- An ensemble of Ghanaian church members were delighted to sing King Paluta’s Makoma during their service
- The video comes after a Catholic priest got into trouble for referring to the song’s lyrics while officiating at a wedding service
- King Paluta has shared a hilarious take on Ghanaians’ tendency to sing his infectious songs in church
Ghanaian hiplife artist King Paluta is riding one of the biggest waves of his music career after winning the 2024 TGMA Best New Artist of the Year.
His latest single, Makoma, which was adjudged the most streamed song in Africa shortly after its release, has become a fan favourite.
A new video of Ghanaians singing King Paluta’s Makoma during a church service has fueled debate about the song’s impact.
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King Paluta shares his reaction
The video of Ghanaians heartily singing King Paluta’s song in church has gone viral on social media. King Paluta reacted to the video saying:
“Don’t write a letter of apology to come again o.”
His remarks they were about a Catholic priest who was moved to sing the second verse of Aseda’s song while preaching forgiveness to a new couple.
Ghanaians talk about King Paluta’s church fans
YEN.com.gh gathered some comments from fans in reaction to the video of King Paluta’s church fans jamming in Makoma.
bigmarriott said:
“Chale chale let’s respect God’s sanctuary… it’s not right.. church is for holy sanctuary not for fun. If you want to have fun, go to the club!!!”
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godwin_brown00 wrote:
“You sing this song in church and you’re happy 😢😢”
gentil_george_official commented:
“And the instrumentalists play it well ohhh😂😂😂😂😂”
huncho4r added:
“I don’t even know what to say 🥲 maybe our gospel musicians are not relevant and going around these days and they don’t have a choice either, you can’t blame them bro 😭😭😭😂😂😂”
The priest who sang King Paluta’s song apologizes
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a letter signed by Reverend Father Peter Twumasi, the Catholic priest who sang King Paluta’s song during the service, had surfaced online.
In his letter to the National Liturgical Commission, the priest apologised, saying he had let his guard down.
Corrected by Berlinda Entsie, reporter and copy editor at YEN.com.gh
Source: YEN.com.gh