Accra: Ghanaian musician Deborah Vanessa, popularly known as Sister Derby, has shared her belief that heaven and hell are experiences that exist on earth rather than places people go after death. Speaking with streamer BiigMike, the 'Uncle Obama' hitmaker explained that, to her, being in places like Seychelles or Mauritius with a well-funded bank account feels like heaven. On the other hand, she said if she wanted to experience hell, she would go and live in either Agbogbloshie or Fadama, communities in Accra, because of the harsh living conditions.
According to Ghana Web, Sister Derby elaborated on her perspective by stating that places like Agbogbloshie and Fadama represent hell on earth due to severe pollution and significant health risks faced by residents, such as cholera and typhoid. She emphasized that suffering in such environments equates to a hellish experience.
The Ghanaian musician and advocate also touched upon the conditions at the Gambaga Witches' Camp, which houses women and young girls accused of witchcraft. She argued that many of these women are intelligent and knowledgeable, especially about herbal practices, but are misunderstood and labeled as witches due to deep-rooted traditional beliefs and gender biases. Sister Derby highlighted that these women are often seen as a threat in a society where women are not viewed as equals, leading to their unjust treatment.