Stella Aba Seal
Veteran gospel musician Stella Aba Seal has drawn a firm line between a “gospel singer” and a “Christian singer,” saying they are not the same.
Speaking on the Live Worship Show on No. 1 FM in Accra, the celebrated songstress said the two labels are often used interchangeably but do not necessarily mean the same thing.
According to her, the word “gospel” simply means “good news,” and anyone can sing about good news — regardless of their personal faith.
“Gospel means good news. Anybody can sing about good news,” she explained. “It is possible for someone who is not a Christian to take words from the Bible and put them into a song. Because gospel music is popular and Ghanaians love it, someone may decide to package a track just to fit into the market.”
Stella Aba Seal cautioned that performing gospel music does not automatically make someone a born-again Christian, stressing that true Christianity goes beyond lyrics.
“If you are truly grounded in Christianity, it will reflect in the way you talk, the way you live your life, and how you treat people,” she said. “You will show love. You will not be pompous. When the Spirit of God is in you, it changes you.”
While acknowledging that some people in ministry may still be growing in their faith — describing them as “a work in progress” — she urged believers to remain discerning and prayerful.
In a striking remark, she added that not everyone occupying pastoral leadership positions may genuinely be Christian, underscoring the need for spiritual vigilance and support.