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Ghanaian gospel musician and worship leader Francis Amo has shared a deeply personal account of his recent arrest involving a song originally owned by the The Church of Pentecost.
According to the musician, the issue arose after he released a cover of the popular gospel song “Ode Bone Kye Me Agyenkwa Jesus” a piece he says deeply inspired him due to its strong evangelistic message.
“The words of the song are very powerful. It’s an evangelism song, and that is what moved me to do the cover,” Francis Amo revealed during an interview.
However, despite his intentions, the situation escalated after he failed to secure official permission before releasing the song.
“I actually wrote to them for permission, but I should have waited for their approval before going ahead to use the song,” he admitted.
Police Invitation Turns Into Arrest
Francis Amo disclosed that what began as a police invitation quickly turned into an arrest when he reported to the station.
“The police invited me, and when I went, I was arrested,” he recounted.
The incident reportedly took place at the Accra Central Police Station, where he spent several hours from around 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. before being granted bail.
By the time he arrived at the station, the musician had already taken down the song from his YouTube channel in an attempt to resolve the issue.
The news of his arrest quickly spread across social media, catching the attention of family members and fans.
“My eldest son saw it online and alerted the rest of the family. As a human being, I feel very pained. My children might hear that their father has been arrested,” he shared emotionally.
Despite the emotional toll, Amo remains grounded in his faith.
“As a Christian, I am not surprised. These things happen, but we trust God through it all,” he added.
Issue Resolved, But Song Gone
Fortunately, the matter has since been resolved amicably between his management and the The Church of Pentecost. However, the song in question will no longer be available to the public.
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Interestingly, Amo pointed out how widely known the song already was, citing a recent performance at Kwabenya where the audience sang along enthusiastically.
“Even at Kwabenya during a program, the youth sang along with me. It shows how much people already know and love the song,” he noted.
Francis Amo spoke about the incident during an interview on XYZ TV’s Power Entertainment Show, hosted by Agyemang Nie, where he clarified the full story and addressed public concerns.
This incident highlights the importance of copyright clearance in the music industry, even within gospel circles where the intention is often ministry-driven. For Francis Amo, the experience may have been painful but it also serves as a lesson for many emerging artists navigating creativity, faith, and legality.
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