Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation), has described popular musician David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, as a gospel artist.
Speaking on the Off The Record podcast, which gained traction on Monday, Adegboyega explained that “gospel” simply means “good news,” and he believes Davido conveys this message through his music.
The outspoken pastor made the statement in response to criticism for inviting secular musicians, rather than gospel artists, to perform at his recent birthday celebration.
Adegboyega also highlighted his close bond with Nigerian artist Zlatan, whom he referred to as his “son.”
He said, “Gospel means good news. Everyone there is a gospel artiste. Davido is a gospel artiste. Have you heard: ‘Because I stand strong?
Defending his choice of performers, he stated, “What I had then was my friends—friends who are there through thick and thin. Davido told me: ‘I just want to be there and perform for one hour.’ They’re my friends. I didn’t pay any of them. They love me, and I will give my friends platforms.
He criticized gospel artists, accusing them of being quick to judge his decisions instead of fostering relationships.
“If gospel artists aren’t my friends and are instead joining the bandwagon to criticize me by asking, ‘Is that a church?’ What should I do? Drag them with a rope?
“It’s my friends that will be there. Everyone in that room was my friend. Zlatan is like a son to me; his kids are my kids, and his parents are in my house. So should I now say, ‘Well, because you are not gospel artists, let me go and look for some gospel artists who are criticizing me and force them to sing?’
He emphasized that his friends will always take centre stage at his events, saying, “My friends will always sing at my events, and the next one will be bigger because my circle of friends keeps growing.”
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