Lagos, Nigeria
Gospel singer Tim Godfrey don drop new jam wey dey cause plenty wahala for social media as e feature Afrobeats superstar Oxlade for im latest single, ‘Infinity.’ This collaboration don mix Godfrey’s spiritual intensity with Oxlade’s smooth vocals, forming sweet blend of gospel lyrics and Afrobeats rhythm. E even write for Instagram say, ‘With God, Nothing is impossible. My God is capable. Call am, He’s reachable. INFINITY X @oxladeofficial OUT NOW! RUN IT UP!’
But no be small matter as plenty fans dey debate if this combo make sense or if na wahala dem sabi come choose for the gospel community. Na dat Oxlade wey fit dey hot seat since 2022 because of s3x tape scandal, abi na dem no go let am rest?
Despite the mixed reactions, Godfrey na correct padi wey wan push creative boundaries and change the game for gospel music. E no dey fear to mix things up traditional ways. Fans don they share their thoughts online and the response dey strong—some dey hail the musical fusion, while others dey vex because of Oxlade’s past. E be like say dem dey wonder if na right decision for Godfrey to involve someone wey carry so much baggage.
Calebtheplugg come holla say why Godfrey no fit use other talented gospel artists like Moses Bliss wey e feel say go do better? Im dey emphasize say gospel music suppose dey inspired by God and say Oxlade just dey spoil the vibes. E write, ‘There’s nothing Oxlade did here that Moses Bliss or others won’t execute even better! This na just pure busybody, or trying to use unnecessary controversy to push your career.’
Brownsteph join join dey doubt Godfrey’s motives saying, ‘Y’all still see this one as a gospel minister??? Lol person wey dey disguise under gospel dey run him business.’ E dey ask if Godsey really follow Holy Spirit on dis move too. Na wah o!
But then, another user wey call himself thegospelmentality dey encourage calmness, say make people no rush to judge because who dem be to dispute God’s plan? Im write, ‘Let us don’t judge in case like this o, because you aren’t there when God told him to do this collabo.’ No be lie!
Nigerian gospel music don dey change style small small as artists dey find ways to put cross-genre collaborations. Tim Godfrey and Oxlade collaboration fit open more doors for gospel music wey wan crossover go secular world. This one dey sure go dey generate more discussion especially with all the online gists wey don surface.
As fans dey react, we go dey watch to see if this collaboration go make waves or if na just talk. But one thing wey we sure be say, music na powerful tool and Godfrey don surely capture attention—with a twist!
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