11 h. ago Singers, pastors weigh in on debate over payment of gospel artistes

The lead pastor of the Light Nation Church, Femi Lazarus, recently lent his voice to the raging debate over whether or not gospel artistes should be paid for “ministering” in church and other programmes. He said, “A music minister is one who expresses his ministry through music. A music artist is not a kingdom-based minister, Read More

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20 h. ago Panam Percy says he turned down £24m record deal to keep Jesus in his music

Panam Percy Paul, gospel singer and songwriter, has shared how he rejected a £24 million record deal in 1995 because read more Panam Percy says he turned down £24m record deal to keep Jesus in his music

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22 h. ago VeryDarkMan Reacts As Court Blocks His Arrest In Mercy Chinwo’s Legal Feud

A Federal High Court has stepped in to stop the arrest of social media critic VeryDarkMan amid his ongoing legal battle with gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and her former manager. The controversy began after a Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, issued a bench warrant for VeryDarkMan on March 13, 2025. This came […] The post VeryDarkMan Reacts As Court Blocks His Arrest In Mercy Chinwo’s Legal Feud appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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24 h. ago ‘How I Rejected £24m Offer To Remove Jesus From My Music’, Singer Panam Percy Paul Narrates

Popular gospel singer and songwriter, Dr Panam Percy Paul, has disclosed that he rejected a £24million record deal in 1995 because it demanded that he limit the number of times he mentioned “Jesus” in his music. Speaking in an interview with Pastor Emmanuel Iren, Panam Persy disclosed that the three-year contract, worth approximately N7 billion […]

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4 d. ago ‘Give him his flowers,’ Femi Lazarus acknowledges Dakolo’s concern for gospel singers

Following the recent heated debate over financial expectations in gospel music, Pastor Femi Lazarus has taken to Instagram to acknowledge Timi Dakolo’s advocacy for gospel musicians. Sharing a picture of himself with singer Timi Dakolo and Pastor Emmanuel Iren on Monday, Lazarus praised Dakolo, calling him a “music legend” and urging people to give him Read More

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4 d. ago Pastor Femi Lazarus Ends Feud With Timi Dakolo Over Gospel Singers’ Performance Fees

Nigerian pastor, Femi Lazarus, has finally backed down in his argument with singer Timi Dakolo, surprising some netizens. The founder of Light Nation Church previously ignited an online debate by criticising gospel singers for demanding payment to perform in churches. Timi Dakolo responded, defending singers’ right to charge for performances since it is their livelihood. […] The post Pastor Femi Lazarus Ends Feud With Timi Dakolo Over Gospel Singers’ Performance Fees appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Timi Dakolo, Pastor Lazarus Clash Over Fees For Gospel Performances, Ministry School

Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has called out Pastor Femi Lazarus for charging fees for his school of ministry while condemning a gospel singer’s financial demands for a performance. This comes after Pastor Lazarus displayed an alleged invoice from the unnamed gospel artist for a performance during his Sunday sermon. Lazarus said, “I want the media […] The post Timi Dakolo, Pastor Lazarus Clash Over Fees For Gospel Performances, Ministry School appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Singer’s fee: Are you not selling the gospel too? Dakolo tackles Femi Lazarus

Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has questioned Pastor Femi Lazarus for charging fees for his school of ministry while criticising a gospel singer’s financial demands for a performance. This development comes after Pastor Lazarus projected an alleged invoice from the unnamed gospel artist for a performance, during a sermon on Sunday Lazarus said, “I want the Read More

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5 d. ago Dakolo tackles Apostle Lazarus for criticising gospel singers charging fees

Tribune Online Dakolo tackles Apostle Lazarus for criticising gospel singers charging fees Popular Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has publicly challenged Apostle Femi Lazarus over his criticism of gospel ministers who charge high fees to attend events. Dakolo tackles Apostle Lazarus for criticising gospel singers charging fees Tribune Online

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5 d. ago “I Avoided Earrings In The Past Because I Couldn’t Afford Them, Not For Religious Reasons” – Tope Alabi

Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has sparked reactions online after revealing why she avoided earrings, jewellery, and wigs during the early years of her music career. In a widely shared video on Sunday, Tope Alabi explained that her decision was driven by personal circumstances rather than any divine directive. She stated that God never instructed […] The post “I Avoided Earrings In The Past Because I Couldn’t Afford Them, Not For Religious Reasons” – Tope Alabi appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago VeryDarkMan Highlights Consequences Of Label Feuds In Advice To Mercy Chinwo With Former Boss

