Veteran Ghanaian gospel musician Noble Nketia has revealed that one of his most celebrated songs, “Metease Yi,” was born out of a moment of desperation that suddenly forced him to appreciate the gift of life.
Speaking on FootPrint TV, Nketia said he was going through a difficult period in 2003 when he encountered a physically challenged man struggling to cross a road in Accra.
“I wrote ‘Metease Yi’ in a moment of desperation after I witnessed a cripple man struggle to cross a road,” he said.
According to the veteran musician, the encounter happened when he was already frustrated by a series of personal and professional challenges.
Nketia had travelled to Accra to work on what would become his next album with Nacee Production. He had been in the capital for several days without receiving money from his team, leaving him frustrated and ready to abandon the project and return to Kumasi.
However, while heading towards Circle, he saw the physically challenged man struggling to cross the road. Rather than simply passing by, Nketia stopped and watched.
The experience, he said, changed his perspective.
It made him reflect on what he still had despite his problems, particularly the fact that he was alive, healthy and able to move freely.
That moment of reflection became the inspiration for “Metease Yi,” a song centred on gratitude to God for the gift of life.
The song was released on October 1, 2004, as part of his “Vission” album and went on to become one of the notable songs in Nketia’s gospel music career.
Nketia’s journey into music, however, was not without resistance.
Born in Winneba in the Central Region to Veronica Fayosa and Winfred Emmanuel Nketia, he was raised in a family with strong musical influence. His father, a music teacher, played a significant role in nurturing his early interest in music.
He later moved to Kumasi, where he began his education, attending Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology Nursery before continuing at Christian Preparatory, Calvary Preparatory, Junior Secondary School and eventually Holy Spirit MA Junior Secondary School.
After his basic education, Nketia faced pressure from his family to pursue a career in the health profession. His determination to become a musician, however, created tension between him and his mother, resulting in several years of silence between them.
He eventually stayed true to his calling.
His breakthrough came with the release of “Yesu Do,” which established him as a prominent figure on Ghana’s gospel music scene.
The journey has since spanned 25 years of music and ministry, marked by hit songs, personal loss, professional struggles and moments of renewed faith.
As he celebrates the milestone, Nketia is set to take his 25th-anniversary celebration to ICGC Calvary Temple on October 25, 2026.
For the veteran musician, the story behind “Metease Yi” remains a powerful reminder that moments of frustration can sometimes become turning points—and that gratitude can emerge from the most unexpected encounters.
