Ghanaian Gospel musician Obaapa Christy has emphatically stated that she will not perform for anyone at any event for free.

She strongly believes that, whether you are in her close circles or not, she deserves that you honour her craft if it serves you in any way.

“I will actually stand and take my money before I leave. Even if I know the person, I will still take it. That’s because I’ve learnt my lessons on certain things. The most important thing is me delivering exactly what I’m expected to do,” she said.

She stressed that people are quick to forget that performing comes with expenses she must cover personally.

“That’s my job and that’s what God has blessed me with, so if I don’t charge, how then will I feed? When someone has a problem and they seek help from me, it’s the same money that I would use to assist the person,” she stated.

The gospel musician also emphasized that she is one of the artists who are intentional about charging people who request her services.

Thus she leaves no room for any amount of money that is below her worth.

“I won’t be on TV and say I don’t charge; I do. When someone charges less for an event, it doesn’t mean I should also take less amount of money. There are levels to everything, and in this job we do, I’ve been able to build my brand so I’m different from others who charge less,” she shared.

Sharing the same ideology, Gospel musician Empress Gifty Adorye confidently stressed that she will not accept an amount less than GHS50,000 to perform at any event.

The Independent Ghana spotted her in a video where she was speaking to a congregation saying,

"As I am standing here, the least I would charge your people is GH¢50,000, and I would take it. If you don't pay me such an amount, I won't perform. I am the one trending," she said

Empress Gifty is hopeful that she will soon win a Grammy and BET award.

This comes after she emerged as Traditional Gospel Song of the Year at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA's) held on May 10 at the Grand Arena.

She posted a video expressing gratitude to her fans as well as her ambitions to win the Grammy and BET awards.

The musician also mentioned that she would appeal to the spirit of her late mother, Agaga, for protection in this regard.

"I will visit Agaga and I will present the plaques to her so that she can also protect me from any evil plot against me. I won this award by merit. Very soon I will go to BET and Grammys," she said.

Meanwhile, the wife of Hopeson Adorye has hinted at the possibility of a joint album with award-winning musician Kuami Eugene.

In an interview during the TGMA Nominees Jam in Takoradi, Empress Gifty shared that there could be more to come after their successful collaboration on the song “Watch Me.”

The two artists, who bring unique styles to the table, previously worked together on the track, which has received positive feedback since its release in September 2024.

The song was co-written and produced by Kuami Eugene and has showcased their strong musical connection.

Empress Gifty mentioned that their partnership may extend beyond just this one song.

She hinted at the possibility of more projects together, with a joint yet to drop.

In 2024, Nigerian musician Iyanya made a surprising revelation about Davido and Chioma's union, stating he was initially invited to perform at the bridal shower.

Iyanya asserted he had no hesitation when contacted by Davido for the performance, saying he was more than willing to support his brother.

However, Iyanya expressed surprise upon receiving a $100,000 payment from Davido, for which he was grateful.

Multiple award-winning singer and songwriter, Kofi Kinaata known in private life as Martin King Arthur, also stated emphatically that entertainment is expensive.

He said “We are here to perform but tell those who are outside the venue that entertainment is very expensive.

“If you say you want to watch our shows then you have to bear in mind that it is expensive, I hope you understand,” he opined.

This statement was made at the Taadi Invasion concert which was sponsored by Lawson Herbal over the weekend following a low turn out at the Sekondi Gyandu park.

Talking to the few people that were gathered at the venue after he mounted the stage to perform, the ‘Have Mercy’ hitmaker said even if six people show up at a paid event he will still go ahead to perform.

He continued “Even if those who have paid to be here are only six people in number we will still perform for them and party since we are here purposely for this.

“Next time if you want to be excited and entertain yourself, then you have to get yourself some money because this is not a free show like my made in Taadi annual concert,” he added sighted by MyNewsGh.com’s Amansan Krakye.