- Grace Ashley has opened up about a painful encounter with ex Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah
- The renowned gospel singer was one of the biggest cheerleaders of the national soccer team, Black Stars
- In an interview, Grace Ashley reflected on a comment from the Ghanaian player that caused her to stop supporting the team
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Ghanaian gospel singer Grace Ashley has shed light on why she quit composing songs for the Black Stars after a hostile encounter with former Ghanaian player Stephen Appiah.
In an interview with ZionFelix, Grace Ashley poured her heart out about how she felt heartbroken despite her dedication towards promoting the Black Stars.
The singer was a strong cheerleader for the Black Stars. Songs she composed for the team became anthems that helped Ghanaians celebrate the team for years.
According to the Wo Nutso Yesu hitmaker, Stephen Appiah is one of the several people in Black Stars who made her give up on her efforts to promote the team.
The singer said she was disappointed when the ex-Black Stars skipper commented on an appeal for the national soccer team to look after her.
At the time, the singer was not being compensated by the state for her contribution to the Black Stars through her songs.
She recalled that Stephen Appiah, after getting to know her ordeal, dished out a hostile reply which broke her spirit.
“He said if I were working for the state. So if I wasn’t getting paid, then I needed to stop,” Grace Ashley said in her interview.
“I was very sad. Since then, I have not really composed a song for the Black Stars,” She added.
Speaking with ZionFelix, Grace Ashley established that her career in music has been marred by a lot of rejection and disappointment.
However, some key personalities, including Black Stars defender John Mensah and former president John Agyekum Kuffuor, who awarded her with a national medal, made her journey worthwhile.
Malon229 commented:
“Mama we all love Stephen. On behalf of the captain, we are very sorry 💔 and he will do well next time.”
Teenager remarked:
“Tornado was from a poor home and u know, ahiafo ne nkwaseasem… so we beg forgive him n keep on with the moral cus it was ur moral song that pushed black stars forward… #2026 de3 we dey hia u✨.”
Kobisman said:
“Grace Ahsley has done well for herself and the national team of Ghana. She benefited so much, and Stephen Appiah has also served Ghana wholeheartedly. Let’s celebrate and cherish both instead of creating animosity.”
hot&spicy commented:
“Moral Lesson. Let’s be careful with our choice of words.. for all u know Stephen isn’t aware his words hurt her. Being a celebrity is tough. The emotional abuse, bullying etc.”
Sharnel❤️ added:
“This woman has harboured a lot in her heart😭😭😭.
Grace Ashley ventures into politics
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Grace Ashley had vied to become the Member of Parliament for the Anyaa Sowutuom constituency.
The musician, who was a sympathiser of the ruling New Patriotic Party, said she would contest the Anyaa Sowutomn seat as an independent candidate.