Star singer-songwriter Noble Nketia has encouraged shunning rumours and finding things out for oneself.

He was speaking to Nana Romeo on Okay FM.

"At a point I heard it said that I was gay, and at another point that I was a womaniser," he said.

"I, therefore, asked which one of the two was true. If I was a womaniser, how will I then be gay, and vice versa?"

Taking a charitable approach, he remarked, "It's all part of what we're doing.

"You cannot avoid rumours as a human and especially when you are a public figure." 

The Gospel star recalled, "I've been warned by someone face-to-face that they would not spare me the day an issue of mine comes out, since I appear to be faultless and everyone speaks well of you. So, I asked the person why they were keen on such a thing happening. However, this taught me, for some people, it's simply an issue of envy and hatred for your good reputation, and not [a flaw] they have seen."

He acknowledged the "image" he had was divinely attained.

"God has protected this image all these years, and I pray he will continue to do same till my purpose is thoroughly served," he added. 

Noble reacted to allegations he was an opportunist and preyed on women from wealthy families.

"What he [Obudo] said was groundless. He was speaking about someone else but for someone people when they get so excited, because of clout, they then add other [innocent] people. In those days, you couldn't say anything or have him arrested, and by the time you'd verify the matter, he would have long gained the following he was after. I decided not to entertain him and so I didn't. I was told to sue him but I thought it was unnecessary. I don't know him and I have not met him before. I was not even at the party he mentioned. He said he lived with me in France but I have never lived in France. My child with my ex wife is there, and I go to visit but I've never lived there before. I don't remember living in France beyond two months before," he argued.

He bemoaned the pointlessness of suing accusers in Ghana.

"Eventually, they will get a pastor to come and plead for forgiveness for them and remind you you're a man of God," he explained.

The Yesu Do (Jesus' Love) hitmaker advocated empathy and propriety despite gains that may be had from spreading rumours. 

"Let's love one another. Look out for and help bring out the positives in your brother. Don't look out for the negatives that may bring your brother down. If he is destroyed, it won't bring you wealth or add anything to your life. And by the time you are remorseful, you would have ruined the person, and it would be too late," he appealed.

Lamenting, he opined, "It's unfortunate it's only in Africa that these things happen."

He said his travels had exposed him to cultures that "help and support each other," citing Nigerians as an example in Africa.

"No matter how bad a brother is, they will always hype and talk them up to ensure their success. It's not like that with us [Ghanaians] and we live like this abroad, too," he noted, with disappointment.