Gospel artiste Goddy Goddy is facing heat from some Christians who believe his popular Courts advertisement is not in keeping with his Christian image or mission.

According to a story published in last Thursday's STAR, there are some Christians who find the deejay's latest move offensive. One such person is quoted as saying the deejay should not have used the same lyrics and beat of his original song to promote the company, as the song was designed to praise God.

It is hard to understand what the issue is because as the deejay rightly pointed out, everyone uses furniture and most people shop at Courts. If the deejay had used his voice to promote alcohol or cigarettes, the backlash would be deserved. In this instance how-ever, the noise is unnecessary.

Is it that a gospel artiste cannot endorse a product? Should he only promote Bibles and gospel CDs? This idea of how Christians operate is very outdated, and forward thinking liberal minds would agree. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a gospel artiste using his voice and talent to endorse a company or product, as long as that product or company does not go against the core values of Christianity.

We see no problem with Goddy Goddy's move and believe that it is unfair that he is being chastised for something so silly when there are other people doing far worse things.

The jingle is catchy and entertaining and is not only promoting Courts, but gospel music, Goddy Goddy and, by extension, his ministry. And there is nothing wrong with that.