Ghanaian gospel music sensation Piesie Esther has advised aspiring and young gospel musicians to gird their loins because of the challenging industry.

Speaking to Joy Prime’s Roselyn Felli on the Changes show about what she believes is lacking in the current generation of gospel singers, the ‘Mo’ hitmaker emphasised that toughness and being God-fearing are essential qualities for becoming well-established.

She says these qualities are often missing in modern times.

According to her, surviving in the industry requires resilience, and one cannot succeed without being prayerful.

“In this industry, you need to be tough and hold on to God tightly because when you adhere to God’s will, He takes care of your needs for you. If you don’t toughen or harden yourself in this workspace, I tell you that you won’t be able to survive.”

Having been in the industry for over two decades, Piesie Esther has experienced both positivity and controversy in almost every facet of the gospel music scene.

Her encounters with difficult people never deterred her from pressing on, as she remained focused and determined during the early stages of her career development.

“I have encountered a lot of things, and God has brought us this far. Sometimes, the attitude some people show you makes you feel like you don't belong. But when you know where you’re going, you’ll not allow anybody to cause you to lose focus.”

Piesie Esther encouraged all budding musicians to stay focused and seek God’s guidance in their endeavours, assuring them that they will eventually succeed.