Accra: Gospel musician Ohemaa Mercy has opened up about one of the darkest periods of her life, revealing that her hit song "Se Abotare Twen Me" was born out of a season of humiliation, disappointment, and financial hardship. Speaking in an interview with Niki Samonas, the award-winning singer said the song continues to move her emotionally every time she performs it because it reminds her of the painful experiences that inspired its message.
According to Ghana Web, Ohemaa Mercy recalled an incident where she was forced to leave a classroom after a creditor came to demand money she owed. She described how her shoe got torn in the process, adding to the humiliation of the moment. 'I remember when I was in a classroom. I was owing someone and the person came around to collect the money. I had to leave the classroom and while leaving, one of my shoes got torn, so I had to carry one of them,' she recounted.
The situation intensified when a man pleaded with the creditor to spare her further embarrassment. 'I met a gentleman who knelt before the lady, begging her to leave me alone and promising that he would pay the money. After everything was settled, I went back to my office and I was crying,' she said.
During this emotional time, Ohemaa Mercy heard what she described as God's voice, which gave her the message forming the foundation of her song. 'I heard this loud voice that said, "Be calm and wait on me because I don't break my promises like they assume I do." It is something I will remember for the rest of my life. It wasn't easy. It was a season of disgrace and disappointment, but this is a message God gave me, and honestly, it has transformed many lives,' she stated.
When asked how she managed to recover from that challenging period, Ohemaa Mercy shared that she drew strength from the divine message. 'I had to encourage myself because that message really spoke to me. Until God unveiled me, that was the only message I carried to the studio. Lo and behold, Nacee helped me write all those powerful songs,' she added.