Celestine Donkor has stated that it is wickedness for churches to invite guest gospel artistes to programs without paying them.

According to her, these churches are unwittingly taking advantage of the artistes.

She explained even that most artistes are modest, and they would not want to charge churches, the churches should not blatantly take advantage of them by not paying them anything.

Celestine Donkor said this on the mid-morning show on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm.

Most churches do not know, but performing at every event comes with a cost, be it secular or church environment, she said.

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Highlighting the backing vocalists, bandsmen, and other supporting teams, the artistes explained that all these entities have to be paid and the artiste is not running a non-profit organisation.

She also chipped in that the musician would have to ensure that her team dress well or look good and all these costs would have to come from the musician.

“It is pure wickedness not to bless a gospel singer after he or she performs at an event. It is against the will of God not to bless musicians who perform in churches. Even when we rehearse, we pay for the venue. We pay not less than GHc60 per hour for the venue."

"The team supporting me should also look good. And when you don’t recognize their efforts, they will not even pick your calls when you need them again. And so, when you don’t bless gospel singers, it is pure wickedness," she concluded.