Nigerian singer Spyro has stirred conversation online after stating that gospel musicians are just as business-minded as their counterparts in the Afrobeats industry.
Appearing on HipTV’s Trending show, Spyro shared his perspective: “The people that claim to be gospel artists or gospel ministers are just artists — they are in the business to make money just like us in the Afrobeats industry.”
His statement sparked a wave of mixed reactions across social media.
One user, @MusicLover23, wrote on X: “Finally, someone said it! Gospel artists work hard and deserve to be paid like any other musicians. It’s a business, not just a ministry.”
Another, @NaijaBeatsFan, echoed the sentiment: “Spyro is right. Producing gospel music involves costs and effort. Why should gospel artists not make money when Afrobeats stars do?”
However, not all were in agreement. @FaithFirst pushed back:
“Gospel music is about spreading God’s word, not chasing money. This kind of mindset could ruin the purity of the gospel.”
Similarly, @SpiritualVoice added:
“I respect Spyro, but gospel artists should prioritise ministry over money. The focus should be on souls, not sales.”
During the interview, Spyro also took a moment to commend female artists who maintain their values despite industry pressures.
He singled out Tems for praise: “There is a lot of pressure on female artists to do crazy things. Tems is holding it down decently yet she is one of the biggest female artists in the world right now. She is decent. She has it together.”
Spyro’s comments have reignited an ongoing conversation about the balance between ministry and monetisation in gospel music—and whether the industry can or should separate faith from financial success.
