‘Don’t attach your husband’s name to your stage name’ – Empress Gifty tells gospel artistes

Gospel musician Empress Gifty has advised married female gospel artistes to establish independent stage names rather than attach their husbands’ names to their music brands.

Speaking in an interview with Andy Dosty on Joy Prime, the singer disclosed that she is working on a book which addresses several issues within the gospel music industry.

She revealed that one of the chapters contains advice for married female musicians, particularly those who use their husbands’ names as part of their stage identities.

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“I’m writing a book, and Chapter 8 of it contains a lot. If you’re a gospel minister and you’re coming into the industry, when you’re married, look for your stage name. Bring out a name for yourself and use it. Don’t use your husband’s name,” she said.

According to Empress Gifty, such artistes could face difficulties maintaining their brands if their marriages eventually end, making it important for them to build identities that can stand independently of their relationships.

“Some gospel artistes attach their husbands’ names to their stage names, and when they get separated, it becomes a challenge. But if you use your own name, no matter what happens, the brand is still there,” she added.

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