Ghanaian gospel artist Uncle Ato has expressed dissatisfaction with the way some churches treat their instrumentalists and musicians. During an interview on TV3’s Showbiz 360, Uncle Ato highlighted his concern using the biblical reference from Luke 10:7, which states, “The laborer deserves their wages.

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” He urged churches to be more considerate and ensure that musicians and other individuals in need of support are given the respect and compensation they deserve.“The scripture makes it clear. In 1st Corinthians chapter 9, the Bible says that no soldier goes to war buying his own uniform and boots—no. He deserves to be taken care of.In Matthew 10, it also says the labourer deserves his pay.

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So when you go, they will give you a place to sleep, and it must be provided. And because that is assured, you don’t need to worry about charging them; it’s something that must be made available for you,” he said.According to him, even if churches do not have the financial muscle to pay their musicians every month, they should show concern for their well-being.

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“Probably if you don’t put them on salary, prove to them that you care,” Uncle Ato said.He further noted that sometimes church leaders do not even know where some of these musicians sleep, what they eat, or how they come to church. “We don’t even care,” he added.

need to do it. Even if we gather church money and give it to orphanages and those on the street, what’s the big deal if you

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support those who are contributing to the church? It’s not a problem at all,” he stated.Uncle Ato is known for songs such as ‘Mensuro’, ‘Jesus’, ‘Aseda’, ‘Kronkron’, ‘Mewo Anyidado’, among others.“The scripture makes it clear. In 1st Corinthians chapter 9, the Bible says that no soldier goes to war buying his own uniform and boots—no. He deserves to be taken care of.

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Uncle Ato further referenced Matthew 10, which emphasizes that "the laborer deserves his pay." He explained that just as a place to stay is expected to be provided, so too should musicians be given what they are owed. He added that while some churches may not have the financial capacity to pay their musicians on a regular basis, they should still show care and consideration for their well-being.

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“Probably if you don’t put them on salary, prove to them that you care,” Uncle Ato said.He further noted that sometimes church leaders do not even know where some of these musicians sleep, what they eat, or how they come to church. “We don’t even care,” he added.“We need to do it.

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Even if we gather church money and give it to orphanages and those on the street, what’s the big deal if you support those who are contributing to the church? It’s not a problem at all,” he stated.Uncle Ato is known for songs such as ‘Mensuro’, ‘Jesus’, ‘Aseda’, ‘Kronkron’, ‘Mewo Anyidado’, among others.

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