Popular gospel musician Nathaniel Bassey has explained why he does not charge for guest ministrations in churches amid the controversy over whether or not gospel preachers should charge for such services.
Speaking during a recent sermon in church, Nathaniel Bassey said,ย “If a church invites me to come and minister, they are doing two things. They are inviting me to minister to God and to his people. Let me just say this before I trend in twitter, to my own understanding is when you tell me to minister to God, I can’t charge God to minister to him. How much did he charge me for his blood on Calvary? The blood that is the very reason for my ministry. It’s a personal thing for me and it has worked for me, so why leave what is working?”
This comes after Apostle Lazarus went viral for criticising gospel artists for charging fees to perform at church events.
The pastor suggested that ministry should not be commercialised, highlighting a time a singer charged 5 million to come and sing for his congregation.
His statement sparked debate and reactions within the gospel and gospel music communities.
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In a detailed post, singer Timi Dakolo defended gospel musicians, highlighting the financial investment required to sustain their craft.
He urged Christians to recognise that, beyond its spiritual significance, music is also a profession that demands compensation.
I really wish every music minister in Nigeria & beyond could sit down & take time to listen to this
— DON โTobechukwuโ Ade ๐ (@Row_Haastrup) March 14, 2025
This is a most profound & timely message to them.
Thank you @FemiLazarus_ for this sir ๐ pic.twitter.com/IPPsu1MWoH
“My dear Christains, a quote/comversation can sound intelligent and deep yet untrue. Just like everyone else. You deserve the very best things life has to offer. You should be paid what you deserve. Studio session, production and promotion cost a lot. You have a family to feed, you have rent to pay.”
“You have more songs to put out. We should stop all these attack on peopleโs work. As much as it is spiritual, music is an art. If you canโt pay people, Use your choir members and pay the amount you could have given the guest artist. I doubt the second part.”
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See reactions bellow…
“That’s why HALLELUJAH CHALLENGE is the ONLY prayer platform I connect with easily. This man here is a rare breed. God forgive me, but I recently joined a morning prayer that’s monetized on YouTube, and I won’t lie, I feel a bit uncomfortable when ads pop up in the middle of prayer.”
“I know for a fact he doesnโt charge to minister and yet his blessings Chokeeee. God bless you sir”
“Stop deceiving people how do you now pay for your bills and look this good and have all the good things you have”
“Thatโs why youโre different ๐ and we love you for that. Ministration is a form of the gospel. Why should you charge when it is free to all โค๏ธ”
“I am his neighbour the man is blessed for the rest of his lifeโฆ the blessing even reaches meโฆ.. everything he is saying is in the book of acts. Thats why its very important to know GOD for yourselfโฆ soak in the word โฆhave a great day peopleโค๏ธ”
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