In a thought-provoking video that has gone viral on social media concerning Mercy Chinwo, Rev. Fr. Chinenye Oluoma of the Abuja Archdiocese shines a spotlight on the escalating an unsaid evil associated with religious worship.
He specifically mentions renowned gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, revealing that she now charges a staggering N10 million for performances in churches.
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This revelation has sparked a fervent debate about the evolving dynamics between gospel musicians, the Church, and the commercialization of spiritual expression.
Rev. Fr. Oluoma: “We have made religious worship expensive. If I have to bring Mercy Chinwo to come here and sing, how much will I pay her?-
-How much does a gospel artiste of Mercy Chinwo’s status charge to come to an event or in a Church, it has reached N10m now.”
“This is the tragedy that we have turned Christianity into, that an artiste will come to a church and lead in ten minutes praise and worship for N10m, N5m.-
-So if that particular artiste doesn’t sing ‘Jesus, you love me too much,’ that means God didn’t love you too much?”
Rev. Fr. Oluoma: “We have turned worship into entertainment. We have copied the world. In those days, those who composed songs we are still using for worshipping nobody even knows them.”
Rev. Fr. Oluoma: “We have copied the world. In those days, those who composed songs we are still using for worshipping nobody even knows them.”
Rev. Fr. Oluoma: “And some people were asking should they be paid? Why didn’t you pay them?-
-If you must bring them, you must pay them because what you are bringing them for is entertainment.”
The remarks made by Rev. Fr. Oluoma regarding the escalating costs associated with gospel performances, particularly Mercy Chinwo’s N10 million fee, have sparked significant contemplation within religious circles.
The commercialization of worship and the shifting dynamics between artists and the Church have become contentious topics for discussion.
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As the gospel music industry continues to evolve, it is essential to navigate the delicate balance between artistic expression, financial realities, and the core purpose of worship itself.
The time has come for a broader conversation that explores how to preserve the purity of religious worship.
While acknowledging and appreciating the talents of gospel musicians like Mercy Chinwo and others in this rapidly changing landscape.
This kind caption😅
I legit thought she stole.