Ghanaian gospel musician Broda Sammy is challenging his peers to rethink the emotional tone of gospel music, urging a shift from sorrowful themes to songs that celebrate joy and gratitude.
Speaking in an interview with Okay FM on November 10, 2025, the artist expressed concern over what he described as a growing trend of gospel songs that are intentionally composed to make listeners weep.
“Gospel music is composed in such a way that it makes people cry. Go to the comments section of most gospel songs, and the people say that they were crying. But why must it be like that?” he asked.
Broda Sammy argued that gospel music should inspire happiness, much like secular performances that leave audiences uplifted. Drawing comparisons to popular events, he said concerts such as Rapperholic and ShattaFest are designed to excite crowds rather than dampen their spirits.
“But the way we have chosen to showcase Christianity is as something that we have to be somber all the time. No, we have to be happy as well.
“When people buy tickets to attend Rapperholic or ShattaFest, they are not buying to go and cry. They are going to go and be happy,” he explained.
Citing scripture, he emphasized that Christianity itself encourages a joyful spirit and that gospel music should reflect that message. “Even the Bible says to always rejoice. So gospel music should be about rejoicing, not always about crying,” Broda Sammy said.
Watch his remarks below.
