Thursday, August 12, 2010

Ghana Gospel Singers*

Job Requirements

1. Must be able to string 2 or 3 bible verses together.
2. Must sing in Twi and, sometimes, Ga or Ewe.
3. Must be able to sing-n-wheeze like a choking cricket in a can.
4. Must dance with zulu-energy and try ridiculous dance moves.
5. Must like formation-dance background singers.
6. Must be able to grin like a Cheshire cat for 3 minutes.
7. Must be prepared to act out sad and ecstatic scenes.
8. Must be able to cry on demand.
9. Must drink Oestrogen syrup every morning, if a man.
10. Must dress like a peacock or like a peacock with most feathers removed ;-)

Bonus Requirement

Must be prepared to symbolize success in flashy cars and humongous houses.

* While I stand by my post, I admit that gospel singers in other countries can be a class act!

13 comments:

  1. oh Nana!!! you made my day...laughed until my flatmate came to ask if I was alright...good piece.

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  2. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH LOLOLOLOL, TRUTH IN THAT STATEMENT!

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  3. Nana you have been far too generous! lol

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  4. @ Anon 19.35:
    I know who you are. You're in the Netherlands, right? I'm glad I could make you laugh a little.

    @ Raine:
    Yay! Another sees some truth in it!

    @ Graham:
    Um, I whitewash-edited the first version!

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  5. Omg!!! On point. hilarious too :-) love it!

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  6. Don't forget, fake playing an instrument.

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  7. @ Ampong:
    Welcome to my blog, my friend. Hope we can share ideas often.

    @ Tetekai:
    SO true. I missed that one. Thanks for adding it. I think we could get 25 points (instead of 10).

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  8. yes, you're right, i'm in the Netherlands...we need more of these.

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  9. Lol!!! I too think you've been a bit kind, but spot on!

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  10. Kwame Mensa-Bonsu14 August, 2010

    Unemployment and lack of imagination:the causes!

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  11. seriously you just made my sunday the best i've ever had..
    Hope u dont get hate msgs from Gospel Singers esp from requirement number #9

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  12. 11. Must be able to perform or recieve instant miracles.

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  13. Must repeat the same four - line lyrics through out the song.

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