Some social media users have come to the defense of gospel singer Moses Bliss after he was criticized by a Twitter user for charging N7 million for a ministration.
The controversy began when Joshua, a Twitter user, claimed the singer demanded the substantial fee for his services. Joshua suggested that churches or event organizers should consider inviting popular secular artist Olamide instead, predicting that it would draw even larger crowds.
Joshua tweeted,
I was told you need N7 million to invite Moses Bliss for ministration; they should kuku invite Olamide instead, make he come sing ‘baba mo ro wo re ninu aye mi…’ church go even over full.”
His remarks were met with strong reactions from many who supported Moses Bliss, highlighting that gospel singers also have financial responsibilities.
– Danny wrote, “There’s nothing wrong with his charge. He’s singing just like every other singer is doing.”
– Wise Baba commented, “7m too small, tbh. Shey na only worldly artistes go dey ball?”
– Tseju Hair1 added, “You go feed his wife and pay his kids’ school fee, right?”
– Weight Loss and More stated, “The gift of a man maketh way for him. Go and hire your local church chorister if you don’t want to spend much.”
– Teeto Olayeni noted, “Secular artists can charge, but gospel can’t charge?”
Other users echoed similar sentiments, defending the gospel artist’s right to charge for his talent and services.
– Perpetual Hair Extensions2: “Okay, he’s supposed to perform for free because he’s a gospel artist Abi? Una do GoFundMe for his expenses or what? You lots are jokers.”
– Vendors Home: “7m is small now. Even Portable collects more.”
– Blessing Ruby14: “Make him come dey suffer because he dey serve God.”
– Cjay Sapna: “He is using the gift God has given him to survive. Just like everyone else.”
– Veve Isabella: “If he comes online to beg for money, una go still drag am.”
– Urennah_: “So he should sing for free? How he go take chop and fend for his family lol.”
– Ojulewa Studio: “Please increase it N7 million, it’s small. The brand no get family ni Abi equipment nko? But you want quality sound.”
This debate brings to mind a similar incident last year when Nigerian Reverend Father Chinenye Oluoma, a Catholic priest in the Abuja Archdiocese, criticized gospel musician Mercy Chinwo for allegedly charging N10 million for a guest appearance. The Reverend Father expressed his concern about the high costs associated with religious worship, questioning the justification for such hefty fees demanded by gospel artists.
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