Looking for Mr. Right?
According to gospel singer Celestine Donkor, you might want to spend less time checking his horoscope and more time observing how he handles conflict, commitment, and yes, even the offering basket.
In a recent Instagram video, the award-winning musician shared three qualities she believes every woman should carefully consider before saying “I do.” Her checklist moves from communication to compatibility, before landing on a topic guaranteed to spark conversation: tithing.
Red Flag No. 1: The Human Airplane Mode
At the top of Celestine’s list is the infamous silent treatment.
If a disagreement causes your partner to disappear into emotional witness protection for days on end, she believes that should set alarm bells ringing.
According to the singer, many women naturally prefer to talk through problems rather than let them gather dust. A partner who responds to every disagreement with complete silence could make marriage feel less like a partnership and more like living with an exceptionally unresponsive roommate.
Marriage, after all, comes with enough unanswered questions. Your spouse should not become one of them.
Red Flag No. 2: When the Love Languages Need a Translator
Celestine also encouraged women to think seriously about sexual compatibility before marriage.
Her advice was simple. If one partner constantly talks about intimacy while the other has a completely different level of interest, it is worth having honest conversations before exchanging vows.
As she explained, couples should assess whether their “sexual currency” matches.
Think of it as relationship economics. When demand and supply are operating in different galaxies, the market tends to become rather unstable.
Red Flag No. 3: If He Won’t Give to God…
Then came the statement that has everyone talking.
Celestine advised women to pay attention to whether a prospective husband faithfully pays tithes. In her view, generosity begins with one’s relationship with God.
“If he can’t give God 10%, then imagine how he will treat you, a fellow human being,” she argued.
Whether everyone agrees with that conclusion is another discussion entirely. But for Celestine, a man’s willingness to honour what he believes belongs to God says something about his character, discipline, and generosity.
In other words, if every cedi leaves his wallet kicking and screaming, you may want to ask a few follow-up questions.
The Bottom Line
Celestine Donkor’s relationship advice is likely to divide opinions, especially on the subject of tithing. Some will applaud her emphasis on faith and generosity, while others may argue that marriage requires a broader checklist.
One thing, however, is beyond dispute. She has certainly given people something new to add to the pre-wedding interview.
Forget asking whether he can cook.
The bigger question, at least according to Celestine, is whether he can communicate, whether you’re genuinely compatible, and whether Heaven gets its ten percent before anyone else.
