Famous Ghanaian highlife musician and producer, Rex Omar, has shared that he had difficulties with his church community because they didn’t support his music dreams.
He admitted that he stopped going to church after they refused to help him financially record a song that ultimately became a hit.
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 stressed that, despite not attending church, he retains a close connection with his faith.
