Renowned Ghanaian gospel artiste Cwesi Oteng has opened up about the opposition he faced from within the gospel music community during his early years in the industry.
Speaking on Joy Prime’s programme Changes, the singer recounted how his innovative approach and rapid ascent drew envy and criticism from fellow musicians.
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Oteng explained that his distinct musical style, which deviated from the conventional gospel sound, was met with suspicion and resistance. According to him, some musicians and stakeholders felt threatened by his presence and feared he would eclipse the popularity of more established acts.
He claimed that some individuals even resorted to spiritual means in an attempt to stifle his progress.
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