Gospel musician Patience Nyarko isn’t changing her mind about the contentious comments she made about fellow musician Joe Mettle; she says she doesn’t regret the previous “beef” or “conflict.”
She publicly stated that she would be willing to act in the same way and feel the same way again in a similar circumstance.
The controversy started when Patience Nyarko expressed her worries in an interview about what she saw as prejudice against local musicians. She specifically mentioned how many English-speaking gospel musicians, including Joe Mettle, are “overhyped.”
Joe Mettle responded by implying that Nyarko “is not okay” and that it would be beneficial for her to take a break and recover.
Reopening the debate, Nyarko vehemently declared that she had no regrets and that she would have a “beef” with Joe Mettle or anyone else who claimed that Twi-singing musicians were not as talented.
Nyarko said in defense of her stance, “Misunderstandings are normal. Even in Heaven, there was a misunderstanding; that’s why God sacked some of His angels. Why do they expect us gospel artists not to react when triggered? God even wants it when someone offends you; you either ignore or address it and get it out of your heart. It’s normal for Christians to fight; too much peace is hypocrisy, and I don’t like it.”
She made it clear that her argument with Joe Mettle was a defense of her skill and craft rather than a personal grudge. “I fought a good fight, and even now, if given the chance to repeat it, I will. I did a good thing. How can they say as gospel artists, I can’t sing just because I don’t have command over the English language? I only defended my craft and my talent, so whoever wants to be upset with it is fine by me,” Patience Nyarko asserted.
She made the case—supported by statistics—that Twi songs ought to be treated with the same respect as English songs since they are more popular in the gospel music sector.
I Don't Regret Beefing With Joe Mettle; Would Repeat If Given The Chance – Patience Nyarko#UnitedShowbiz pic.twitter.com/BBF7aoif9G
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) November 27, 2023
