Well-liked Nigerian gospel singer Tim Godfrey has spoken out strongly towards the criticism gospel artists face for charging efficiency charges.
Talking in a latest video that’s now circulating on-line, he recounted his personal expertise of being paid with some tubers of yams and stay chickens.
Godfrey expressed deep frustration over what he described because the mistreatment of gospel artists, notably in Nigeria.
He addressed those that query why gospel musicians cost for his or her providers, saying the judgment just isn’t solely unfair but in addition dehumanizing.
“Coming to Nigeria grew to become tough due to how artists are being mistreated, and I wish to say it. All of these tales about why they’re charging and why they’re accumulating cash received me so indignant. I stated Why are individuals depraved? What sense does it make that folks work so arduous, and also you’re saying…I’ve collected tubers of yams as honorarium, I’ve collected a full, stay, respiration, strolling rooster as honorarium, and that’s what I’m going to make use of to pay faculty charges, pay home lease, purchase properties, and maintain. No, that’s so unfair, that’s completely unfair.” He stated
Godfrey’s feedback have resonated with many, reigniting conversations concerning the want for honest compensation and respect for artists particularly these working inside faith-based circles.
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