Nigerian writer, life coach, and social commentator, Solomon Buchi, has denounced the use of trendy and secular musical phrases in gospel songs.
While reacting to a TikTok video where church choirs incorporated the Gwo gwo gwo ngwo sound in their worship song, he expressed sadness in seeing gospel ministers incorporate trendy phrases into their ministrations.
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Buchi said the use of such phrases should be frowned upon as it soils the sanctity of Christianity.
He added that some gospel singers are just entertainers riding on the wave of the Christian faith.
“It’s sad to see ‘gospel ministers’ incorporate trendy and secular musical phrases into their ministrations. This isn’t gospel music, neither is it a ministration. It’s just emotionalism; employing every possible means to gyrate listeners. I’m sick of it!
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“Some ministers also incorporated the 12345678 trend into praise and worship, and it should be frowned upon. We are offering praise to God who deserves the maximum reverence. Stop soiling the sacrosanctity of our faith.
“It’s high time we called some gospel musicians what they are— they are just entertainers riding on the wave of the Christian faith. They’re not ministers, and that’s fine,” Buchi tweeted.
It’s sad to see ‘gospel ministers’ incorporate trendy and secular musical phrases into their ministrations. This isn’t gospel music, neither is it a ministration. It’s just emotionalism; employing every possible means to gyrate listeners. I’m sick of it!
Some ministers also… pic.twitter.com/0XCkQwEBCJ
— Solomon Buchi (@Solomon_Buchi) July 28, 2024
See netizens’ reactions:
@yourprincecharming01: “We need more songs like “EKWUEME” that song can make you return stolen meat with tears in your eye😑😑.”
@ade_grace_: “I actually see nothing bad in this video 😂 being a Christian doesn’t mean you have to be boring 🥱.”
@i_am_tahor: “For all those saying why are Christians doing this.
Please is there a particular Christian dance step described in the BIBLE ???”
@rayartworld: “She’s being creative, you have to carry “all generations” along… You’re a Gospel Artiste doesn’t mean you should be complete oblivious of the world around you.”
@prankhottiee: “Allow God to be the judge. God doesn’t want you to fiiight for him he is not Mohammad.”
@lammie_artt: “Above all, your relationship with God is all that matters. Leave dragging for twitter people 😂😂😂.”
@ohser_: “It’s not about being judgmental. He is right.”
@shoes_by_demokraft: “The line between Gospel and Secular activities is fading off.”
@giuwa_ueo: “That’s why I love hymns o.”
@biebele_ajijola: “The church of God is not ready for this conversation 🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️🚶🏾♀️.”
@elroyz_: “There’s no making excuses for it, it is the truth.
Using secular sounds to “vibe” in church it’s not, it’s very wrong.
The dance mood changes and people start remembering the original songs which is inevitable.”
@sisi_painter87: “The purpose of praise and worship is to glorify God, not to ginger ourselves. That should tell you whether doing secular songs in church is right or wrong.”
@beautywowcosmeticss: “Some of you will still come and argue this undeniable facts and term it judgemental, CONTINUE!! 😒😒.”