Nathaniel Bassey Sparks Debate: Should Ghanaians Write More Songs in English? Join the Discussions

[@fistandpen2505]

I'm Nigerian, and I think what we see here is a comprehension problem. Nathanial Bassey didn't advise to sing in English to "blow", so the Despacito point by Badu does not make sense. He didn't advise to sing in English to capture the Nigerian market either. This is gospel - he said sing in English so that you can minister worldwide and have people understand your message. But if you no want, stay there. But please shut up as well.

[@glamempire568]

This shut up thing is uncalled for.Let us learn to make our submissions without any disrespect.I hope you can stand before Pastor Sonnie or Pastor Nat and tell any ot them to shut up because you don't agree with their point of view?Take your time please.

[@fistandpen2505]

@@glamempire568 not at all. There's too much talk all involving Nigeria. Either Nigeria has something you can learn from, or not. When Nigerians offer suggestions, somebody has something silly to say. When Nigerians don't speak, then Nigerians are not looking out for Ghanaian artists. We're fine for Gh music to do it however it wants, but these talkers need to shut up about Nigerian industry. That's part of their problem - too much talk!

[@ayenioluwaseun-sd8ye]

​@@glamempire568why do you mean by standing B4 them are God?

[@glamempire568]

@@ayenioluwaseun-sd8ye I don't understand your English.Come clear .Maybe you should make your writing easy to comprehend. Great 👌

[@yomi7742]

I think the songs "Way Maker", "Adonai", "Imela", "Olowogbogboro", "Hallelujah eh", "Ebenezer", "Oh be Lifted"above all other God's", etc. have all answered this question. No doubt, the ministers are anointed, but the reach also matters. Some are all English and some have infusion of Nigerian languages. ".....I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also" 1 Corinthians 14:15. "Way Maker" by Sinach has been translated to most of the languages used wherever believers are gathered together. Same with "Adonai" and other songs by Nathaniel Bassey have been translated to quite a number of languages. Other than English. Dear Ghanaian family, please, sing in understanding (English that Billions of people can understand and relate with), also infuse your tongue (Twi) just like our Nigerian families does. Don't keep the blessings to Ghana alone by sticking to Twi. The whole world should also enjoy your anointing. No argument or competition here. It is just a simple counsel that we shouldn't sensationalize. This is not jollof war or Afrobeats, please. Blessings!

[@sankofastephannarteytsenue5674]

As a Ghanaian by birth, I endorse this advice that, all million clear minded and good minded Ghanaians MUST ACCEPT this in good faith.

[@prosperswankytv5106]

Nathaniel will be regretting dishing out such advise to Ghanaians😢

[@ekenesamuel9004]

I dey tell you. Ghana will stain your white.

[@papaagidi2838]

Because we are stupid and don’t accept advise

[@isaaceffiong6776]

They have dragged him too much. For a simple advice given out of love.

[@bereanchild4654]

I live in the United States. Ofcourse if the songs are in English it will have more impact across the world. How is this wrong? I enjoy Nathaniel a lot because a lot of his songs are in English

[@yeboskinana6276]

He will not regret anything...Sing in English

[@ipconcepts7660]

What do you expect secular artiste to contribute to gospel discussions. As a Christian we don't vibe beat and melody alone, we need to hear the words to be moved. Ghanaians see everything from Nigeria as war. I wish Nigerians will ingnore these Ghanaians for peace to reign.

[@fistandpen2505]

"are we not there already" and at the same breath "why are they (Nigerians) not putting more Ghanaians there"... una get real problem lol

[@keltwondaglobal7250]

People don’t get it, gospel music isn’t like any other genre of music where you can just dance to it. In most cases you have to understand what the person saying to be able to relate to it or dance to it. Crossover to other market consistently is easier if you can speak a global language like English, or French etc. the Fante and twi are great but language matters a lot for your song to be played almost everyone. Which Ghanaian artiste can fill an arena in Nigeria or U.S with only local songs, you have to add English or else you’ll sing to your fellow Ghanaians in those countries.

[@silverdale3603]

I really wonder why some Ghanaians don’t seem to understand the simple message. Is it not COMMON SENSE? also why always try to compare with Nigeria in areas where you clearly should be learning? What am I missing here??? They keep complaining about how Nigerian songs are played in Ghana and then when we explain to them why, they disagree. Isn’t that confusing????

[@TWUMKWAME5]

The Lady asking questions is blinded and immature. The song should be a blend of both, we shouldn't be afraid to step up our game in English.

[@oppylekex3]

So condescending.....shoddy journalism.....'you sang in English, where has that taken you'.....I consider that an attack.....she could have worded the question better......

[@otobongpeter7520]

This is really simple advice. just write more songs in English language so that we, the world would sing your song Too. We Nigerians love you Ghanaians too. We are all one for God sake

[@collinsakugbe7011]

Ghanaians are always asking Nigerians to put them on, we put them on, and they will find problem with the manner we put them on. SMH. Nathaniel is putting you on by telling you to sing more in English.

