Esther Smith Claims Popular Church Charged Her GH¢60,000 to Use Their Auditorium for Her Concert
- Gospel singer Esther Smith has alleged that a well-known church charged her GH¢60,000 to host her December 2025 concert at their auditorium
- The veteran musician expressed disappointment in a viral interview with Ghanaian blogger Kobby Kyei, which was shared on his YouTube
- Social media users expressed mixed reactions after Esther Smith spoke about her plans to take action against the church following the recent event
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian gospel singer Esther Smith has shed light on what she described as an exorbitant fee charged by a popular church for the use of its facilities for her December 2025 concert.
In an interview with media personality Kobby Kyei, she said that the church had demanded GH¢60,000 to rent its auditorium for just one night, a sum she that she found outrageous given the circumstances.
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Esther Smith slams church for overcharging her
Ghanaian singer Esther Smith explained that despite paying the hefty sum, the church's available seating was inadequate.
She added that her team had to hire additional chairs to accommodate concert-goers.
Esther Smith also emphasised the need for artists to seek fair compensation.
“The church charged us GH¢60,000 for using the auditorium. We even had to hire extra chairs because the ones there were not enough. We used the place for just one night. It was far too much for a space we only utilised for a few hours,” she expressed.
The YouTube video of the interview with Esther Smith is below:
Esther Smith to charge church higher fees
In the interview with Kobby Kyei, Esther Smith stated that if the same church were to invite her for a performance under different circumstances, she would not hesitate to charge a similarly high fee.
The legendary singer and role model for many rising singers recounted her experience with another religious organisation to which she had previously contributed significantly through donations.
To her disappointment, when she approached them to rent their auditorium for her concert, they declined her request, citing their policy of only renting to church members.
"If such a pastor calls me to perform, I will equally charge the same amount. I believe artists should demand what they deserve, especially when ministers come to them for performances. I remember I used to donate to another church back in the day.
"Can you believe that when we approached them to rent their auditorium for my show, they told us they don’t rent their premises to non-members? I was genuinely hurt by their refusal," she shared, reflecting on the stark contrast between her past generosity and the present situation.
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Esther Smith rocks stylish white dress
Esther, YEN.com.gh reported on Esther Smith making waves on the internet when she wore heavy makeup for her latest photo shoot.
The legendary gospel singer and celebrity mother appeared 10 years younger as she modelled in a stylish white outfit in pics
Fashion influencers and beauty lovers commented on Esther Smith's breathtaking photos, which she had shared on her Instagram.
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