Ghanaian gospel artiste and producer Nana Kwaku Osei, popularly known as Nacee, has voiced concerns about the low performance fees paid to gospel musicians, a challenge he says is hindering the growth of the gospel music industry.
Speaking during the 2024 Praise Achievement Awards held on November 24 at the Perez Dome in Accra, Nacee highlighted the financial struggles faced by many gospel musicians due to inadequate compensation from event organizers.
“We lack financial support because most gospel musicians… go to programmes, and then the event organisers are not paying them as much as they deserve. So we fight more than we are supposed to do,” Nacee remarked.
The gospel artiste further stressed the importance of financial stability in enhancing the quality of gospel music ministry, noting that better financial backing would enable gospel musicians to expand their reach and deliver more impactful ministry.
“I think with good finances or financial support, we will do more,” he added.
The Praise Achievement Awards, an event celebrating excellence in gospel music and ministry, provided a platform for Nacee to bring this pressing issue to the fore. His remarks resonate with ongoing conversations about the need for equitable support and recognition for gospel musicians within the broader music industry.
The call for improved remuneration for gospel artistes is not just about fair compensation but also about empowering them to fulfill their mission effectively, ensuring their messages of hope and inspiration reach wider audiences.