[@glamempire568]

Berla and Bulldog bombed here paaaa!We Ghanaians hate advice.This is Gospel music we're talking about not secular.No wonder!Ghana my motherland

[@oluniyiprosper3066]

Trust me, if it is an American or someone from another country said what Nathaniel said, Ghanaian would have been praising the person but for the fact that is coming from a Nigerian person, their witchcraft bitterness attitude vant be hidden. Green snake under the green grass

[@sakyieric2008]

That's the hard truth and support him 100cent

[@naijaboy183]

My own be say make dem block 100% of naija music i just want to see if they will go global after that. all of my friends are ghanian i becomming to look at them differently cuz of ghana media. I DON TIRE!

[@afolabifatusin7211]

Pls ghana ban nigerian music ooo. Ban it plzzz I support naijaboy 💯. They act as if nigeria cares

[@sj-yo5lr]

Thanks Mr kwesi Ernest for telling the truth. Ghanian will not listen

[@discoveryonthego2539]

So it's a bone of contention cos Nathaniel bassey said it ....una well doneooo😂

[@taiwoolutola4176]

Um Ghanaian, this moderator is one sided and unprofessional, see the kind of question she’s throwing to guest “how far your English Gospel version taken you”😮. Mr Bullshit or Bulldog mind you, Jerusalema is not a Gospel song, the song that featured Burna Boy in remix, the singer and the producer aren’t Gospel Artists.

[@victorymainasara]

Honestly, this interviewer is very very stubborn and manner less seeing the way She is tackling that gentleman asking him where singing in English has taken him to

[@adebolaoyenuga5058]

Simple solution: mix the song with English, At least, people can connect with the language.

[@davidabutu1562]

Nat Bassey said “do more songs” in English not replace Twi.

[@kolawoleolowo3951]

How many Chinese or French worship songs do you know or do we sing in church? This is gospel we are talking about. It is about sharing Jesus and his worship with the world. Don't be local go global. Jerusalema, or the Wombolobo song are not worship or praise songs either.

[@obayanolabiyi9311]

Please of what use is a Ghanaian gospel song in TWI to Nigerians or on a Nigerian stage? No value of whatsoever. Think of the impact of Sinach and Steve Crown songs on the world stage - "Phenomenon". What's the percent of Ghanaians that speak the TWI language, not to talk of the percentage of TWI speakers in West Africa or on the World at large. To me it's a no brainier what Nathaniel Bassey said about singing more in English to cut across the globe. A Yoruba song in Nigeria will even cut across more than a song in TWI. The Yoruba in Nigeria (and the World at-large) are more than the whole of Ghanaians in Ghana and in the World.

[@afolabifatusin7211]

Very uncharitable interviewer. How could you personalize such topic by asking your guest how far he was able to go with his english song. Small time now you will be saying nigeria also took your gospel music

[@fistandpen2505]

Jerusalema was not popularized as a "gospel" song, it was a dance trend/song, and even the word Jerusalem resonates globally. Yes, you can blow with a local language - you don't have to tell us Nigerians that, we thrive in it (Asake, Flavour etc.). But don't trap yourself in a box, is all Nathaniel Bassey and this guy are saying. Una too argue for pointless reasons.

[@plateaulounge7506]

There’s a reason bible was translated to English because English has become the global lingua franca. Even Celine Dion had to learn English to reach a wider audience and become a household name. Off cause there are some non English songs that will blow up but the ratio compared to English songs that have blown up is incomparable. Imagine trying to listen to a pastor in Chinese language without a Translator. Singing in English will reach a wider audiences and help people understand your song or message, and then mix it with your native language to promote your culture.

[@kolawoleolowo3951]

All Asake's songs are not in Yoruba. He code mixes. That's what you should do guys. This presenter lady, I don't understand her stand. Please don't be local.

[@papaagidi2838]

Bull Dog is 1000% wrong, the evidence is clear out there and even 5years old child could see that

[@davidsonobialor1159]

Ghanaians that listen to bulldog will always remain in the dark😂😂😂what a timid man

[@valentineanthony5615]

Person fon advice una but u guys won't take it. Tomorrow, you will say Nigeria doesn't support.

[@fistandpen2505]

Bullgod: "we don't stream Ghana songs because the data is too expensive"... Madam: "but we stream Nigerian songs" ... Bullgod:💀

[@preciousigbokwe1391]

A very rude lady

[@isaaceffiong6776]

Berla he was ministring not performing 😢 know the difference

[@discoveryonthego2539]

Burna boy became big cos he saw him self there first , and even us here in Nigeria hated him cos we thought he was so full of him self .....now he screams I told them every where.....see ehh if una like make una see una self beyond ghanian market , if una no like make una stay put within your ghanian demographics ......what ever the result becomes will determine whether Nathaniel bassey will scream i told them to you all ....soon or not .......ANOTHER NIGERIAN DISHING YOU'LL SOME GOLDEN NUGGETS .....do with it what ever you wish.

[@xhibitplus]

The language is important. He was talking about targeting and positioning that’s marketing. Grammy awards is a business recommendation influenced by the big record labels

[@ipconcepts7660]

16:09 See indirect insults and mocking. This is why Ghanaians are mostly locals. They fight anyone who agrees with truth towards growth of their industries.

