Days ago, it was reported with concrete varmints by Hypemediagh.com that Renowned Ghanaian musician, Fancy Gadam has once again extended his generosity to the Muslim community in Tamale, donating beverages to aid fasting Muslims. The act, which was carried out in collaboration with Game Energy Drink, has been met with both praise and controversy.
Renowned media personality and host of onevof the influential TV program ‘My Northern Achiever’, Abdul-Jalil Naabeli has raised a thought concern regarding the acceptance of Fancy Gadam’s donation by some Islamic leaders. In a Facebook post, he pointed out what he sees as a contradiction: while some religious leaders publicly condemn music as haram (forbidden) in Islam, they were seen receiving donations from a musician. This has left many questioning whether the donation should have been rejected based on their beliefs or if exceptions are made when it comes to charity.
Naabeli’s post has ignited discussions about the relationship between music and religion in Northern Ghana. Over the years, some Islamic scholars in the region have strongly opposed music, labeling it as un-Islamic. However, Fancy Gadam, a celebrated Muslim artist, continues to contribute to his community through philanthropy, raising an important question: should a person’s profession determine whether their good deeds are accepted?
Do you think religious leaders should accept donations from musicians despite their stance on music? Or should charity be considered separately from the profession of the donor?
