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!
oh Nana!!! you made my day...laughed until my flatmate came to ask if I was alright...good piece.
ReplyDeleteHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH LOLOLOLOL, TRUTH IN THAT STATEMENT!
ReplyDeleteNana you have been far too generous! lol
ReplyDelete@ Anon 19.35:
ReplyDeleteI 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!
Omg!!! On point. hilarious too :-) love it!
ReplyDeleteDon't forget, fake playing an instrument.
ReplyDelete@ Ampong:
ReplyDeleteWelcome 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).
yes, you're right, i'm in the Netherlands...we need more of these.
ReplyDeleteLol!!! I too think you've been a bit kind, but spot on!
ReplyDeleteUnemployment and lack of imagination:the causes!
ReplyDeleteseriously you just made my sunday the best i've ever had..
ReplyDeleteHope u dont get hate msgs from Gospel Singers esp from requirement number #9
11. Must be able to perform or recieve instant miracles.
ReplyDeleteMust repeat the same four - line lyrics through out the song.
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