‘I Am an Eagle; I Don’t Play with Birds’ – Empress Gifty Fires Fresh Jab at Critics

Ghanaian gospel musician Empress Gifty has taken another swipe at her critics following the controversy surrounding the luxury car she received as a birthday gift from her husband, Prophet Hopeson Adorye.

In an interview with Andy Dosty on Joy Prime, shared on X on November 12, 2026, the gospel singer appeared to dismiss those criticising her over the birthday present, describing herself as an eagle who does not entertain birds.

Empress Gifty maintained that she is a heavyweight in the Ghanaian music industry, suggesting that people who constantly criticise her are only seeking attention and relevance.

According to her, she has reached a stage in her career where she no longer intends to waste her time or energy responding to issues she considers unimportant.

“I am an eagle, so I don’t play with birds. Every eagle is a heavyweight who sees far; that is how God created me because everything to me is news. So now I don’t waste my breath and time on those things,” she said.

The musician further explained that her priority is to focus on activities that make her happy, push her forward and create financial opportunities for her career.

She stressed that making money is an important part of her professional journey, adding that being a gospel musician without financial stability can be frustrating.

“I make sure that things that would make me happy, things that would push me forward, and things that would bring me money because this ministry without money is annoying,” she stated.