Ghanaian gospel singer Celestine Donkor says she chooses who to feature in her songs based on their talent and uniqueness—not to compete with them.

Speaking on Adom TV on April 19, 2025, she explained that when she's selecting an artist to collaborate with, she's not trying to outshine them or prove she's better.

"Before I decide to feature a musician on my song, there should be something unique about that person. It's not about trying to outshine someone. I can't sound like Diana Hamilton, and that is the same way I don't think she can sound like how I do," she said.

Celestine said each artist brings their best to the table during collaborations, and that’s what makes the final song great.

She also shared that she doesn’t pay gospel musicians like Piese Esther, Obaapa Christy, or Diana Hamilton for features, because they’ve built a strong friendship over the years.

"If you have not built that level of friendship with an artiste it will be difficult for you to call the person for a feature. When I travel to London, I mostly visit Diana," she explained.

She added that her working relationship with Obaapa Christy began in a similar way. Anytime she wanted her on a song, she would just call and Obaapa would ask for the beat—no money involved.

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