LAST week, popular Zambian gospel artiste Pompi caused a lot of talk on social media when he shared a post that read; “Focus on depth, not display! My music is intentional and not for everyone.” The statement surprised many people, especially coming from a gospel artiste. Normally, gospel music is expected to reach and inspire everyone, so this post led to mixed reactions. Some of Pompi’s followers supported his message, saying it was honest and showed maturity in his art. Others felt it was the wrong thing to say, believing that gospel music should always be made for all people and should not be limited in its reach. The post started many conversations online about what gospel music is and...
