Popular Nigerian pastor, Reverend Father Oluoma, has claimed that churches have turned worship into entertainment.
The minister made the claim during a recent sermon in his church.
During the sermon, Reverend Father Oluoma revealed that gospel singers charge millions just to lead a 10-minute worship service in churches.
Using the example of famous Nigerian gospel singer, Mercy Chinwo, he revealed that she charges up to 10 million naira for performances in churches.
“We have made religious worship expensive. If I have to bring Mercy Chinwo here to sing, how much will I have to pay? How much do you think she will charge? 10 million naira. Then I will have to collect the money from church members to pay her.
These are the tragedies we have brought into the church. An artist will come to the church to minister for 10 million or 5 million, and that’s too much. I’m not against paying her; you must pay her because you invited her.” He said.
Watch him speak below,
The “Obinasom” singer was brought on stage in a box, and after opening it, she popped out and gave an electrifying performance that wowed audiences and judges alike.
The judges were impressed with Mercy Chinwo’s energetic performance, so Fela Kuti’s eldest son, Femi Kuti, who was one of the judges, praised her performance. (Watch here)
