Why gospel artistes should charge for performance – Seyi Awolowo

• Seyi Awolowo stated that it is okay for gospel singers to monetise their music, stressing that they have responsibilities to cater for.
• He advised ministers to keep sentiments aside while performing at religious gatherings and collect payment for their works

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Seyi Awolowo shared his belief that gospel artistes should not only be appreciated for their talent, but also compensated for their performances.

Seyi Awolowo emphasized on the hard work and dedication that goes into producing gospel music, and argued that just like any other artistes, gospel singers should be paid for their time and effort.

He stated that it is alright for them to commercialize their music, underlining that they have responsibilities too to take care of.

He expressed this in a recent interview with Hip TV when questioned if gospel artistes should be paid for their talents.

Seyi Awolowo said:

“If you got a talent, you gotta make your money. So because of religion someone shouldn’t get paid? We need to knock that mindset out. We literally need to take out that sentiment.

“Let’s actually build on ourselves. If you have a talent if you can monetise it the right way, do so. You need to sell your talent.”

In another story, Seyi Awolowo chooses better who the better singer is between Davido and Wizkid.

In a recent chat with Hip TV, the reality star who is also the grandson of Obafemi Awolowo was asked to choose between Wizkid and Davido and after dilly-dallying, he eventually picked Wizkid. Seyi Awolowo said:

“No, don’t do that to me. These are our national treasures. Don’t make me choose one. Please, don’t do that to me [laughs].

“…Wow! Okay, I would say Wiz [Wizkid].”

Asked to choose between Alibaba and AY, Seyi said, “Wow! Alibaba.”

He also said he would choose Headies over Grammys, and AMVCA over Oscars.