the problem.

@innocentaonota8200

6 ай бұрын

I see as long as the word came from a Nigerian is a crime to them

At the end of the day he's still agreeing with what Pastor Nath said

88 countries out of the 195 countries in the world speak English. It's crucial for Ghanaians to understand this simple advice from our brother Nathaniel Bassey. He meant well. However, the Holy Spirit doesn't need the English language to make a song a global hit. I was shocked the first time I heard Americans sing Aye Aye Aye, which is a Twi song. The Holy Spirit is a Spirit of excellence.

@abuban8865

7 ай бұрын

Asem ben nie 🤦They wont listen as long as its a Nigerian giving the advice, sonnie disagree bcos nat is a Nigerian if its an American that said what nat said he wouldn't have a problem wit it....Later they'll say Nigeria doesn't play their songs on their Radio, and claim Nigeria had a sold out show in the uk without letting a Ghanaian artist to perform 😉 🤔 in a show that has nothing to do wit dem oo...As if Nigerians must baby sit dem...They only want to be given the fish but not the part on how to catch the fish....They are telling u how ur song can penetrate odd markets,but u are militating against the Idea...Btw isn't sonnie the wrong guy to be going against that notion???in the sense that man is a superstar perhaps he don't want other Ghanaian gospel artist to surpassed him.....The message wasn't for established artist like him mpo

@thewordworkss

7 ай бұрын

​@@abuban8865sonnie himself was managed by a Nigerian label and his songs promoted by them. they helped him book shows hence somehow penetrating the Nigerian market. this ppl hate wisdom jus full of hatred. like you said maybe he wants to remain the only star in their midst.

@kortundebe

7 ай бұрын

If you don't send me the link to that Aye Aye original song, you be a devil 😂😅😂. We love that song in Liberia, and up to today, I do search that song, but most of the versions I am finding are not that spirit filled as I first heard it.

@may_beeharuno2195

7 ай бұрын

@@abuban8865 You think you have written sensible words, ong? Let people think. So the Nigerian gospel songs you have been listening to, are they only in English? Other countries/citizens also don't speak English so it is better for those who sing in their local dialect to do it so they also can hear the message. Besides, are they singing to be recognized and to make money? Is that their first priority? If they have sold out, and so? Mtchew.

@abuban8865

7 ай бұрын

@@may_beeharuno2195 You wrote gibberish but you didn't notice it yet....I guess u would, when you reread the poppycock you've written and make it make sense to u😏 It is a common sense that it is easier to penetrate a music market if everybody understands what you are saying 🤔 we are talking about international music scene 🎶 Howbeit when people who has experience at the highest level are talking just learn,intead of allowing your pride and emotions becloud ur sense of reasoning........Nobody asked you not to sing in ur local language,but don't come and worry us with complains if your music ain't popping internationally

Sonnie Badu is right with the anointing part but Nathaniel is right as well, language os important.

@afrobasenetwork

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯

In my opinion Nathaniel Bassey is far on point. The thing is anointing has its place, so as the language. Sonny argued about Rebecca but don't he thinks that Rebecca would have made more impact of her songs were in English, how many of her songs do we sing at Church or use as worship songs? Benjamin Dube is also anointed but among all his songs, Bless the Lord , Bow down and worship him are the most streamlined because they are in English, Nathaniel's Bassey's songs are our worship songs today because they are in English. Sonny Badu's Baba got that impact to the extent that American Prophet Brian was sing it on every pulpit because it was in English . Imagine asking someone to pray for you and the person started praying in his native language and also imagine another praying for you in a language you can understand which one of them will increase your faith more?

Hakuna wakaita saJesu, it's a Zimbabwean song not South African it means there is no one like Jesus,it's a very old and common song in Zimbabwe,we sang it from childhood

As a non Ghanaian I agree with pastor Nathaniel. It’s one thing to like a song and another to worship in understanding with a song. The songs Sonny mentioned from Rebecca are songs one plays if they want to hear gospel music in the background while cleaning or cooking and not a song one plays if they want to worship. A song ministers more if they understand the words. If you look at Pastor Benjamin Dube from South Africa who is very anointed, sings most of his songs in vernacular, you can see that he’s reaching minimum people than he should because of singing few English songs. I hope those Ghanaians that want to be a blessing to the body of Christ will harken to pastor Nathaniel’s advice. By the way Pastor Sonny Hakuna wakaita saJesu is Shona language from Zimbabwe and not Swahili.