[@olawaleogunlade8241]

Ghanians are stubborn. they will take 1 issue and discuss it for ages, yet they wont change. Later they will cry that others are not playing their songs. if your do a song in your language, it has to be really good else those who dont understand the language wont listen to it. you have the change of reaching a larger audience then people understand what you are saying.

[@oladehindesanni4809]

Gospel music isn't about melody. The message behind the gospel music is the main thing. Melody without a message isn't gospel.

[@jacstvofficial4490]

Entitlement! Go out and hustle! Push beyond your comfort zone!

[@niiamarhjohnson2188]

Can't believe they did this whole discussion without a single mention or reference to Joe Metle, who actually writes more in English and mix it as well with locals.

[@governmentnwankwo9906]

Una get problem

[@petersonmicheal4116]

Ghana people una go explain taya, No evidence

[@sakyieric2008]

I disagree with bull dog

[@Kelvinakpan]

Ghanaian are difficult to advise or maybe because the advise is coming from a Nigerian, they have immediately turned the admonishing into Ghana Naija Jollof war. If this same instructions was from a white man, they will jump and leap to compliance. What Nath said is just common sense, I don't know why it has become so complicated to Ghanaians or maybe again because the advise is from a Nigerian. But come to think of it, Nathaniel Bassey was not admonishing them to do what they ordinarily can't do, so one wonders, what these whole fuse is all about? Maybe because Nath is a Nigerian. By the time you all come to realisation, time would have far gone, and you will sit down here and blame Nigeria for not supporting or streaming you music.

[@joycezitali9965]

We don't like sincere advise sha

[@yeboskinana6276]

Sing in English

[@MontiNedo-sv5pr]

Please what's the name of this girl .. The presenter please? Someone should help please.

[@ricosabo1002]

Berla bundi

[@MontiNedo-sv5pr]

@@ricosabo1002 Thanks

[@jonathanclottey7769]

Her name is Berla Mundi

[@MontiNedo-sv5pr]

@@jonathanclottey7769 okay! thanks a million

[@JONAHOGAR-gl5ub]

bulldog forget about the stereotypes about Nigerians start thinking like us since we are brothers and you will see the changes.

[@user-classydud]

Ghanian are so full of pride hence they would not want to learn. Your questions are so childish check the entire world and see what language is most spoken of today is English.

[@IyohaBarnas]

Please language is very important, write more song in English, never compare SA to any other African countries because SA is more of white ok SA has more connections to USA. But now Nigeria has taken over the link OK

[@Chefnonso]

No Ghanians should write more songs in hausa 😂.

[@jerrysamson9168]

I see reason why shatta wale sacked bulldog..

[@samuelsaheed8941]

Bulldog na dog, that guy is totally correct english is good to use

[@potentiacognitionis]

Bulldog and the presenter really have no grasp of what Christian music is about. It's about the message not only the melodies. It's the reason why missionaries need a local interpreter to go preach...THE MESSAGE. Bulldog is not smart, and the presenter is very unprofessional for asking such a question to the other person about his achievement using English.

[@yeboskinana6276]

Speak English is not a problem... Nigeria don't understand your local champion language....song in English

[@Cashpriority99]

Bulldog talking crap…

[@danseabatechnologies4573]

He is known for that

[@noblenoble584]

Ghanaian ways of thinking is shocking.

[@agbelebu]

Believe me, A Ghanian may have asked Nathaniel some questions which made him wanna share what he sees in his own context. But in my own context , you all are right. "It is what it is"❤

[@buway1]

Bullgod or bulldog always talks off point. He is completely useless.

[@bantimusic5406]

You see why this pple will never grow

[@mikesedinam4478]

Bulldog dey bull here ooooo😂😂😂😂

[@rubbyo2733]

Bulldogs shouldn’t be invited to any radio talk shows he is sinking Ghanians musical industry deeper and deeper.He has no clue what’s his talking about his clueless

[@melvinodalonu6106]

I have seen enough Videos to finally conclude that this Bulldog guy is dull...

[@imano7677]

He still has the guts to lie With his head kodoooo like that

[@yeboskinana6276]

Your language is not Sweet to the world.. South Africa language is appealing to to the world

[@dondanny2512]

If this Bulldog come naija them go humble am

[@charlesakhimienmhonan2175]

Pride dont listen to advice

[@VQ.24]

This bulldog is literally a bulldog. Very empty

[@josephagyiri3163]

Could you tell South Africans to stop singing gospel in their dialect? This man,,, how I feel your 🎵 when I I hear song, ooooh don't disappoint Jesus, I love you in christ jesus as a minister of God.

[@adeyanjuuyoyo7009]

Why do you think he can't, how many south African(sang in any of their native dialects) gospel songs do you know?

[@JONAHOGAR-gl5ub]

Bulldog should please stay away from Ghana music industry.

[@emmanuelayodele7901]

Bulldog is just speaking nonsense.

[@danseabatechnologies4573]

He is known for speaking trash

[@noblenoble584]

The man on hat need to be school