Popular Ghanaian gospel singer, Diana Hamilton, has advised musicians not to use drugs to boost their confidence on stage.
Speaking on United Showbiz on Saturday, she said artistes can give great performances without relying on drugs. She suggested that musicians should have therapists to help them deal with their problems instead of turning to substance abuse.
“I pray for the Holy Spirit’s guidance before I go on stage. Some people feel they need drugs to get the energy to perform. In other parts of the world, many creative people have therapists to talk to about their struggles, like whether their music is doing well or not,” she said.
Diana believes that a lack of emotional support pushes some musicians toward drug use. She stressed that faith and professional help are important in overcoming challenges in the music industry.
“If you don’t have a therapist or God to help you through tough times, you may turn to drugs. We need to pray for Kwadee and let creatives know that drugs are not necessary for performing. We shouldn’t glorify drugs or talk about them in a way that makes young people curious,” she added.
She also mentioned that fear is a common feeling before performing, and some artistes take drugs to calm themselves down.
“When we go on stage, we feel nervous, so we pray for strength. But some artistes look for extra help and end up using drugs or even smoking before interviews. We need to support each other and show that success in music doesn’t come from drugs,” she concluded.
