Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Noble Nketsiah has urged the public to recognise that gospel artistes are human beings who can make mistakes, despite the high moral expectations associated with their faith and music ministry.

Speaking on TV3’s The Afternoon Show on October 14, the musician said gospel performers should not be regarded as superhuman or expected to live without flaws simply because they use their music to spread the Christian message.

“We are not saints. We are not superhumans. We all make mistakes like every other person,” he said.

Nketsiah explained that being a gospel musician does not make a person immune to weakness, temptation or difficult moments. He noted that, like everyone else, gospel artistes have personal convictions and values but remain imperfect human beings.

Biblical Examples of Human Weakness

To reinforce his argument, Nketsiah referred to biblical figures Judas Iscariot and Peter, both of whom were closely associated with Jesus Christ but failed him in different circumstances.

He used their experiences to illustrate that even people who walk closely with God can falter, stressing that a person’s religious calling does not automatically eliminate human weaknesses.

According to the musician, the public should understand that gospel artistes are also on a journey of faith and personal growth, rather than judging them against expectations of absolute perfection.

Acknowledging Mistakes Does Not Excuse Wrongdoing

Nketsiah’s comments, however, did not suggest that gospel musicians should be exempt from accountability for their actions.

Rather, he emphasised the need to distinguish between acknowledging human imperfection and excusing misconduct. In his view, the fact that musicians minister through gospel music should not lead the public to assume they are incapable of making mistakes.

His remarks add to an ongoing discussion about the expectations placed on gospel musicians, whose public image and professional work are closely connected to religious beliefs and moral values.

The musician’s position is that gospel artistes should be held to reasonable standards of conduct while also being recognised as human beings capable of making errors and learning from their experiences.

Nketsiah’s message ultimately calls for a more balanced approach to assessing gospel musicians—one that acknowledges the values they preach without assuming that they are incapable of personal struggles or shortcomings.

Photo courtesy: Noble Nketia