@khosiethabekhulu3497

6 ай бұрын

Hi. That's not true. You will be surprised that they won't support you. If u think English is the problem, then you are mistaken. Study what u are saying very well. A lot of South Africans sing in English, but the ones that sing in African languages are more successful. There is more at play than just a language. How many people sing English songs but have low views or listenership?

This is a very good advice that even we Nigerians try to tell ourselves to make other tribes to understand you. This is good for Ghana. If you want to go global make simple chorus chants like ONYAME Kro Kro... We sing it in Nigeria alot.

Why is he wearing dark glasses in doors?? "When it’s time to shine" no ref to worshipping Jesus, that’s why Nathaniel is ahead. He always gives ref and glory to the Lord.

Nathaniel bassey's advice is very great. Within this same Nigeria we have gospel singers who sings majorly in their dialects (I will not like to mention names) but are only accepted or popular ONLY in Nigeria and amidst Nigerians(i believe because the Holy Spirit breathe on their songs), but, their audience are not global. And we have people like Nathaniel, Dunsin, Sinach etc who have gone global because their language of ministration is global and the Holy Spirit also breathe on them. So my dearest Ghanaian Brothers and Sisters which is better?

@khosiethabekhulu3497

6 ай бұрын

I don't know them and I am African. Your analysis is not correct. We are not global because we don't own media houses. Americans are successful because they control the media. If you think it is about a language then u are mistaken.

About Nigerians inviting inviting Ghanians i think Pst Nathaniel already answered that in an interview. When we accepted Jesus as our lord n personal saviout it was in English. That means a Ghanaian that speaks only TWI wouldnt have been able to preach to me to understand d finished work of Christ. There is a place for REACH even as we strive for IMPACT.

@Yesumo1932

6 ай бұрын

Some Ghanaian artists sing in English..U are not matured in the work of God..stop limiting the power of God to English speaking..such a childish submission

@user-sl9hn1xb3t

6 ай бұрын

U that is matured in the work of God I greet u!! U should have typed that thing in TWI or GA first........Thank God u said some sing in English let them continue to minister to the people they have been called to. Pst Nat gave it as a word of prophecy meaning the person the word was meant for has connected to it, will run with it and it will yield results. It is u people that started crying as if he was speaking to everybody. @@Yesumo1932

@towerabanda3451

6 ай бұрын

​@@Yesumo1932it is childish to call another person childish for stating their opinion. Your ministry is limited to the number of people that can understand your language. That's why you don't know any famous Chinese or Swedish gospel singers. Show respect to others if you call yourself a Christian

@Yesumo1932

6 ай бұрын

@@towerabanda3451 yes it’s very childish to say people should worship God or sing gospel only in English..it’s very childish..if u say that then it means u lack the understanding of the work of God..there could be subtitles to Gospel music but not necessarily sing in English..remember the Bible was written in Hebrew before it was translated to different languages..Have u been to Chinese or Swedish church before, have u seen them singing in English..stop treating the gospel like entertainment..God understand every language

@khosiethabekhulu3497

6 ай бұрын

​@@Yesumo1932True. I don't like English music. I find it boring. Especially their gospel songs. I find no connection. To me, it sounds like normal music. But with our local languages I find the connection.

Gospel music needs to be understood unlike worldly music which can trend without being understood

@OluwabunmiOluwatosin-Whytmedia

7 ай бұрын

does it need to be though? I believe that If a song, beat or lyric is God breathed it will do what it is sent by its Creator to do... I've personally been moved to action by instruction received by a song that I had not the foggiest idea, its meaning. I purport that this is one of the advantages a Christian should have when imbued with the Spirit of God. I may be wrong though; don't take my word for it, check God's word.

@SabrinaJenkins-fs9gm

7 ай бұрын

Profound….

@arkago_automobile

7 ай бұрын

I strongly disagree, there are lots of gospel songs I play, not because I understand the language, but because it’s spirit filled.

@adjoa-anima

7 ай бұрын

@@arkago_automobile you still kind of want to know the meaning after you are touched by it right?

@adjoa-anima

7 ай бұрын

@@OluwabunmiOluwatosin-Whytmedia it does, thats why even tongues need to be intepreted in church, if you intend for something to reach far do it in a language that reaches far, the new testament was written in greek for that same reason

Nathaniel Bassey made a good point. Why do we find it difficult to take advice? 😕

I think I understand Nat Bassey in a way. Let our gospel artists embrace his thoughts and push it through. It definitely will open new frontiers of worship songs from Ghana globally. Ghana is endowed with some of the powerful worship singers / songs I've come across and sometimes I tell myself, if these songs have English versions as well, it will bless some Christians outside Ghana and possibly leading to financial rewards for the artists.

