Ghanaian gospel music legend Esther Smith has revealed that her popular song ‘Nsuro’ was inspired by Jamaican-American reggae musician Shaggy’s global hit ‘Angel’, which featured Rayvon.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with blogger Kobby Kyei, the veteran gospel musician explained that while many may have viewed Angel as a secular song, she found spiritual inspiration in its melody and musical structure.
According to Esther Smith, it was the “string” or musical cord of Shaggy’s song that sparked the idea for Nsuro, stressing that inspiration can come from anywhere when one is spiritually aligned.
“There’s a guy called Shaggy. I got my song from his song ‘Girl, you’re my angel, you’re my darling angel.’ The cord or string of that song motivated my song — ‘Nsuro wai, nsuro wai, nsuro nea otamfo bɛyɛ.’ That’s where I got my song,” she said.
Beyond the inspiration behind Nsuro, Esther Smith also shared what she believes set her apart during the peak of her career, a period when many of her contemporaries were releasing songs frequently.
She revealed that prayer and deep study of the Word of God were central to her music-making process, noting that she never rushed to release songs without first seeking spiritual direction.
The gospel icon further disclosed that she has never sat down with a pen and paper to write lyrics, stating that all her songs come to her divinely and fully formed in her mind.
She explained that across all her ten albums, none of the songs were written manually, describing the process as a direct encounter with the Holy Spirit.
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Esther Smith added that whenever a song dropped in her spirit, she went straight to the studio to record, explaining that she cannot write the Twi language. According to her, she would often call renowned producer Morris Babyface, and together they would head to the studio to bring the song to life.
The veteran musician also emphasized the importance of humility and character, stating that she lived a Christ-like life because many people looked up to her, and her lifestyle had to align with the message in her songs.
She noted that as a gospel musician, representing Christ goes beyond music, as one’s life must reflect the Word of God and inspire others to draw closer to Him.
