Tim Godfrey Shares Reason He Doesn’t Like Coming to Nigeria: “Gospel Artists Are Not Treated Well”
- Tim Godfrey has explained why he hasn't been seen in Nigeria for ministry in a long time
- In a video shared online, he revealed that the way gospel artists are treated in Nigeria is one of the reasons he dislikes returning
- He also mentioned the items he received as honorarium after working hard to minister to many souls
- In a chat with Legit.ng, a choir instructor, Oluwafemi Sunday, shared his take about the controversial subject
Gospel singer Tim Godfrey has sparked massive reactions over a video making the rounds on social media.
The music star, who is admired by American actress Whoopi Goldberg, shared the reason he dislikes coming to Nigeria to minister. According to him, he is dissatisfied with the way gospel artists are treated in the country.
Source: Instagram
In the video, Tim Godfrey recalled past experiences where he received a live chicken and tubers of yam as honorariums for his hard work.
He questioned whether the chicken or yam would pay his children’s school fees or help him acquire property.
The Big God crooner, who recently celebrated his grown-up son, expressed his frustration, stating that people can be cruel and unfair to gospel artists.
Source: Instagram
Tim Godfrey speaks about gospel music
Tim Godfrey also commented on the ongoing debate surrounding gospel artists charging for their ministry, asserting that such discussions make him angry. He emphasized that many artists work hard and deserve to be rewarded for their efforts.
This comes after a heated debate erupted a few months ago about gospel artists demanding payment for their ministry. The controversy intensified when the rate card of a gospel singer circulated online, prompting widespread discussion.
See the video here:
How fans reacted to Tim Godfrey's video
Netizen reacted after seeing the video of the gospel singer. They shared their take about his complexion and compared it to his old pictures. Some others also reacted to what he said in the video. Here are comments below:
@tlanny_content_studio said:
"Tim Godfrey is an artist that likes to sing Gospel songs. Not a Gospel minister.
@lilmisskogo stated:
"An honorarium is meant to be a token of appreciation, not a structured income. It’s irregular, unpredictable, and at the discretion of whoever is giving it."
@adekalu_b reacted:
"So it's now called artist not ministers anymore, make we dey read Bible well oooo. God always provide, he dsnt leave his own stranded."
@the.osas_ commented:
"Oga, go and work! Don't use 'gospel music' as source of livelihood."
@purposemagnet shared:
"This is more reason why you should not make music or ministry your full-time job and source of livelihood unless the Holy Spirit instructs you to do so."
@quinxybio wrote:
"God said I will bless the works of ur hands,whether gospel or not, "music is expensive down from the production, mixing and mastering, the video shot, promotion, and so on."
Sunday speaks about paying gospel singers
He said"
"Their talent is a gift from God, so I don’t expect them to charge like secular singers do. However, they still need to take care of their band, handle music production, and manage other expenses, so churches should compensate them if they invite them. I would also advise gospel singers to explore other ventures that can generate income."
Tim Godfrey expresses concern for Ghanaians
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Tim Godfrey sent a message to Ghanaians ahead of their possible elimination from the ongoing AFCON tournament.
The Black Stars were close to being kicked out of the tournament after they were held to a 2-2 draw against Mozambique. Tim Godfrey said the Black Stars being held to a draw by Mozambique hurt him, stirring reactions from Ghanaians.
Source: Legit.ng