@murphylounge4326

7 ай бұрын

@larryowusu1261 are foreign musicians from America singing in Chinese so that they bless the Chinese? how many of their songs are in our various African dialects?

@drjosiah3464

7 ай бұрын

​@@murphylounge4326I think that's why Ghana music is not moving far. We refuse to take clues for others who are doing great. When you sing some songs in English and you begin to gain Global recognition, you can sing in any language afterwards and you will still go far. But if we decide to be stubborn and insist, saying this is our language or culture, don't be offended if only the people of the culture and language listen to you. It's high time we stopped being overly defensive.

@successviews2990

7 ай бұрын

I disagree. Let embrace our local dialect in our song presentation. We are hear singing Nigerian songs in their own language and we love it even though we don't understand. We have sat down and it has come to this.

@dondanny2512

7 ай бұрын

​@@successviews2990Nigeria mix it with english and pidgin.. The hook is always in pidgin so is easier to relates....

@bolutifedaramola2367

7 ай бұрын

Very correct.Thank you

I'm an American and it's the Anointing for me I was introduced to Ghanaian gospel music by stumbling on Joe Mettle after my husband died and I stop listening to music point blank period No Music....One day I was on KZread and I stumbled on Joe mettle and the name of the song was Akokyem I guess I'm spelling it right....I didn't understand what he was saying but that song that I didn't understand began to break that spirit of grief that held me captive for some years. Then I came across Sonnie Badu and my God 🙌.....I bless God for Ghanaian gospel because at the end of the day it's the Anointing that destroys the yoke ... No doubt with my intellect I didn't understand what they were saying but my spirit did.... It's like the holy Ghost you don't understand what language and what you are saying but your spirit does.... So to sum it all up Africa has some great anointed gospel artists...

@Yesumo1932

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, gospel music is not about language, let the spirit of God works

I have never heard Sonnie Badu's Ghanaian songs, didn't even know he was Ghanaian

@adrianvictor9060

6 ай бұрын

Thought he was Nigerian. Lols

Hakuna wakaita Sajesu is actually a Shona Song from Zimbabwe

The presence of God will always hover around a song especially when the singer sought God to release it. Whether d song is in TWI, Ga or Swahili. But we must take people beyond feeling the presence of God when a song is played to a place of understanding. That is what is rooted. The bible u read was not left in HEbrew or Greek language. It had to be translated in other languages to reach d ends of the earth. English being d predominant one

Am average Ghanaian will always learn in the hard way....

With circular songs, we may listen for enjoyment. With Gospel songs, the target audience (Christians) listen to express it. If it is in a language that I don't understand, once in a while, one or two may slip in, but if it is in a language that we all understand, we all would want to express it. Our musicians need to listen to advice. Gospel music is to carry a message. If people can not understand you, "annointing" may not do much. That is why we have something called language. Even where the song is in the local language, they could have the chorus or one or two verses in an international language. Unless God has specifically instructed them to only minister to Ghanaians.

@emikinc

7 ай бұрын

Excellent delivery. That's all that Nat Bassey wanted to put across but most of us have wrongly interpreted it.

@nkimminkimmi794

7 ай бұрын

I love listening to songs sang in other languages. What I do is to find the meaning. Sometimes I use google translation, or if I know anyone who speaks that language, I ask them to translate. There should never be a barrier if we truly want to understand.

So Mr Sonnie has a song in swahili that appeals to the east african audience and a song with Baba that appealed to the Nigerian audience. This tells u that there is an intentionality even when u put out a recored and d audience u want to appeal to. The presence of God on d song is what makes it gospel. Pst Nathaniel Baseey said by instruction and gave that word of prophecy. That word is for someone. The person it belongs to has caught that word of prophecy and will we see d results in d future. Its not for everybody. Understanding is key!!

@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799

7 ай бұрын

Even Sonnie Badu can't even understand

I don’t fully understand twi/ga/ewe etc but when I tell you I have been blessed and touched in deeper ways from songs in those languages than English - you can’t deny anointing. Just please put English translation in the descriptions and that will suffice! 😊

@jackmanuelo

6 ай бұрын

You have enjoyed the rhythm n emotions of the song, you can really only be blessed word-wise by something you understand. If I made a prayer for you in a language you don't understand, you might feel that I've blessed you from my gesture, but you don't know what I said or prayed or even when to say amen. You didn't get the real blessing, you only appreciated my gesture.

Have you guys asked yourselves why the New Testament was not written in Hebrew but in Greek? And Sonnie why didn’t you answer the question in twi on this interview?

