The performance of Nigerian artist Oludipe David, popularly known as Spyro, at the Harvesters International Gospel Center’s Christmas carol service in Lagos State on Sunday has stirred mixed reactions among attendees and online audiences.
As obtained by PUNCH METRO, the event flyer, the church invited celebrities such as Daniel Effiong, Bisola Ayeola, Dorathy Bachor, Sharon Ooja, Uzor Arukwe, Adeh Gbolahan, and Kenneth Ophopho for the event.
Many individuals have expressed their disapproval of the decision to feature a secular artist in a church event.
Criticism has emerged on various social media platforms, with Nigerians voicing their concerns regarding the appropriateness of inviting such artists to perform in a religious setting.
The move has prompted debates and discussions among attendees and online users, with differing opinions on Pastor Bolaji Idowu’s decision as the lead preacher at Harvesters International Christian Center to incorporate these artists into the event.
A social media user identified as @Marki on Twitter while reacting to the development tweeted, “It’s easy to spot fake pastors using Jesus name for their own selfish gains and bodily satisfaction.”
Sharing similar opinion, @Wal^ker, tweeted,”This is the reason I don’t go to church.. how can churches b inviting worldly music into churches”
While @Shilehorlar1, tweeted,”Funny how we’ve left holy vessels in the hands of unworthy people.
“I am not judging anyone, but if this menace is not addressed they will soon start to invite stripp*rs to church and find a justification 2 it
It takes a saved to save a drowning person can’t save anyone”.
Another tweep identified as @Obiasogu David, while airing his opinion tweeted, “Lovely how Nigerian churches are devising creative ways to “win souls.”
“The other day, Celestial Church invited Portable to “minister” to their members. Now, it’s Spyro.
“Odumodublvck and Shalipopi should be warming up, soon they’ll be headlining a crusade together to minister their hit song “Cast.” I’m sure heaven will be let loose and anointing will pour when they take the mic.Hope this helps”.
Sharing a different opinion, a tweep identified as @Enioluwa.V.A. tweeted,”People that have never heard/listened to Pastor B teach are the ones with the most smelly takes.
“Spyro is a worker in the church, Skales participated in the last Bible Foundation course, what makes them less human to perform in the carol?Y’all have knotted bolts in your head.”
This comes in the wake of the recent controversy that trailed the invitation of popular Fuji singer Pasuma and controversial Nigerian singer Portable, to perform at a Celestial Church in Lagos State.
Recall that Pastor Bolaji Idowu recently made the headlines after he was featured alongside BBNaija star, Dorathy, in a skit by popular Nigerian skit maker, Mr. Macaroni.
