Only Shallow Thinkers Criticizes ‘Osoro Ne Me Fie”‘ – Florence Obinim fires back

Gospel musician Florence Obinim has hit back at critics who believe she is living a lifestyle contrary to the message in her song, Osoro Ne Me Fie.

Background 

Recently, many critics have argued that although she preaches repentance and modesty, her lifestyle appears to contradict the message of the song. This follows narratives shared by some netizens about her appearance and the numerous properties she and her husband have acquired, which they claim go against what the song preaches.

Speaking on Max morning show on Max TV, the host Akosua Takyiwaa asked what her response would be to netizens who believe she is overly focused on worldly possessions, contrary to the message in her song.

Mrs. Obinim stated that people who are wise and knowledgeable in the Word of God understand the true meaning of the song and would not condemn it.

“Excuse my words, those who are shallow thinkers in the Word of God may not understand you, so I’m careful with how I speak. That ‘Osoro Ne Me Fie’ song is based on the words of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Bible, which I used to create the song. When Jesus came, He often spoke in parables. In Matthew 6:19, He said something from which I drew inspiration for the song.

She continued to argue that the song does not condemn wealth or property acquisition, but rather cautions people against placing worldly possessions above God. According to her, the message of Osoro Ne Me Fie is rooted in seeking God first before everything else.

“I’m saying this for people watching me to understand. I know that pastors who are wise and knowledgeable will never condemn ‘Osoro Ne Me Fie’ because they understand its message. They even know more than what I am about to say. The song advises people not to chase properties and rely solely on them, making them more important than God. Rather, seek ye first the kingdom of God, and He will add the rest, including all your needs. That is the message the song conveys.

Addressing concerns about her family’s wealth and properties, Mrs. Obinim maintained that their success came as a result of remaining faithful to God despite life’s hardships. She stressed that their possessions are a testimony of seeking God first, not a contradiction of the song’s message.

“Regarding the property aspect, I went through life’s struggles and never compromised my faith. God has now blessed us with all the properties we have because we sought the kingdom of God first.”