Gospel musician Grace Ashly has revealed that her support for the Black Stars dwindled after their captain, Stephen Appiah hurled discouraging words at her.

She recalled in a video shared on X on October 6, 2025, that, years ago, while she was in the company of Stephen Appiah, a fan urged him to appreciate her for the role she has played in helping the Black stars gain the attention of Ghanaians.

However Stephen rubbish the fan’s suggestion.

"Wherever Stephan Appiah is right now, I want him to remember an incident that happened between us at the airport. There was a time when the Black Star team wasn't performing, so they weren't attracting support from Ghanaians... We went to Kumasi during a game between Black Stars and Gambia to mobilise people to the stadium.

"On our way, Stephen Appiah was part of our team, but we didn't know. We found out when we got to the airport. It was then that one man told him to support me for my efforts with the Black Star, because through me, Ghanaians are supporting football. What Stephen told him was that I am working for the state; therefore, if I think the state is not supporting me, I should stop," she said.

Months ago, the gospel musician expressed her belief that Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, performs better under National Democratic Congress (NDC) administrations.

Speaking in an interview with Nana Romeo, the singer, known for her patriotic football anthems, highlighted her preference for the NDC’s leadership when it comes to sports development in Ghana.

"When the NDC is in government, many aspects of life in Ghana, especially in sports, tend to improve. Also, I have the freedom to pursue my goals for the Black Stars when the NDC is in power. Let’s pray for the NDC’s success," she said.

Grace Ashly, who has composed several songs for the Black Stars, also reaffirmed her readiness to contribute more to the national team if given the chance.

"I am always ready to do more songs for the Black Stars if I am given the opportunity by the leaders," she added.

The gospel singer has played a major role in boosting national team spirit with her music. Her 2014 World Cup song, Yenie, was widely embraced by football fans and became a nationwide hit.

Her comments have sparked debate, with some sports fans supporting her stance, while others argue that football success is not tied to political leadership.

Photos show posters circulating for an independent parliamentary bid by a major figure in the gospel music industry.

Madam Grace Ashly, known for her public support of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), is rumored to be seeking to become the lawmaker for the Anyaa-Sowutuom Constituency in the Greater Accra Region.

Bright posters featuring her face have been placed at strategic locations in the constituency, which is currently represented by outgoing NPP MP Dickson Adomako-Kissi.

The posters display her name prominently, along with the tagline "Opportunities for All." Her emblem, a local lantern, appears in the top left corner of the poster, set against a dominant orange background.

Ashly's last known political affiliation was with the Movement For Change, led by former NPP minister Alan Kyerematen.

If her candidacy is confirmed, she will join two other showbiz industry figures running for Parliament as independent candidates: Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A Plus, for the Gomoa East seat in the Central Region, and Kwadwo Nkansah, also known as LilWin, for the Afigya Kwabre South seat in the Ashanti Region.

Meanwhile, Photos show posters circulating for an independent parliamentary bid by a major figure in the gospel music industry.

Madam Grace Ashly, known for her public support of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), is rumored to be seeking to become the lawmaker for the Anyaa-Sowutuom Constituency in the Greater Accra Region.

Bright posters featuring her face have been placed at strategic locations in the constituency, which is currently represented by outgoing NPP MP Dickson Adomako-Kissi.

The posters display her name prominently, along with the tagline "Opportunities for All." Her emblem, a local lantern, appears in the top left corner of the poster, set against a dominant orange background.

Ashly's last known political affiliation was with the Movement For Change, led by former NPP minister Alan Kyerematen.

If her candidacy is confirmed, she will join two other showbiz industry figures running for Parliament as independent candidates: Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A Plus, for the Gomoa East seat in the Central Region, and Kwadwo Nkansah, also known as LilWin, for the Afigya Kwabre South seat in the Ashanti Region.