Nigerian social media critic Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has outlined reasons why gospel singer Mercy Chinwo should opt for an out-of-court settlement with her former label boss and manager, Eezee Tee of Eezee Concepts, in a new video. It’s important to note that Chinwo and Eezee Tee have been embroiled in a legal […] The post VeryDarkMan Highlights Consequences Of Label Feuds In Advice To Mercy Chinwo With Former Boss appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Mercy Chinwo: PFN Accuses VeryDarkMan Of Releasing Fake Press Statement

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has accused controversial social media influencer, Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), of fabricating and circulating a false press release in its name over the feud between him and gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. According to PFN officials, the alleged press statement misrepresented the organisation’s stance on the sensitive […]

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1 week ago VeryDarkMan Insists on Legal Fight, Dismisses PFN’s Call for Reconciliation With Mercy Chinwo

Social media critic Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has alleged that the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), a prominent Christian organisation, has taken interest in his legal dispute with gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. It should be noted that Verydarkman’s conflict with Mercy Chinwo began after he got involved in her legal dispute with her […] The post VeryDarkMan Insists on Legal Fight, Dismisses PFN’s Call for Reconciliation With Mercy Chinwo appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Deji Adeyanju Ridicules Mercy Chinwo’s N1.1bn Suit Against VeryDarkMan, Calls It “Complete Joke”

Deji Adeyanju, the lawyer representing controversial social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, has dismissed gospel singer Mercy Chinwo’s defamation suit against his client as “a complete joke.” It should be noted that a Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, issued a bench warrant on Thursday, March 13, 2025, for the arrest […] The post Deji Adeyanju Ridicules Mercy Chinwo’s N1.1bn Suit Against VeryDarkMan, Calls It “Complete Joke” appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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1 week ago Gospel singers charging high fees are mere entertainers — Apostle Orokpo

Tribune Online Gospel singers charging high fees are mere entertainers — Apostle Orokpo He expressed concern over the pervasive corruption within the Christian community, noting that many gospel singers and preachers are neither diligent in their business practices nor genuinely devoted to serving the Lord.  Gospel singers charging high fees are mere entertainers — Apostle Orokpo Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Defamation: “How Can A Judge Order My Arrest When I’m Not In Nigeria?” – VeryDarkMan Wonders

Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, a controversial activist, has responded to a court order for his arrest for allegedly defaming gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Reports indicate that on Thursday, March 13, the Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, issued a bench warrant for VDM’s arrest over alleged “criminal defamation” of gospel […] The post Defamation: “How Can A Judge Order My Arrest When I’m Not In Nigeria?” – VeryDarkMan Wonders appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Mercy Chinwo: VeryDarkMan breaks silence over defamation allegations

Tribune Online Mercy Chinwo: VeryDarkMan breaks silence over defamation allegations Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has reacted to a court order calling for his arrest over alleged defamation of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. Mercy Chinwo: VeryDarkMan breaks silence over defamation allegations Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Judiciary cannot shut me down, VDM reacts to court order arrest

Controversial activist, Martins Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan has reacted to a court order calling for his arrest over alleged defamation of gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo. In a video he shared via his X handle on Friday, he said the judiciary cannot shut him down, maintaining that he would expose people paying money to Read More

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2 w. ago Court Bars VeryDarkMan From Defaming Mercy Chinwo On Social Media

Social media activist Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, was barred by the Federal Capital Territory High Court in Nyanya, Abuja, on Thursday from publishing any further defamatory content against gospel singer Mercy Chinwo. Chinwo had sued Verydarkman for allegedly making defamatory claims on social media, which she said were not only inaccurate but also […] The post Court Bars VeryDarkMan From Defaming Mercy Chinwo On Social Media appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Mercy Chinwo: Court orders arrest of VeryDarkMan for defamation

By Seyi Babalola The Chief Magistrate Court in Wuse Zone 6, Abuja, has issued a bench warrant to arrest blogger Martins Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), for “criminal defamation” of gospel singer Mercy Chinwo’s reputation. The magistrate directed the Nigeria Police Force, along with other law enforcement authorities, to arrest VeryDarkMan and bring […] The post Mercy Chinwo: Court orders arrest of VeryDarkMan for defamation appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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