Ghanaian urban gospel musician Miss Walters has issued a stern warning to some artistes in the genre, accusing them of selfishness and gatekeeping.

In a Facebook post, she criticised individuals who act as if they built the entire genre, claiming such attitudes are stalling the progress of urban gospel in Ghana.

“I’m just gonna say this once. Urban Gospel is not your personal hustle. Stop acting like you built the whole genre,” she wrote.

She stressed the importance of unity and mutual support within the urban gospel community, urging artistes to “echo each other’s voice” and avoid behaving like “kings of our own islands”.

Miss Walters believes the genre is not growing as fast as it should because many of its players fail to support each other. “It’s just full of people who scroll past each other’s blessings,” she said, warning that lack of support is equivalent to blocking progress.

The singer’s statement has drawn attention to a long-standing challenge faced by the urban gospel movement in Ghana: internal disunity and limited support networks. Her comments come at a time when the genre is gradually gaining more visibility, thanks to increasing advocacy and institutional recognition.

Urban gospel blends contemporary music styles such as trap, Afrobeats, hip-hop and Amapiano with Christian messages, aiming to reach the youth and Gen Z audiences with a Christ-centred message. It seeks to offer an alternative to secular music, helping young Christians stay connected to their faith through relatable sounds.

In recent years, efforts to mainstream the genre have begun to bear fruit. A significant milestone was reached when the organisers of the Ghana Music Awards, Charterhouse, officially introduced a category for urban gospel, signalling growing industry acceptance.

Miss Walters, known for her bold views and lyrical depth, is currently preparing to release a new song.