Davido is a Gospel artiste – Tobi Adegboyega

During a podcast appearance, Pastor Tobi Adegboyega has ignited a debate by referring to Davido as a “gospel artiste.”

Tobi Adegboyega’s definition of gospel as “good news” led him to categorize Davido’s music, particularly his song “Stand Strong,” as uplifting and fitting within the gospel narrative.

The pastor’s comments were in response to criticism over his decision to feature secular artists, including Zlatan, at his birthday celebration.

Adegboyega defended his choice, stating that these performers were close friends who had supported him unconditionally.

He emphasized the importance of surrounding himself with loving and supportive individuals, rather than those who criticize him.

Adegboyega dismissed concerns from gospel artistes, prioritizing his relationships with friends who have been loyal to him.

He asserted that his friends, including Zlatan, would continue to perform at his events, which would only grow in scale as his circle of friends expands.

He expressed:

“Gospel means good news. Everyone there is a gospel artiste. Davido is a gospel artiste. Have you heard: ‘Because I stand strong?’”
“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,” “If gospel artistes 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?

“It’s my friends that will be there. Everyone in that room was my friend. Zlatan is like a son to me; his kids are my kids, and his parents were in my house. So should I now say, ‘Well, because you are not gospel artistes, let me go and look for some gospel artistes who are criticizing me and force them to sing?’

“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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