"You have a lot of cars and houses": Fan calls out Esther Smith, gets response

Esther Smith Responds to Fan's Criticism About Her Wealth

On April 7, Esther Smith shared a video on TikTok. The video featured her performing one of her classic songs. It quickly gained over half a million views and nearly 2,000 comments.

One fan, known as 'I Am Dave,' questioned her wealth. He noted that she encourages modesty while owning many cars and houses. He said, "Mummy please no offense, you told us we won’t take properties to heaven."

Esther Smith is a well-known Ghanaian gospel singer. She has many hits, including "Som No Yie." Her first album, "Gye No Di," released in 2000, earned her three awards at the Ghana Music Awards in 2003.

In response to the fan's comment, Esther stated, "My dear I have one car and two houses." She explained that one house is for family members only.

This exchange sparked discussions about gospel artists' lifestyles. Many performers face criticism for their flashy appearances.

Ghanaians reacted to Esther's response on social media. One user commented that her wealth does not contradict her message about earthly possessions. Another remarked that Ghanaians remember everything and hold celebrities accountable.

Esther also reflected on her life before fame during an interview with Abeiku Santana on Okay FM. She shared experiences using graphic design tools like Corel Draw before becoming a gospel sensation.

Her story highlights the contrast between her past and present life as an artist.