I expected this guy to be deeper with such matters. But embarrassingly, he’s into the Ghana-Nigeria jollof war. He’s drunk with culture at the detriment of the gospel. The presenter kept trying to bring him back to context but he kept trying to sound civil with a bold delusional myopia. People are investing a lot in translating the gospel into popular languages (Mark 16:15-16), but here’s someone trying to defend localizing the gospel by roping in trivial examples and scenarios. With so much love for the growth of the gospel work in Ghana came those words for N.Bassey. Ghana must rise, along with other African churches, the new hope of the Gospel is in your hands. The west has lost it. The movement is here in Africa, don’t let it stall. Shalom👋

What is wrong with singing in English,pride comes before fall, what is wrong with encouraging Ghanaians to sing in English to get the global attention, look at Nigerians on global stage, you are on global stage too what you were not able to tell Ghanaian gospel stars the honest truth and Nathaniel did what you refuse to do, you don't want them to be like you,

@anifatuziblim6971

7 ай бұрын

Exactly

Sinach is a Gospel artiste with more than 500 million views on KZread and most Christians worldwide translated her songs to their native languages. Do you know why? Because most of those songs are in English. To be honest, I've lived my entire life in Nigeria and I don't even know one popular Ghanaian gosple song.

@kofoworolaolumideireoluwa3650

7 ай бұрын

you have a reasonable point too

@tangohakye1169

7 ай бұрын

No hard feelings but I want to believe there are many popular Ghanaian gospel artists known only to them. "Baba" is Badu's only popular song because it's in English If only Ghanaians will try to understand what Nathaniel Bassey was saying.

@porschiermarfo8681

7 ай бұрын

very simple explanation here

@seyitanadediwura8527

7 ай бұрын

Adom is one.. by Diana hamilton

@seyitanadediwura8527

7 ай бұрын

Well, This is when the body of christ will start worshipping in different languages.. so embrace other pples language if u dont mind.. its next level. God scattered deir language at d tower of babel... hmmnn what do u think is happenning now?

We only got to know Sonnie Badu because of his singing in English first. There are powerful Yoruba songs that he definitely doesn't know, same as Igbo songs. He can't say that sing local when doesn't always sing local songs. It's a different if that's what he does, he needs to get it. The world is getting global with Spotify and Co, you don't need an invitation for the song to travel. You definitely need a global language and twi or Yoruba isn't it sir

@nanaakua6927

7 ай бұрын

One question: How did the South Africsn song "Jerusalema" become global? It's not in english language. So may be if we mix the local language with English people can relate more to what we're saying and the meaning of the song sticks. That's something both Nigerians and South Africans are doing with their songs and those songs go everywhere. Just think of it this way, most young people like Asian/Spanish etc movies because it's subtitled in English. But they don't follow their songs because they're sang only in Korean or other language. The same applies to us if a song is solely in the local language

@King_Ingsley

7 ай бұрын

Is Jerusalema south Africa language?

@valentineanthony5615

7 ай бұрын

​@nanaakua6927 how many of it? Just one

@highwind4583

6 ай бұрын

@@nanaakua6927hmm the song isn’t even global it’s just in African region and the song isn’t blessing anyone anymore. No one is saying don’t sing in your language but if you want to be global sing in English we want to see Ghanaian gospel ministers worshiping in Nigeria too

@khosiethabekhulu3497

6 ай бұрын

​@@highwind4583 English is not the problem. Owning the media is.

That's correct Sir no maatter what language but your spirit will connect you 🙏

We want to understand what you’re singing especially when it’s worshipping and praising our maker… comparing it with other genres that we might dance to based purely on rhythm does not add up. Pride will make this simple plea of a well meaning individual seem to be something else. They’ll keep blessing the world with their ministry and we love it.

@khosiethabekhulu3497

6 ай бұрын

Why do u want to understand when it comes to Gospel? Why don't u carry the same energy as with secular music?

I really love and appreciate Sonnie Badu's explanation, that's very very very inspiring. Stay blessed

You said everything for me. Thank you.❤✌️

You are very brilliant...... That is why I said God will bless this man(Sonnie Badu)... I never miss you too much because I always play your old and new song..... You are such an amazing gospel singer.... If is true as you said, if the holy spirit is backing the song, it doesn't matter the language you speak..... When the holy spirit fell on the desciples at Jerusalem, the bible said they speak in different languages and still people understood them speaking their language.....

Wow.I like the interview

Myself, it was my thoughts that Be Lifted was a Nigerian artist. Now this is it. Just that song he sang in a universal language, do you see how it went wide?

