Don’t bother going secular if you’re not a list

Gospel musician Yaw Siki has urged up and coming artistes to think twice before choosing the secular path, insisting that fame and money do not always translate into fulfillment.

Speaking on Okay FM in an interview with Nana Romeo, the “Wope Dodo” hitmaker shared a candid reflection on his journey and the realities of the entertainment industry.

“If you’re now coming into the industry, it’s not too late. If you’re not big like the A list artistes, don’t bother yourself to be a secular artiste,” he said.

Yaw Siki, who transitioned from secular music to gospel, explained that the pursuit of fame can make it difficult for musicians to walk away later in their careers.

“It’s sometimes difficult to repent when artistes get the fame and it’s due to how they toiled hard to get to that point,” he noted, suggesting that success can become a trap when it is built solely on personal ambition.

Encouraging artistes who may be considering a change, he added, “You should understand that God can restore whatever you would lose while trying to move away from the secular world.”

The rapper did not mince words about the emotional and spiritual state of top tier performers.

“Every A list secular artiste knows that they’re empty even though they seem happy and making more money. They’re empty because they’re not doing what God wants them to do,” he stated.

Yaw Siki further advised that fear of public backlash or financial loss should not prevent anyone from embracing what they believe is their true calling.

“They shouldn’t be scared of what they’ll lose or the people who will criticize them. If they’re able to serve their purpose in life, they’ll be satisfied spiritually and physically,” he emphasized.