Former secular musician turned gospel minister, Yaw Siki, has claimed that many top-tier secular artistes feel spiritually empty despite their fame and financial success.

Speaking in an interview with Nana Romeo on Okay FM on February 24, 2026, he argued that outward success in the secular music space does not necessarily translate into inner fulfilment.

“Every A-list secular artiste knows that they’re empty even though they seem happy and making more money. They’re empty because they’re not doing what God wants them to do,” he noted.

Drawing from his personal journey, Yaw Siki said his perspective is shaped by his past involvement in secular music before he gave his life to Christ. According to him, many artistes who produce secular songs are aware of the motivations behind their craft.

“Musicians who sing secular songs for people to be happy, we are aware they’re doing it for the money because I’ve been there before,” he said.

He explained that the pursuit of fame and wealth often makes it difficult for artistes to walk away from secular music after they have invested years of hard work into building their brands.

“It’s sometimes difficult to repent when artistes get the fame and it’s due to how they toiled hard to get to that point,” he shared.

Yaw Siki therefore advised emerging musicians to think carefully about their choices before fully committing to the secular path, especially if they are still at the early stages of their careers.

“If you’re now coming into the industry, it’s not too late. If you’re not big like the A-list artistes, don’t bother yourself to be a secular artiste,” he advised.

He also encouraged secular artistes who feel called to serve God not to be afraid of losing popularity, money, or public admiration.

“You should understand that God can restore whatever you would lose while trying to move away from the secular world,” he said.

Ending his remarks, he urged artistes to focus on fulfilling their divine assignment, stressing that true satisfaction comes from spiritual alignment rather than material achievement.

“They shouldn’t be scared of what they’ll lose or the people who will criticize them. If they’re able to serve their purpose in life, they’ll be satisfied spiritually and physically,” he added.