Sorry to say this, Pastor Nathaniel Bassey wasn't giving an advice or a suggestion, he was under a prophetic anointing while giving that statement. He spoke as the spirit gave him utterance. It's a prophecy

I totally agree with Min Badu' response: I listen to a lot of Benjamin Dube songs in his African language, and do I feel the presence of God YES, do I know what he is singing NO. but the anointing is what takes me to that deep place of worship unto. But I also love Min Bassey' gospel songs. One Worship unto One God, Jesus Christ.

I wish Nathaniel Bassey just kept this to himself. It will never be taken well by Ghanaians since its coming from him, a Nigerian. Honestly we should leave these people alone they so just don't like us. Since they know all, let them do what they want.

@VivianUwakwe

7 ай бұрын

If you’re a servant of Christ chastisement shouldn’t bother you

If this interview was in twi, only Ghanaians would appreciate it. Unless there were subtitles. Music is somewhat different nonetheless, majority of people listen to what they understand. However, this was actually a prophetic word according to Nathaniel Bassey, not a matter of making a point. If it is truly from God, Ghanaian musicians should discern and obey rather than argue.

@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799

7 ай бұрын

Even Sonnie Badu is arguing cuz the holy ghost has left that man

@may_beeharuno2195

7 ай бұрын

@@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799 Are you God? You speak anyhow.

@khosiethabekhulu3497

6 ай бұрын

That's not true. We sang English music and we didn't understand.

Nathaniel Bassey didn't tell him to stop singing in Ghanaian but to sing more English songs

@khosiethabekhulu3497

6 ай бұрын

Why? For them to trend? What work will it to do to a person's soul?

Was a great watch for me!

I’m a Ghanaian and I listen to more Nigerian gospel because they’re anointed and carries power aside the English language. The issue is majority of the Ghanaian gospel artistes aren’t fluent in English and don’t have good command over the English language so it becomes difficult and even when they try the songs aren’t edifying, the anointing don’t flow as opposed to the Twi language. They tend to connect more with the Holy Spirit when they sing in their local language. The only ones I love to listen to are Joe Mettle, Sonnie Badu , those are the ones with good command over English Language and the anointing also flow and one can really connect with the Spirit. But yes it will really be nice to hear more English songs from Ghanaians gospel artistes but it’s all about connecting with God in the song so if they connect well in their local language then so be it. Those that have forced themselves to sing in English don’t sound good most of the time and it doesn’t make sense because there’s no connection in the Spirit. Remember it’s a ministration to God not just singing and that’s why I love Joe Mettle because he’s a true minister

It’s amusing how people get free lessons and they refuse it. But then turn around and resent the success of those who practice what they preach.

I also hope for more English songs from Ghana and South Africa.

@khosiethabekhulu3497

6 ай бұрын

South Africa has a lot of English songs and English singing gospel artists. You won't hear it because in Africa, American music is played more than local music.

There's this song written by kofi karikari "We bow down and worship Yahweh" it had amazing reach to the extent that people don't know he owns the song and there's been different renditions.

@lilmay4041

7 ай бұрын

Wow. I sing it but never knew it's kofi's song.

@edakomoike903

7 ай бұрын

Oh wow! He did? It is such a big song here in Nigeria

@m.cdeborde8483

7 ай бұрын

Never knew it was his song!

@lauddavis5103

7 ай бұрын

@edakomoike903 yeah, that song outgrew him. He's not active in the Ghanaian media space.

@kortundebe

7 ай бұрын

We bow down, I bow my kneels, OH be lifted, I never knew these songs are from Ghana. Sonnie, stop this big heart and proud and encourage your brothers to take good advice. Why can't you sing all your songs in Twi????

Ok I want to say a few things Firstly I would like to believe that he got it wrong by looking at it as going global . Gospel musicians and songs from them should not be about going global it should be about the people understanding and catching the message behind what you sing. Not everybody speaks English but you can get a larger audience to the blessed when you sing in English than in a local dialect. Secondly I want to appreciate him acknowledging his spiritual Father and not saying anything negative about him. Yes once or twice they might have had issues but he decided not to speak about it am happy for that 😊🙏❤️ More Grace Sir

What many don't understand is gospel music is not one that we should just vibe and dance unlike wordly music if you read 1cor 14:1-11 you will understand why it is important for people of God to know what you are saying while ministering. Any word that someone utters in a different language they have to provide an interpreter if all what they will be saying will just be air to those who don't understand. Everyone can sing in any language they feel comfortable and that the spirit inspires them but translation is very important. The person that sang ekuweme 80% percent of the song is in local language but he took time to provide translation that why his song actually when far. And Pastor Nathaniel Bassey Always provide interpretation to any song he sings in language. Any part where there is language he takes time to provide it that is what makes his songs more powerful you don't just worship in spirit but you worship with your understanding. Shalom

Now, let’s imagine this interview was in twi.

