Edward Akwasi Boateng Accepts Diana Asamoah's Advice, Readies to Render Uber Services With a Twist

• Evangelist Edward Akwasi Boateng has hinted at using a car gifted to him by Prophet Elbernard Nelson in 2024 for ride-hailing services
• The ace gospel singer's decision follows a clash with fellow evangelist Diana Asamoah after she suggested he use the car as an Uber
• While admitting that only a fool would not change his mind, Akwasi Boateng explained that he wanted these services to be more private

Veteran gospel musician Edward Akwasi Boateng has announced plans to enter the ride-hailing business using a vehicle he received as a gift last year.

The decision follows earlier advice from fellow gospel artist Diana Asamoah, who suggested he should use a car that Prophet Elbernard Nelson gifted him as an Uber.

Akwasi Boateng made headlines in February 2024 when he publicly shared his financial struggles, prompting generous individuals to come to his aid with vehicle donations. He had been spotted selling his music on pen drives at a lorry station in Kumasi.

One of his benefactors was Elbernard Nelson of Spiritlife Ministries, who gifted Akwasi Boateng a car and offered scholarships for his children.

Shortly after receiving the car, Diana Asamoah advised her colleague in Christian ministry to make good use of the gift he received from the prophet.

She believed that one way to prevent her fellow singer from encountering financial difficulties was for him to use the gifted car for ride-hailing services.

When Asamoah suggested he use his first gifted Toyota for Uber services, Boateng disagreed and fired back during a radio interview.

The video of their heated exchanges is below:

Akwasi Boateng u-turns on Diana Asamoah's advice

However, during an interview on Kumasi-based Akoma FM on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Boateng, who had also received a new Honda from Prophet Elbernard on June 15, 2025, indicated his willingness to accept the business advice.

"It is only a fool who does not listen to advice. I have accepted Diana Asamoah's advice, and I have a plan to use the Honda for Uber business any moment soon," he stated.

The veteran musician outlined his unique approach to the ride-hailing service, distinguishing it from conventional operations. He indicated that it would lean more towards private chauffeur services.

"My kind of Uber will be different from the mainstream. I will not pick random passengers as they used to do. I will target wedding grooms and brides, [funerals] and guests for special occasions," he explained.

Edward Awasi Boateng's interview with Akoma FM is below:

Boateng emphasised that ongoing financial difficulties had influenced his decision to explore commercial opportunities with his gifted vehicles.

The M'akoma So Adee hit-maker shared that past economic pressure had sometimes compelled him to resort to loans to meet his needs.

Diana Asamoah's suggestion to Akwasi Boateng spot-on

Owusu Worae, head of entertainment news at TV3, has shared his thoughts on Edward Akwasi Boateng's new direction.

Worae, who has keenly followed Akwasi Boateng's trajectory in the past year, stated that Diana Asamoah was right all along.

"Diana Asamoah may be controversial sometimes, but her suggestion to Edward Akwasi Boateng was the best given his circumstances. Maybe he was too proud to admit it at the time, but it is never too late to start. With the coming of the second car, it has made it even easier for him now," he said.

Speaking to YEN.com.gh, Worae lamented the lack of proper welfare systems in Ghana, which could cater to the needs of creatives in times of dire need.

"We should be thankful to Prophet Elbernard for his benevolence towards Akwasi Boateng, but as I always say, we should do better for our creatives. Most need education on how to manage their resources so they don't fall into ditches, and there are a lot of them who have already fallen. There should be a system to help all such people because such welfare in the creative arts sector is non-existent."

Prophet Elbernard speaks on charity

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that Akwasi Boateng's benefactor had become the talk of the town after disclosing that he paid tuition fees for more than 619 underprivileged university students.

Prophet Bernard Elbernard Nelson-Eshun also boasted about gifting cars to multiple beneficiaries. Despite criticism, he pledged to continue supporting people through donations and scholarships.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh