Top 10 Ghanaian Gospel Artistes Of All Time – Joe Mettle Deserves To Be In Anyone’s Top 10
In the latest episode of United Showbiz, which was broadcast on United Television (UTV) and closely monitored by Tru News Report, regular pundit Arnold Asamoah Baidoo made a thought-provoking statement regarding the ongoing discussion on social media about the best Ghanaian gospel artistes of all time.
According to Arnold, the criticism directed at Joe Mettle, despite his numerous achievements, and the argument that he should not be included in the top ten list are baseless. Arnold emphasized that Joe Mettle’s relatively young age compared to industry veterans should not diminish his remarkable accomplishments.
He then shifted his focus to Kendrick Lamar, highlighting how the renowned hip-hop artist has managed to dominate the rankings of the greatest artists of all time despite belonging to the contemporary era and being relatively young.
Background
Days ago, Ghanaians took to social media, particularly Twitter, to compile their list of the greatest Ghanaian gospel musicians of all time. This has had a significant impact on the online space, providing a fresh perspective. Although we are unsure who initiated the conversation, the diverse responses have been captivating.
Our research has revealed that one user posed the question on multiple platforms, resulting in a range of opinions and evoking nostalgia as fans reminisce about the influential careers of their favourite gospel musicians.
Despite having fallen off the radar, certain gospel singers have consistently made the list, including Elder Mireku, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, Joe Mettle, Ohemaa Mercy, and others. Notably, contemporary stars like Joyce Blessing and Cecy Twum, as well as artistes who have emerged in the past five to six years, were conspicuously excluded.
Some fans, however, believe that Joe Mettle, who made history as the only gospel artiste to win the prestigious Artiste of the Year award at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in its over twenty-year existence, would not make the top ten list if compared against the veteran artistes (those who have been in the industry for over twenty-five years).
