Rex Omar, a well-known Ghanaian highlife artist and producer, revealed that he experienced troubles with his religious community because they did not support his musical ambitions.
He disclosed that he even stopped going to church after they refused to provide him financial support so he could record a song that ultimately became popular.
Rex Omar revealed on the Asaase Breakfast Show on August 16, 2023 that he had obstacles when he wanted to pursue music. His father was dubious because he believed musicians were poor back then.
Rex Omar recalled, “I used to be involved with the church a lot. We would go for prayers at Atwea Mountain and all that. So, one day I asked my pastor if the church could help fund my recording because I wanted to go to the studio.
But the pastor told me that the church board couldn’t provide the funds. That was the moment I decided to stop going to church.”
He continued, “I found someone outside the church who was willing to support my recording. Surprisingly, that recording, which was a gospel song, became a big hit.”
Rex Omar underlined that despite not going to church, he still has a close relationship with his faith.
