The founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church, popularly known as SPAC Nation, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, has referred to popular musician David Adeleke, known as Davido, as a gospel artist.
Speaking on the Off The Record podcast, Adegboyega explained that “gospel” means “good news,” and he believes Davido embodies this through his music.
The pastor made these remarks while addressing criticism over his decision to invite secular musicians to perform at his recent birthday celebration instead of gospel artists. Adegboyega also spoke about his close relationship with Nigerian artist Zlatan, whom he described as his “son.”
He said, “Gospel means good news. Everyone there is a gospel artist. Davido is a gospel artist. Have you heard: ‘Because I stand strong?’”
Defending his choice of performers, he stated, “What I had then was my friends—friends who are there through thick and thin. Davido told me, ‘I just want to be there and perform for one hour.’ They’re my friends. I didn’t pay any of them. They love me, and I will give my friends platforms.”
He criticized gospel artists who, according to him, were quick to judge his choices rather than build relationships. “If gospel artists aren’t my friends and are instead joining the bandwagon to criticize me by asking, ‘Is that a church?’ What should I do? Drag them with a rope?”
Adegboyega emphasized that his friends will always take center stage at his events, saying, “My friends will always sing at my events, and the next one will be bigger because my circle of friends keeps growing.”
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