God bless pastor kings

I agree with pastor Nad! Ghanans love their language too much and it is their barrier.

True. I never knew O be lifted was composed by a Ghanaian until just about a month ago. I always thought it was Victoria Orenze

sonnie badu paaa.. you see the MoG example? if the song was in twi like you wouldn't have heard it in nigeria.. only a proud person will say he/she disagrees

@bennyfrimpong1819

7 ай бұрын

Music in all African dialects must still exist and be able to be well commercialized. It’s all a matter of choice and what language artistes find preferable

@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799

7 ай бұрын

​@@bennyfrimpong1819how many commercial gospel songs are from ghana?

Hakuna wakaita saJesu...its Shona Language, from Zimbabwe

@samuels2454

7 ай бұрын

And it will only make sense to people who understands what it say,as for me I don't even understand the message the song conveys. This is what pastor Nathaniel is saying

We are funny...Sonnie Badu is known even in Nigeria because he has songs in English. I have a satellite channel where they play Ghanaian songs and yes you just love the song but once i've had 2-3 i'm tired because one can't understand what they're singing

Yes, when a spirit is involved in your song must surely go global, but you will not remove the fact that when is in English will go more global

In this 2023, if you want to under what is being said in a language, you will. Songs are now on platforms where you can read translated captions. You can google words, you can ask people who understand and speak the language. We are not living a cave, so language shouldn’t be a barrier to not understanding the expression of God in other languages.

I totally agree with what sir Sonnie Badu is saying. An example I pick is one of Zambia's secular musician Yo Maps this young man truly is gifted by God and people vibe to his music even though he sings in Zambian local languages. When God's anointing is on you, the world will listen to you they will definitely hear you

@khosiethabekhulu3497

6 ай бұрын

True. People listen to music they don't understand all the time. We didn't undestand English but we sang along.

@zayasnaturalhairhaven3451

6 ай бұрын

@@khosiethabekhulu3497 exactly 💯. We are spiritual beings and our spirit picks the music that we are listening to

Hakuna wakaita sajesu it's Shona language of Zimbabwe Mr sonnie

One thing I've observed about Ghanaians is their inability to take advice in good faith. Nathaniel B s advice came from a place of love and a desire to uplift the GH gospel scene but he's been attacked by some people Nobody has a monopoly of knowledge , one can get wisdom even from a 5 year old child; but Ghana pride is top much and its what is mostly holding you guys back esp in the entertainment sector. Una way nor pure at all

@mamle889

7 ай бұрын

Eeeii please calm down

@berlindaboakye4449

7 ай бұрын

No body attacked him

@berlindaboakye4449

7 ай бұрын

You people always want to make it extra. I've listened to Nigerian igbo songs and not understand Any

I believe the correct thing to do when receiving a prophetic word is to go to God in prayer and have Him confirm it. This shouldn’t be a thing discussed on a platform like this where unguided opinions are being made. Godly wisdom is key.

You're very right Sonnie Badu even tho i slightly understand Nathaniel too. Soo many Nigerian songs are in their language and we don't understand a thing but we sing it. I see a lot of Nigerians in this comment section calling us prideful and blah blah blah. Of course they always wait for moments like this to pounce on us🤦‍♀️. It's all love❤

@shaftonconnell7200

7 ай бұрын

If you don't understand a language it's hard for one to emas themselves to it. You stated that as Nigerian we listen to other tribes songs sung in their language, but you forget to mention that we have an understanding of the context, eg the song Tobi- Chuckwu by Nathaniel Bass, more than 80% of Nigerian knows that Chuckwu is God and when you get to know that Tobi is to praise. Put together praise God he has done it for me. Now, take that Song anywhere once they understand that igbo part which has deep meaning it becomes easier to follow the song cause the body of the song is in English. But when the hook and body is in a deep language you cannot relate to, also struggling to pronounce the words how do you get the motion of the song Most Nathaniel Bass song he use a traditional language from Nigerian and he makes the body in English so we can all relate to it once we get the meaning of the hook in a lock language from Nigeria

@melissayeboah1210

7 ай бұрын

@@shaftonconnell7200 My dear i don't like reading. Sorry❤.

