Gospel musician Cwesi Oteng has shared his experience of being attacked by some of his fellow musicians in the gospel fraternity when he first entered the scene.
Speaking in an interview on Joy Prime’s Changes, Oteng revealed that his rise to fame was met with envy and resistance, especially because his music style was different from the established norm in the industry.
He explained that when he introduced a fresh sound to the gospel music scene, many of his colleagues became jealous of his success and feared that his new style could overshadow the popularity of existing musicians. Oteng alleged that his debut album, which featured hits like I Win and God Dey Bless Me, was taken to cemeteries and other mysterious places in an attempt to block his breakthrough.
“When I stepped into gospel music, I brought a fresh idea, and I started breaking new ground where gospel had not yet entered. Suddenly, doors were opening for gospel music, but it also came with a lot of attacks. At a point, it felt like a spiritual battle. Church people and gospel musicians were attacking me and saying all sorts of things. Some even took my album to places like cemeteries,” he shared with Roselyn Felli.
This resistance from industry peers and spiritual forces took a toll on Oteng’s career, causing his recent tracks to struggle in gaining traction and contributing to a decline in his prominence among Ghanaian music lovers.
However, Oteng made the decision to recharge and focus on producing music at his own pace.
He stated that stardom is not his primary focus, as he prefers to take time off when needed and return refreshed rather than constantly staying in the spotlight. “You also want to live long, so when you realize you need to re-energize yourself, you do it. Stardom isn’t really my thing. I can leave the scene, take care of myself for a year, and come back. Trying to be in people’s faces all the time is not for me,” he said.
Currently, Cwesi Oteng has released a new song titled Favour, which he describes as a reminder to believers of their favor and the importance of declaring it over their lives.
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