Multiple award-winning Afro-gospel musician, Joseph Matthew has stated that doing Gospel music is not about how you dress or look.
Joseph Matthew has come under hefty criticism regarding his looks. He wears dreadlocks and dresses like a hip-hop artiste.
Speaking to Metro TV, Joseph Matthew clarified that being a gospel musician has nothing to do with appearance.
According to the ‘Blessed’ crooner,” It is all about education..People think because it is the gospel you have to sing a certain way, dress a certain way and have to look this way”.
He stressed that “people need to understand that …wearing dreadlocks and dressing this way would not let you go to hell… You should be able to dress well, look good and enjoy yourself while serving God… It doesn’t change the message in the song.. neither would it change the quality of the song”.
Known for songs such as ‘Nyame Ye, Not Alone, Blessed, The Name and Promise Land, Joseph Matthew won the ‘Best Gospel Song of the Year UK” at the 2023 Ghana Music Awards UK
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