- Bidemi Olaoba recently held his #InHisPresence concert at Onikan Stadium in Lagos
- Asides from the highlights of the concert, a two-piece white outfit he wore sparked reactions online
- A netizen claimed that as a gospel singer, Bidemi Olaoba’s outfit portrayed carnality
Nigerian gospel singer Abidemi Ogunmola popularly known as Bidemi Olaoba was called out over an outfit he wore for his recent concert at Onikan Stadium in Lagos.
The two-piece white outfit, with a graphic illustration of the singer's name, Bidemi Olaoba and a portrait of him singing were allegedly criticised as worldly.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on September 4, a user identified as @DxnHenzzy criticised Bidemi Olaoba’s outfit, making a comparison with Afrobeats singer Adekunle Gold.
“How can a gospel artist dress like this?As per Adekunle Gold or what?? Bidemi Olaoba knows better sha,” he wrote
Gathering over 179,000 views and 338 conversations, netizens shared mixed feelings on the criticism. Many wondered what was exactly wrong with the outfit. Some supported and for some, it was a question of why gospel artistes are always easily criticized for everything they do.
Bidemi Olaoba is known for singing gospel highlife music in a Fuji style. After releasing his first single, Final Say in 2016, he became known for his popular phrase, ‘The Bible Says.’
Netizens share mixed feelings over Bidemi Olaoba’s outfit
TheRadar curated some below:
@Iamkatiey asked, “What is wrong with the dressing?! Please point it out.”
@Sincerely_AO said, “Ok nau, gospel artists should Kuku not have dress sense now…you’re not a Bidemi Olaoba fan. What’s even wrong with what he’s wearing?”
@jokerboy_2 wrote, “This outfit is absolutely on point. Bidemi Olaoba really knows how to style himself.”
@Ayo01005 said, “So he should dress like your village people because he be gospel artist. Una to Dey do for this Nigeria. People wey introduce religion to una self no do reach una,”
@MeritTequilla said, “Bidemi Olaoba's "In His Presence" concert was a resounding success, showcasing his exceptional talent and captivating stage presence.”
@Princess_eve said, “Be like my garri too much cos I don’t see any adekunle gold kinda dressing”
@meggiebangz said, “Oga just shut up nah rubbish you dey talk, you for buy him new clothes so Bidemi Olaoba go dey where”
@kachijax commented, “I de even try see wetin Dey wrong with the clothes. These people are just looking for attention by all means.”
Gwo Gwo Fever: Solomon Buchi criticises gospel singer Alaseyori over ‘carnality,’ netizens react
Earlier, TheRadar reported that Media personality and writer Solomon Buchi criticised gospel artiste Adeyinka Alaseyori for incorporating the gwo gwo gwo ngwo dance challenge into her performance.
The popular challenge started on TikTok after skit maker, Brainjotter, used a part of Nigerian folklore singer, Mike Ejeagha's 1983 hit record ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche' to create a dance step.
