‘Challenges I face as gospel artiste’
What genre of music do you do? I play gospel hip-hop, gospel R&B and gospel soul. The idea behind the fusion is to be able to bring some kind of African touch in the music. You know the music scenario in Nigeria has changed. The Nigerian music market does not recognize or rather appreciate Nigerian […]
What genre of music do you do?
I play gospel hip-hop, gospel R&B and gospel soul. The idea behind the fusion is to be able to bring some kind of African touch in the music. You know the music scenario in Nigeria has changed. The Nigerian music market does not recognize or rather appreciate Nigerian music without some African or Nigerian touch. It is against this backdrop that I fuse the hip-hop with some African beats. Like Afro hip-hop style.
What is the name of this particular album and the idea behind it?
The name of the album is Things Change. The idea is to tell the world that whatever you are doing in life, you’ll excel, especially, when you have Christ in your life.
However, the music is telling us that without God one can never excel. The moment you involve Jesus Christ in whatever thing you are doing, the sky is your stepping stone. The word of God tells us that God’s blessings make you rich and add no sorrow. With Christ, in whatever you do, there is prosperity. So basically, the music album is meant to make us understand that with God first, everything goes smoother than expected.
Can you share with our readers the challenges you faced in the caurse of the music project?
Of course, the challenges are enormous, but I’d mention a few. Primarily, there is inadequate finance. Initially, I was relying on some people to assist me financially, but I was disappointed. At a time, I became discouraged but my pastor kept encouraging me and pushing me on.
When I picked up again, I faced the same financial constraint and I almost gave up, thinking it was not a call by God for me to be in the music ministration. Eventually, I picked courage and decided not to look back again. At that point, I stopped relying on humans assistance. God became my pillar, for if we rely on men, they’ll always disappoint.
So the secret is to rely on God. He has been showing me the ropes and providing the resources. Now, the album is almost ready for launch.
Despite the challenges, what has been your driving force?
In life, I discovered that as a Christian, there is no giving up. In the life of the Lord Jesus Christ, He faced a lot of challenges, but He never gave up. Christ was beaten, spat upon and maltreated in spite of His status but He never gave up. That is basically the example I follow. I believe the end of the matter is better than the beginning.
What are your dreams in the gospel music world?
I want to be a household name in the gospel music industry, not only in Nigeria but the whole wide world. I believe God that I will be bigger than Ron Kelony, Fred Hammond, and K. Franklin, as far gospel music is concerned. I learnt from them, but I believe God to surpass them in that regard. There is a lot inside of me; I know that, I can feel it. Whenever, I spend time with God during my meditations, reading, reminiscing, God always gives me a new song. So, with such grace, I would do wonderful things in his vineyard.
What is your advice to other up-coming artists in the gospel music scene?
They should keep their heads up, never give up, and believe God for grace. If they really know and are convinced that it is a call by God, they should go on. Hold on to Him. They should never put their trust in men but in the Almighty God.
How do you combine your work, the ministry and the music?
The strength comes from God. If you serve the True God in truth and in spirit, nothing is impossible. He’ll be the one to grant you the energy and the strength you require to cope. So my strength comes directly from God.