@samuels2454

7 ай бұрын

Because you sang those local Nigeria songs doesn't make them global, can an English audience also cherish these song you talk about. We are talking about songs that anyone can sing anywhere in the world. If I sing a song to you in my native Nigeria language, you might feel the anointing but the message the song conveys wouldn't make any sense to. Whereas I can sing that same song in English,you will feel the anointing as well as the message.

@melissayeboah1210

7 ай бұрын

@@samuels2454 Sorry i honestly didn't read. Learn to summarize ❤.

@maryjaneokeke3890

7 ай бұрын

@melissayeboah1210, You need to calm down. It's not that deep.

Most of the songs that are in other languages trend because the artist has already broken through. Once the songs are supposed to edify people, singing in a language they understand is important. Paul gave the same advise to the Corinthians in 1 Corinthians 14. And another thing is that Nathaniel Bassey emphatically said that it was a prophetic instruction. so why not flow

@adwoaa7419

7 ай бұрын

💯💯💯💯💯

The fact is that for gospel music, I should understand what I am singing to be able to connect to the message of the song. Unlike Afrobeat, we connect to the beats / vibes and ignor the message.

The man didn’t say change to English, he said sing “MORE” in English. There’s a difference. Maybe it’s only Ashake that sings more in his local language, but his hooks are in English.

Hakuna wakaita sa Jesu. Is Shona language from Zimbabwe. It means there is no one like Jesus.

@shepherd7583

7 ай бұрын

Yes. I don't know why he said "South African Swahili". He may actually have lost my respect there

@user-pg7lv6lk4o

6 ай бұрын

​@@shepherd7583😂 imagine saying south African swahili. Swahili in Drc, kwenya and Tanzania mostly . There is nothing like South african swahili sir

He does it in his church at times🙌🏼🙌🏼🙏🏽

English is not d only means for God to push someone worldwide

@mkusimediastreams9470

7 ай бұрын

It is definitely not the only means but remember that the song is supposed to edify people not angels. And just like Paul said in 1 Corinthians 14, the edification is more effective when the people understand the language of what's being said in the song.

@blackcoraltv6787

7 ай бұрын

OK. Continue with your twi, let's see how far you will go with that.

@lilmay4041

7 ай бұрын

It's not how far you go but how many souls you win through music. If you sing in your local dialect and 1/3 of you country is saved its better to sing in English and become popular while you or no-one is saved

@chrisoghenetegamaloney5799

7 ай бұрын

How many of your artists are international? Name them

@Chrisugo

7 ай бұрын

But English is the most spoken language, though. Do you get it ? God can work through any means but there's a difference between feeling a thing and understanding it . That bible admonishes us even at some point to make sure we interpret when we speak in tongues . Why because, as powerful as your tongues might be , it will only edify you.

Ghanaians and pride. I recently also watched majid Michel's comment about Nollywood and Ghana movie industry. At the end of the day it looks as if you're in competition with Nigeria. Take simple and harmless advice and expand your craft. Don't just limit yourself to your environment. Using MOG's music as an example simply shows that Pastor Nathaniel meant no disrespects towards GH Gospel industry... Let there be peace and understanding 🙏🏿

No body is talking about the pastor that help sonnie badu become who he is today, God uses men. Blessings 🙏

If you sing in a local language in all of your songs, you will remain local, Nationally

Yes if we have to go globally we need to do both.

Sonnie Badu as a typical Ghanaian that has gone global wouldn't want any Ghanaian to come close unlike we Nigerians. He's there disagreeing while most of his own songs are done in English.

When we Christian stop taking every simple counsel differently, we will enjoy growth and true gospel success. Honestly, there are not many Ghanaian Gospel worshippers out there. Why….? Too much Twi. Let’s change and affect a global and bigger audience. That’s the gospel… Matthew 28:19 They’re are very anointed but the mindset is too nationalistic … After Mr. Badu, Joe, MoG who else can we point to on the global scene?

Language is never a barrier but some of it helps globally

@towerabanda3451

6 ай бұрын

It is a barrier. That's the reason why you would struggle to live in a foreign country. There is no life without communication

Pastor Kingsley Appiah-Agyei got it wrong on telling you to preach because your theology isn't accurate. You need more training.

Hakuna wakaita saJesu…. That is Shona. You didn’t write it Pastor Badu, the song is older than you….

