“I’m godmother to some gospel singers” – Tope Alabi shades colleagues in viral video

• Tope Alabi, firmly rooted in the gospel music industry, sparked a buzz with a video reflecting on her journey.
• During a soul-stirring gospel event, she paid tribute to the venerable Bola Are, graciously acknowledging her as a cherished godmother.
• Tope Alabi, unapologetically asserting her position, subtly threw shade at colleagues who haven’t recognized her as a godmother.
• She posed a pointed question, challenging what accomplishments they have attained in their careers.

Tope Alabi, the adored gospel sensation, shed light on the existence of a hierarchy within the gospel music industry, in a compelling video.

In a video making waves, the 53-year-old songstress, during her stage performance, took a pause to express reverence for her senior colleague Bola Are.

She affectionately referred to Bola Are as her godmother and several other gospel singers.

Tope proceeded to throw shade at colleagues who fail to acknowledge her as their godmother. She questioned the songs they put out that is fueling their pride directed towards her.

The gospel singer touched to tears as a choir performed her chart-toppers, questioned the achievements of those who believe they’ve accomplished enough in the industry.

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Meanwhile, Tope Alabi recently couldn’t hold back the tears over the immersed display of affection she received during a church event in Lagos. 

Tope, who attended the church programme alongside her husband, took to her Instagram page to share a video capturing the moment the church choir and congregation sang her hit songs back to her.

The gospel singer was repeatedly seen dabbing her eyes with a handkerchief while her husband, seated beside her, beamed with joy as he watched her emotional reaction in the video.

In a caption of the video, Tope expressed the impact the show of love she received had on her as she expressed gratitude to God.