Controversial Ghanaian gospel musician Cecilia Marfo has commended rapper and singer Black Sherif for his significant contributions and influence in the music industry.
In a recent interview with Kingdom FM, Cecilia Marfo expressed her admiration for Black Sherif, declaring him her favourite musician in the country.
She admired Black Sherif’s songs for their divine essence. “That boy [Black Sherif], I like him a lot, even though I admire all musicians. I listen to secular songs a lot that are sung by our colleagues in the industry. I listen to motivational and proverbial songs. I mean, some of their songs contain words of encouragement,” Cecilia Marfo remarked.
The gospel artiste went on to reveal the profound impact Black Sherif’s music had on her, particularly his song “Soja.”
“For instance, his ‘Soja’ song, I like it. The day I heard it, I cried because it is like a soldier on a war front who is tired and his opponent is telling him to stand firm,” she shared.
Highlighting the spiritual dimension of Black Sherif’s musical prowess, Cecilia Marfo emphasized the inspirational value his songs hold for Christians, drawing parallels between the lyrics and the challenges faced by individuals in their faith journey.
“It could be likened to a Christian who is backsliding and you’re being told to stay awake and remain firm in times of trouble. So the song motivates me to stand firm in Christ.
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