We need to drop emotions on this matter. If Ps. Nath says Ghanians Gospel singers should sing a lot of English songs for global impact doesn't mean they should abandone singing with Ghanians language but their should be a balance of language in song writing. Because 1 local language song broke out doesn't mean many will have that opportunity but singing with a universal language gives global accessibility due to understanding of the song and relating with the lyrics. Shalom

I like praise songs , Zambia Lusaka

I have lots of songs in English,French and other languages but they'll not help you becaue it's in English. Ghana,let's take advice ooo.English is global than our local languages so we can do more songs as God leads and allow others to also do their songs in the local languages as led by God.I want to touch lives both locally and internationally

@samuels2454

7 ай бұрын

Good my brother, my wife is a worship leader and she is mostly good in one of our local languages herein Nigeria and I have been trying to teach her this, continue in this local song if you want to be local but do songs in English if want a bigger audience. It's that simple

Sonnie didn’t write that ‘South African/Swahili song’ it is a Shona song and it is a very old hymn that has been sung in Zimbabwe since pre-independence times. It is not ‘his’ IP. It was stolen

Did this guy just say “ hakuna wakaita saJesu” is South African swahili😳😳😳😳😳

English should be considered to go global, PERIOD!!!

He is right at some point, yes cus we are not the only people supposed to enjoy and be spirit filled, it does matter the language though but when it's comes to selling minister bassey is right in every direction.

Writing a full song in twi and writing only the hookline/chorus in twi and doing the rest in a language that billions understands worldwide, which is better out of the two ? Which do you think will go far ?

@khosiethabekhulu3497

6 ай бұрын

No. The English one must be separate from the Twi one. Maybe release two versions. Gospel English songs are boring.

I am sure what he said was sing more of English songs, he did not say stop singing songs in Ghanaian language. It is true and I absolutely believe that a song can go on the wings of an angelic announcement regardless of the language, even secular sings go global regardless of the language. Even Pastor Nathaniel Bassey himself still sings songs in his native language. But same way as a Nigerian I cannot go be in Birmingham and be preaching to a white man in Yoruba, I can only preach in the he language they understand🤔

Hakuna wakaita sa Jesu is Shona Language from Zimbabwe not Swahili not South African.Its a very old song as well,we sang it from our childhood

So una people do not want us to enjoy the grace of God on your heads?

I love listening to Ghana songs because they are melodious but cant sing it because I don't understand the language.

Oh Ghana. We are too proud, which Ghanaian minister can boast of reach like what Victoria, Nathaniel or Dunsin has. Instead of praying about what the man of God has advised and opening their hearts and ears to receive from above, we are here making unnecessary deductions. For all you know, the holy spirit truly sent his word to our nation and all we have to do is pay heed. (The foolishness of the wise, I can see is what is being played out here) if we are being truthful to ourselves, are our English speaking ministers not doing better than our twi speaking ones? If it were in the circular world, all these analysis would count for something. The ministers from Africa that have back to back, global presence sing in English. Before you come and say language does matter da da da da da. Name one African act who sings in their local language no English involved and has gotten to where Nathaniel, Dunsin and Victoria are . We should keep quite and learn ooooo before things take us by surprise. If you want to us canal mind and circular mind to understand what Pastor Bassey said, you will not get the full import of the advise.

@lindaashun

7 ай бұрын

So if we are saying this whole thing is about anointing and not language then is it safe to say most Ghanaian songs do not cross the barrier because they luck anointing ?

That is a big underestimation of our local languages and the fact the power and spirit of God is infused in every language/dialect. Good, spirit filled, positive music can reach a massive amount of audience whether targeted or not.

@lodel

7 ай бұрын

do you listen to Indian gospel music?

@bennyfrimpong1819

7 ай бұрын

@@lodel No, cos I have so many Ghanaian Christian songs to choose from. Howbeit, if I discover an Indian Christian music I like why not?

@seuna.8438

7 ай бұрын

You guys always spiritualize everything. In Gospel music, the words in the music are very important. People ruminate on those words, and they begin to minister to them. In circular music, people don't need the meaning. They are good, so far it makes them dance, happy, and lively. A Gospel song like "Way Waker" from Sinach cut across because many people understand the words. Nataniel still sings in some Nigerian languages, I believe what he meant is that Ghanaian Gospel artists should increase the English percentage. Like, if you have an album, you can make it 50-50 or 60-40. Also, some people are now making the same songs in different languages to reach a wider audience.

@lilmay4041

7 ай бұрын

I agree with you. There's this pastor that learnt a simple Ghanaian song and ministered to his congregations and the whole place was charged.

@supersoniqamanyi3075

7 ай бұрын

Makes no sense sir. Unless if you can defend preaching in tongues.

I understand both parties