Spyro Agrees That Many Gospel Artists Are Motivated By Financial Gain, Similar To Secular Artists.

Spyro Agrees That Many Gospel Artists Are Motivated By Financial Gain, Similar To Secular Artists.

Singer Spyro has argued that many gospel artists are motivated by financial gain, similar to secular artists.

Speaking in an interview on HipTV ‘Trending’, Spyro said there’s no difference between gospel artists and their secular counterparts in terms of financial motivations.

He said: “The people that claim to be gospel artists or gospel ministers are just artists -they are in the business to make money just like us in the Afrobeats industry.”

Recall that some industry stakeholders believe that gospel artists should be paid for their work, citing the financial realities of pursuing a music career while others argue that gospel music is a ministry and should not be treated as a business.

Spyro also highlighted the challenges faced by female artists in the music industry.

He emphasised the importance of role models like Tems, who has maintained decency and integrity while achieving global success.

By holding up Tems as an example, Spyro encourages young female artists to prioritize their values and artistry.

“There is a lot of pressure on female artists to do crazy things. Tems is holding it down decently yet she is one of the biggest [female artists] in the world right now. She is decent. She has it together.

“Sometimes, I’m just like, how is she able to do this? We should put Tems out there for our young ladies to be looking up to as a role model,” he said.

Source: The Nation

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