Daniel Regha, a social media commentator, joins the chorus of critics by ridiculing the N10 million fee charged by popular gospel singer Mercy Chinwo for her performances in churches.
The uproar began when Rev. Fr. Chinenye Oluoma, a Catholic priest, expressed his concerns about the rising costs associated with religious worship. He specifically highlighted Mercy Chinwo’s alleged fee of N10 million for church performances, sparking a debate about the appropriate financial arrangements for such services.
Social media commentator Daniel Regha has expressed his belief that gospel artists should not request payment for their performances within the church setting. In a tweet, he argued that the church’s responsibility should be limited to providing hospitality and covering transportation expenses, if necessary.
Regha’s statement has generated thousands of reactions, with some agreeing with his perspective and others presenting counterarguments, highlighting that gospel music is an occupation and should be treated as such.
successgroupng, drew a parallel by mentioning people seeking various pastors for prayers and questioned if self-prayer is not sufficient. Another user,
AhanotuIkenna, commented that many churches in Nigeria operate as business centers, implying that artists like Mercy Chinwo are merely capitalizing on the prevailing trend.
beyond1 shared an anecdote about comedian Kenny Blaq, who reportedly expressed a willingness to receive any amount as a gift rather than charging a fixed fee for performing in a church”
ezugwu_onyii pointed out the irony of willingly paying significant amounts to invite pastors or religious figures for personal prayers and liberation ceremonies while questioning artists’ charges”
TheSilvapr agreed with Regha’s point but expressed concerns about the high fee of N10 million, suggesting that it is excessive”