38 h. ago I Turned Down £24m Deal To Remove Jesus From My Songs – Panam Percy Paul

Renowned gospel singer and songwriter Dr Panam Percy Paul has revealed that he turned down a lucrative £24 million record deal in 1995 because it required him to reduce the number of times he mentioned “Jesus” in his songs. Speaking in an interview with Pastor Emmanuel Iren, Paul disclosed that the three-year contract, worth approximately […]

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50 h. ago Sola Allyson Addresses Criticism Over Avoiding ‘Jesus’ In Her Songs

Gospel singer Sola Allyson has voiced her frustration after a social media user criticised her for not including the name “Jesus” in her songs. This criticism arose after Dr. Panam Percy Paul disclosed that he declined a £24 million offer in 1995 because he refused to stop mentioning the name “Jesus” in his songs. Allyson […] The post Sola Allyson Addresses Criticism Over Avoiding ‘Jesus’ In Her Songs appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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51 h. ago Jesus: Sola Allyson slams troll over Panam Percy Paul comparison

Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Sola Allyson has responded to criticism regarding the absence of direct references to Jesus in her latest album. An X user with the username @Folahanayo1 called her out on Friday following gospel icon Panam Percy Paul’s revelations that he rejected a whopping £24m record deal in 1995 to reduce Jesus Read More

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69 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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3 d. 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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6 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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6 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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7 d. ago Why gospel music ministers should not charge fees – Pastor Femi Lazarus

Nigerian pastor, Femi Lazarus, has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comments on the financial expectations of gospel ministers, clarifying read more Why gospel music ministers should not charge fees – Pastor Femi Lazarus

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7 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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7 d. ago Why music ministers should not charge fees, Femi Lazarus clarifies stance

Nigerian pastor, Femi Lazarus, who recently ignited controversy about the gospel music industry by challenging the financial expectations of gospel ministers, has provided explanations to defend his stance. In a sermon on aired on YouTube Sunday, Lazarus insisted that music ministry is for those who were called into it as a ministry and should not Read More

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7 d. ago Timi Dakolo Slams Femi Lazarus Over $150 Fee For School Of Ministry

Popular Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has called out the Lead Pastor of Light Nation Church, Apostle Femi Lazarus for charging fees for his School of Ministry while criticising gospel artists for demanding payment to minister at church events. Apostle Lazarus has been vocal about his disapproval of gospel musicians who request large sums to perform […]

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7 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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7 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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8 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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9 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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2 w. 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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2 w. 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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