Celebrated Ghanaian Gospel musician Diana Hamilton has shared her thoughts on the importance of authenticity in Gospel music, emphasising that both th
Celebrated Ghanaian Gospel musician Diana Hamilton has shared her thoughts on the importance of authenticity in Gospel music, emphasising that both the message and the messenger must align.
In an interview on Daybreak Hitz with DJ Slim, Diana Hamilton said in the world of gospel music, the person singing the song cannot be separated from the lyrics of the song.
“With Gospel, the message and messenger have to be in sync,” she said.
She also addressed the topic of secular musicians transitioning to gospel music, highlighting the need for genuine faith and conviction.
When asked if she had ever worked with secular artistes on songwriting, Diana replied in the negative.
“No, I haven’t been faced with that. God has gifted me with songwriting, and when you bring me a song, it has to sit well with me. It has to really hit me for me to say that these are matured Christians,” she said.
This comes on the back of conversations regarding Telecel Ghana Music Awards’ rule to make its gospel categories exclusive to mainstream gospel musicians. She said in religion, people would always want to guard their territories.
Diana Hamilton also spoke about her unique approach to songwriting, revealing that she often draws inspiration from her past experiences and songs.
“God gives me those lines that I can fall back on another time,” she said.
In the meantime, Diana Hamilton is set for the Awake Experience 2025 at the ICGC Christ Temple on 16th of February, 2025 at 4pm. Tickets are selling for GHS 250 double, GHS 500 for a family of five and GHS 120 for regular.
Other gospel ministers performing are Kwaku Tei, Team Eternity, Kofi Owusu Preprah, among others. Subsequently, similar events will be held at Kumasi and Sunyani.
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