Famous Ghanaian gospel musician Joyce Blessing has sparked a conversation by stating that “Aseda” is indeed a gospel song. In a recent interview on Hitz fm, the renowned artist expressed her admiration for the song’s message, highlighting its inspirational qualities.
The debate around the categorization of songs, especially those with an inspirational message, is not new. Many songs often spark discussions about whether they qualify as gospel music or not. While different people have different opinions, the artist’s perspective is often overlooked. However, Joyce Blessing’s recent comments have added a new dimension to the ongoing debate about king paluta’s “Aseda,” hit song
Joyce Blessing passionately defended the song, saying, “It is a gospel song. I can sing the whole song. King Paluta has been through a lot in life, and God has shown him grace. It is only right to sing praise to God for His goodness.” She added that the song inspires her greatly, and she appreciates its spiritual message.
King Paluta, who had a remarkable year in 2023 after years of struggle, released “Aseda” to express gratitude to God for the progress in his music career. The song was born out of his experiences and the grace he felt he had received from God, leading him to praise God for His goodness.
Interestingly, last month, a video surfaced of Reverend FR. Peter Kusi twumasi of the st. Stephen Rectorate singing “Aseda” during a church service. Following this, he was asked to retract and apologize for singing a song by a secular artist in a church setting. The reverend complied and issued an apology.
Joyce Blessing’s support for “Aseda” as a gospel song brings attention to the broader question of what defines gospel music. Her stance suggests that the message of the song, rather than the label of the artist, should determine its categorization.