Following the recent heated debate over financial expectations in gospel music, Pastor Femi Lazarus has taken to Instagram to acknowledge Timi Dakolo’s advocacy for gospel musicians.
Sharing a picture of himself with singer Timi Dakolo and Pastor Emmanuel Iren on Monday, Lazarus praised Dakolo, calling him a “music legend” and urging people to give him his flowers.
He also acknowledged Dakolo’s concerns for musicians saying, “My brother #timidakolo is a music legend. Give him his flowers. What a man! He genuinely carries the burdens of musicians. His concerns are real. I love you.”
The pastor further emphasised the need for improvements within the gospel music space, assuring both hosts and guests at gospel events will do better moving forward.
“Pain is real. From pulpit to the pew, the pain is real, but we will be fine. This generation will not have a carryover of pain.
“Better structures will be built. Hosts will do better. Guests will do better. We will have a better nation together,” he wrote.
The post follows a debate sparked by Lazarus’ sermon, where he questioned gospel artists’ financial demands for performances. Dakolo had strongly challenged his stance, calling for fair compensation for gospel musicians.
It was reported that Dakolo questioned Lazarus for charging fees for his school of ministry after the cleric criticised an unnamed gospel singer’s financial demands for a performance.
Lazarus clarified his stance by making a distinction between “music ministers” and “music artists,” insisting that true gospel ministers should not commercialise their calling.
He argued that ministers charging for performances are in the business of music rather than ministry, suggesting that they should seek alternative income sources unless they have a divine calling into full-time ministry.
Lazarus also urged pastors to support their music ministers, admitting that many struggle because their churches fail to provide proper assistance.
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