Nigerian gospel singer Alayo Melody has expressed concern over the fear gripping gospel musicians following the recent death of singer Toluwanisings, urging his colleagues to reconnect with their spiritual roots and avoid commitments they are uncomfortable with. Alayo made the remarks in a recent Instagram video, revealing that he had…...
Nigerian gospel singer Alayo Melody has expressed concern over the fear gripping gospel musicians following the recent death of singer Toluwanisings, urging his colleagues to reconnect with their spiritual roots and avoid commitments they are uncomfortable with.
Alayo made the remarks in a recent Instagram video, revealing that he had received several calls from colleagues distressed by the deaths in the gospel music community.
He disclosed that Toluwanisings’ death had affected him personally, noting that they were scheduled to perform together the following week and still had pending discussions before the singer’s demise.
“It’s very unusual for me to come out and speak but I keep receiving a lot of calls. Different people have been calling me for all kinds of conversations,” he said.
“Even though the incident really shakes me because I was supposed to have a show together with the deceased next week. Both of us still have pending discussions but the will of God has been done and nobody can question him. May God be with his family and kids.”
Addressing colleagues who expressed fear over the recent deaths, Alayo argued that some gospel musicians put themselves under unnecessary pressure by attempting to satisfy everyone, even when they have reservations about accepting invitations.
He advised them to prioritise their well-being and personal convictions over the expectations of others.
“To all the people calling me in the industry that they are terrified with what is happening in our midst, firstly we are inconveniencing ourselves because we want to satisfy everyone,” he said.
“It’s better to offend people than offend yourself. It’s impossible to satisfy or please everyone. If your spirit is against you going for any ministration please don’t go. Don’t do anything that your spirit is not in support of just because you don’t want to offend someone.”
The singer also urged his colleagues to decline invitations when they feel the need to rest, adding that they should not allow the pressure to accept every ministration to override their personal convictions.
“If the invite comes when you are supposed to rest, please rest,” he said.
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Alayo further accused some gospel artistes of abandoning the spiritual practices and religious foundations that shaped their upbringing after achieving fame.
He cited his background in the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) church and his experience in the Celestial Church of Christ, saying that traditional practices associated with the denominations should not be dismissed because of modern influences.
“The second thing I also want to talk about is that many of us have forgotten our foundation. We’ve forgotten how we started and how our parents raised us,” he said.
According to him, some gospel musicians have become disconnected from regular church worship while continuing to attend different churches for ministrations without belonging to a particular congregation.
Alayo said he joined the Celestial Church in 1995, recalling its use of candles, swords and eggs in spiritual practices and cleansing.
“I was born in C&S. Everyone knows that C&S engages in spiritual works. I joined Celestial Church in 1995 and they are known for using candles, swords and eggs to perform spiritual works and cleansing,” he said.
“Those are the instructions given to the founder by God but civilisation and pride makes us question our fathers way of Christianity.”
He also questioned the spiritual preparedness of some musicians who identify as gospel singers, arguing that fame and modernisation should not lead them to neglect their religious commitments.
“Don’t let civilisation take your life unexpectedly. Many of you no longer go to church. You keep going to different churches for ministration without having a particular one that you worship. Some don’t understand the Bible, yet you call yourself a gospel singer,” he said.
Alayo concluded by urging gospel musicians to return to their spiritual foundations, expressing hope that the deaths would not continue.
“You don’t have to be panicking. I will advise you all to go back to your source. In Jesus name we’ll not die prematurely. God will put an end to evil in our midst.”