Church, over comments regarding the fees charged by gospel musicians for church performances. The dispute began when Apostle Lazarus shared a purported invoice from a gospel artist, highlighting demands such as a $10,000 honorarium, first-class travel, and luxury accommodation. He argued that such financial expectations undermine the true purpose of gospel ministry, emphasizing that spreading God’s word should take precedence over personal financial gain.
In response, Dakolo defended the right of gospel artists to receive fair compensation for their work, highlighting the various financial obligations they need to meet. He also accused Apostle Lazarus of hypocrisy, pointing out that the pastor charges approximately $150 per person for enrollment in his school of ministry. Dakolo questioned whether this practice aligns with the pastor’s stance against monetizing ministry services.
This exchange has sparked diverse reactions within the Nigerian Christian community, with some agreeing that gospel music should be purely about ministry and not financial gain, while others support Dakolo’s viewpoint that artists deserve fair compensation for their contributions.
