Churches Give Me Malt And Meat Pie After Performing- SP Kofi Sarpong
SP Kofi Sarpong recently appeared on Accra-based DL FM 106.9 to discuss his dual career as a musician and a professional police officer.
During the interview, the host inquired about the financial aspects of both professions.
In response, SP Kofi Sarpong acknowledged that both being a police officer and a musician can be lucrative, but he shared an anecdote from the early days of his music career.
He revealed that some churches would invite him to perform but would only compensate him with malt and pie, which did not cover his expenses.
He expressed his disappointment with these churches for taking advantage of him and perpetuating such behaviour.
The acclaimed vocalist first discussed this matter in 2019 during a conversation with Graphic Showbiz.
SP Kofi Sarpong emphasized that it was misguided for churches to believe that Gospel artists were carrying out God’s work and should not receive compensation for their performances.
“What I mostly get after performing in church is meat pie and drink. How can I pay bills with the meat pie and the drink? We spend so much in the studio and I expect the church to understand what we go through.
“How do I pay my crew members who basically don’t do any work apart from supporting me? It’s about time the church supported the work we do by paying us when they invite us,” he told Graphic Showbiz on Monday, November 11.
Due to this treatment, SP Sarpong says he has stopped performing in churches for free. “I am done performing in churches for free. I know I am doing the work of God but this time, not for free.
“If the church calls me for an event, I just tell you my charges and if you can’t afford me, so be it.
“You expect me to look good and deliver as well but you don’t want to pay me. Imagine if I was not a police officer and solely depended on music for survival, how would I have catered for my wife, children and the other people who depend on me?” he asked.
