- A viral video of veteran gospel singer Nnenna Goodness's plea for help has sparked widespread sympathy and outrage
- She pleaded with Nigerians for support, providing her account details for assistance
- Following her complaints in the video, many netizens criticised pastor Femi Lazarus over his stance on gospel ministers charging for ministrations
The Nigerian gospel music community has been stirred by a viral video of veteran singer Sister Nnenna Goodness, who tearfully shared her financial struggles and loss of rights to her popular songs.
The singer who sang “He has promised he will never fail,” was seen in the video talking about her financial state. She revealed that she is currently poor and depressed.
Her plea for help has sparked widespread sympathy and outrage, with many calling for support and criticising the music industry for allowing artistes to suffer in poverty.
She pleaded with Nigerians to support her, sharing her account details for assistance.
Nnenna's situation has also reignited the debate on the monetisation of gospel music, with many arguing that gospel ministers should be able to earn a living from their talent.
The controversy surrounding Pastor Femi Lazarus's stance on gospel artistes not monetising their talents has added fuel to the fire.
Netizens have taken to social media to express their thoughts on the matter, with many pledging support and some pointing out opinions on monetising talents.
Netizens weigh in on Gospel singer Goodness Nnenna's financial struggles
@mclassic_hairline.ng wrote: “Please monetize your knowledge, skill and talent . Thank you. It’s only Salvation that is free.”
@ilori_olaolu wrote: “Mama Evangelist Bola Are is still rich till date and she's a real gospel musician who sings pure gospel music...... she's been singing even before many of you here were born and she's still relevant till date.
What Pastor Femi was preaching is that when you grow to a certain level, people will always appreciate ur value even without you charging them.”
@mazitt305 wrote: “My late mom's best gospel music, I know this song from beginning to the end...it plays in my head, it's been playing there for years.... Please find me this woman I have a small gift for her.....”
@amazingblessings995 wrote: “Use the talent in your hands to feed and also praise God with it, human like free things a lot and when you give them you will be mock to scorn for giving them what they wanted. Hustle food ok your table with the gift God has blessed you with period,”
@pinessca_steve wrote: “Ya’ll should get a job . Pastors should WORK , members WORK, gospel artists please WORK!!!!. Run a business, do EVERYTHING you can to make it . God says he will BLESS the WORKS of your hands . I still find it strange that there are FULL TIME PASTORS and GOSPEL SINGERS, living on which money please ? Tithes and offerings ? Get to WORK EVERYBODY, no one is coming to save you . Even if she had charged the world years ago, without proper investments there will be no ROI… 😏😏😏.”
@sososoberekon wrote: “Most popular musicians left the church because of work and no pay.”
@evangelisttemisa wrote: “Once pastor femi sees this I believe he will reach out to assist the woman. He is a man of truth and love.”
@anointed_amber wrote: “It's simple, Grow and evolve. Move as God moves, or you will be lost. There are gospel minister who have transcended many generations and are still know and valued till now!!!”
@lord_ijele101 wrote: “You should have tagged her or dropped her banking details. I believe little amount can go a long way.”
@bigcute_of_ebonyi wrote: “Chaii, hearing this kind songs every morning while growing up healed my soul.”
@ja.lottt wrote: “May The Holy Spirit reward her abundantly🙏🏼 I believe her time has come😢❤️❤️My moms favorite Sunday jam dose years.”
@tonyartworks wrote: ”I’m shedding tears 😭. What a life. Mommy your time has come.”
@prguy_ wrote: ”Please monetized your gift, na why God give you.”
@debbiesean__ wrote: “A man’s gift makes a way him, it’s in the Bible ooo. Biko, monetize your skills and don’t let anyone whine you.”
Gospel singer Agnes Iroh accuses Olamide of copyright infringement, sparks reactions
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that Gospel singer Agnes Iroh accused Olamide of using her song Ladder without permission.
Iroh, who was battling illness, says the delay in addressing Olamide’s actions was unavoidable.
She now demands compensation, citing the rapper’s awards and benefits from the track.