Sola Allyson and Lateef Adedimeji Perform Again, Respond to Critics: "Religion Can't Separate Us"
- Singer Sola Allyson and actor Lateef Adedimeji have linked up once again for another performance
- A video captured the moment when Sola Allyson invited Lateef Adedimeji on stage as she spoke about their separate religions
- Lateef Adedimeji and Sola Allyson's reunion on stage comes three years after they faced criticism for similar actions
Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji was among the guests who attended gospel singer and songwriter Sola Allyson's music concert in Lagos.
Sola, who turned a new age a few days ago, hosted a music concert to express her appreciation to her maker.
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During the live concert, a video captured the moment when Sola invited Lateef on stage amid cheers and applause from the audience.
Sola, while seemingly responding to the criticism she and Lateef faced over their joint performance in 2022, stated that religion could not separate them.
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In her words:
"Lateef is a creative, I am a creative, religion can't separate us, Lateef is a child of God, I am a child of God. We see our father differently, Lateef is my brother, so you can do with that whatever you like. So Lateef is going to sing to us and sing here today and if I know the song he is singing, I am going to sing with him. And the song is going to be sweet and you will be blessed."
"Listening to BBO and Aunty Sola's songs doesn't make me less of a Muslim; your songs speak to me just like a Muslim song will speak to me. God is a formless entity," Lateef added.
Lateef, while addressing the audience, also recited some Quranic recitations before going on to sing some Christian songs as Sola and her band members joined him.
The video showing the moment when Sola Allyson invited Lateef Adedimeji on stage is below:
A clip of Lateef Adedimeji singing Christian songs is below:
Legit.ng reported that actor Lateef Adedimeji lectured fans on religious tolerance following the criticism that trailed his live performance with Sola Allyson in 2022.
Reactions as Lateef Adedimeji, Sola Allyson reunite
Legit.ng captured some of the reactions from netizens, as many shared diverse opinions. Read the comments below:
alaga_zee said:
"Muslim BBO fans even plenty! Emi gan number 1. Aunty Sola, Tope Alabi….. once the song speaks to me like he said! I know a lot of Muslims that was at this hangout yesterday, my younger sister was there."
mhz_doris reacted:
"I’m glad I was around. A wonderful time was had."
buks_herbs said:
"Omg …so meaningful & impactful"
sarafina9206 said:
"I respect this man a lot, and I give it to him always."
wahabademola1 reacted:
"Humanity first before religion.....Well done shehu ...Love you Baba."
cutiehajjaj reacted:
"Allah is Da Greatest( Allahu Akbaar) #keep giving out da Message Abdulateef."
tinuunique_ventures reacted:
"The world will be better this way! Sincerely loving my christian brother & sister doesn't make me a less Muslim! God Bless You."
olami_kemi11 said:
"Can all the religions just be one and unite let's see maybe we can conquer alot of things in this world especially Nigeria we are one pls there should be no tribalism also."
Sola Allyson defends herself
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that Sola Allyson broke her silence amid bullying from Christian netizens on social media X.
Some Christian netizens called Sola out for never directly acknowledging Jesus in her songs, as other gospel singers do.
One Folahayo shared a screenshot of the singer's albums as he boldly claimed she never mentioned Jesus in any of her tracks, stirring a response from Sola.
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