10 Ways to Attain Ministerial Status in Ghana

Growing up, I always loved and wanted to be a president or a minister just because of the convoy that follows them everywhere they go.

I remember back in Class 4, I spoke to the Brong Ahafo Regional Minister, I think the deputy rather, not so sure,  but that convinced me more to be a Minister at least.

Fast track 13 years on, I have come to realise I don't need any political appointments before I can be regarded as a Minister since it now comes in handy.

So I'm using this space and my phone's ink to teach you how to be a Minister without H.E. Nana Addo Dankwah Akuffo-Addo appointing you.

1. You should have the passion for singing. This is a pre-requisite for being a Minister. If you don't have this please forget.

Your voice doesn't  matter at this stage. Just this passion counts and you should also have a favourite key. All your songs must be in that key.

2. Find yourself a church, best if you start from your church of worship. Attend rehearsals regularly and try as much as possible to be the lead singer at every service, revival or conference.

3. Befriend the SHS girls especially those who just completed and have nothing much doing except waiting for their admissions. Roll with those who can sing.

You'd only discover them if you attend their youth services. They become your backing vocalists in the long run.

4. The instrumentalists should be your friends. They're the gold you need. You can't be singing A Cappella always.

You need some strings, keyboard and drums to accompany you. Don't begrudge instrumentalists.

5. When you seem to have firmed your position as lead singer in your group, attach yourself to your pastor.

Make sure for every revival he goes to preach, you're there with him. Be his personal Jukebox. You'd gradually get the exposure but you are not a minister yet. Just a singer.

6. At this stage, you're not a minister yet. So you don't have your own songs. Just listen to people's songs or old songs, learn them well and make it your own.

If the song is in Twi, you should be able to sell it to the international community by 'slurring' it.

7. You should have swag and be ready to nod like a lizard when the kicks are playing. It shows you're being moved.

'Squueze' your face (Frown) like someone messed up the air (abi you barb)....yeah... Like that. It gives you the we're-not-joking-here look.

8. Bottled water! I said bottled water not sachet water. Have you seen a minister of state drinking 'pure' water before? My friend! get serious. Always go on stage with a bottled water.

9. When you have gained grounds in your own small way (local champion) and they start calling you for programs, make sure they add the title Minister to your name.

It's very necessary for branding. They don't know the hustle and 'ahohyehyé' you've done to get this far.

10. When you get on stage, the first thing you should say is, "Are there any worshippers in the building?"

Even if it's in an open space, still say building. After all, John Wesley said the world is his parish.  That statement affirms you have reached the Minister state.

It's as easy as ABC. That's all you need to be called a Minister in Ghana.

NB: This title is for only upcoming gospel musicians who can sing in English. Don't try this in the hip-pop, highlife, hiplife or dancehall industry.