Gospel Star Piesie Esther Wants Her Face on Ghana’s New Money – Especially a GH¢500 Note

Gospel musician Piesie Esther has made a light-hearted request that has got Ghanaians talking – she wants her picture to appear on the country’s newly designed cedi notes. The singer said she believes she would be the perfect person to represent the gospel music industry on the new currency. She made the playful appeal during an interview on Angel FM in Kumasi, and it has since sparked conversation online.

According to Piesie Esther, if the government decides to print a GH¢500 denomination, her face should be the one on it. “My head should be on the new cedi notes to represent the gospel industry, especially if they print GH¢500,” she said during the interview. She explained that gospel musicians have contributed a lot to the nation and deserve recognition on such an important national symbol.

The musician also made it clear that if the GH¢500 note ever becomes a reality, it would be her favourite denomination. Her comment was made in a humorous tone, but it shows how much she values the gospel music industry and the role it plays in the country. Fans have since taken to social media to react, with many laughing along with her and others saying they would not mind seeing her face on the money.

Her request comes just days after President John Dramani Mahama and Bank of Ghana Governor Dr Johnson Pandit Asiama unveiled the redesigned Ghana Cedi Heritage Series banknotes. The big reveal happened on November 12, 2026, and the new notes are expected to start circulating on December 1, 2026. The redesign is meant to celebrate Ghana’s heritage and culture, which is why Piesie Esther’s suggestion has caught people’s attention.

Whether or not Piesie Esther’s face ever appears on a cedi note, her comment has definitely put a smile on many faces. It also raises an interesting question about who should be honoured on Ghana’s currency. For now, the gospel star seems happy to dream big – and she is not shy about letting Ghanaians know exactly which note she wants her picture on.

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