He also hinted at a possible reggae collaboration with Stonebwoy in the future.
Speaking during an interview on Angel FM, monitored by MyNewsGh.com, Sonnie Badu dismissed long-held perceptions that secular music genres are incompatible with spirituality, stressing that an artiste’s sound does not define their faith or moral values.
According to him, Stonebwoy, despite being known for reggae and dancehall music, is deeply connected to God and lives a principled life.
“Stonebwoy knows God very well,” Sonnie Badu said.
Speaking during an interview on Angel FM, monitored by MyNewsGh.com, Sonnie Badu dismissed long-held perceptions that secular music genres are incompatible with spirituality, stressing that an artiste’s sound does not define their faith or moral values.
According to him, Stonebwoy, despite being known for reggae and dancehall music, is deeply connected to God and lives a principled life.
“Stonebwoy knows God very well,” Sonnie Badu said.
“It is just his craft that makes him behave in a certain way. He is God-fearing, and people will be surprised how spiritual he is.”
The gospel singer revealed that Stonebwoy has been instrumental in supporting his own reggae-inspired music, particularly when it comes to pronunciation and authenticity.
“He even helps me with my reggae songs,” Sonnie Badu disclosed.
The gospel singer revealed that Stonebwoy has been instrumental in supporting his own reggae-inspired music, particularly when it comes to pronunciation and authenticity.
“He even helps me with my reggae songs,” Sonnie Badu disclosed.
“Sometimes I consult him to get the right pronunciation so the song sounds authentic.”
Beyond Stonebwoy, Sonnie Badu also commended Shatta Wale for his humility and respect, noting that both artistes make time for him regardless of their busy schedules.
“Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale respect me a lot,” he said.
Beyond Stonebwoy, Sonnie Badu also commended Shatta Wale for his humility and respect, noting that both artistes make time for him regardless of their busy schedules.
“Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale respect me a lot,” he said.
“Even when they are busy, they always make time to attend to me.”
Addressing criticism often directed at secular musicians, especially from religious circles, Sonnie Badu cautioned against branding artistes as sinners simply because of the genre of music they produce.
Addressing criticism often directed at secular musicians, especially from religious circles, Sonnie Badu cautioned against branding artistes as sinners simply because of the genre of music they produce.
He explained that love, which cuts across all musical styles, is a core message of the Bible.
“There are portions of the Bible dedicated to love,” he stated.
“There are portions of the Bible dedicated to love,” he stated.
“Someone doing a different genre of music does not make them a sinner.”
On the possibility of a musical collaboration, the award-winning gospel musician confirmed that he and Stonebwoy have discussed working together on a reggae project. However, he clarified that the timing must be right.
“I am currently on a different path musically,” Sonnie Badu explained.
On the possibility of a musical collaboration, the award-winning gospel musician confirmed that he and Stonebwoy have discussed working together on a reggae project. However, he clarified that the timing must be right.
“I am currently on a different path musically,” Sonnie Badu explained.
“But when the right time comes, Stonebwoy and I will definitely do a song together.”
He suggested that the collaboration, when it happens, will be spiritually inspired and musically refreshing, blending reggae rhythms with meaningful messages.
Sonnie Badu’s comments have been widely welcomed by fans, many of whom see his openness as a bridge between gospel and secular music communities.
He suggested that the collaboration, when it happens, will be spiritually inspired and musically refreshing, blending reggae rhythms with meaningful messages.
Sonnie Badu’s comments have been widely welcomed by fans, many of whom see his openness as a bridge between gospel and secular music communities.