- Timi Dakolo and Pastor Femi Lazarus Debate: The controversy began when Pastor Femi Lazarus criticized gospel artists who charge fees for performing at church events.
- Dakolo Accuses Pastor of Hypocrisy: Timi Dakolo countered that pastors coerce gospel singers into performing for free while they themselves earn a living.
- Pastor Femi Lazarus’s Ministry School: Dakolo accused the pastor of charging students to attend his ministry school, with an enrollment fee of around $150 per person.
- Dakolo Questions Pastor’s Motives: Dakolo suggested that the pastor is profiting from a “freely given gift and revelation”.
- Ongoing Debate About Money in Ministry: The exchange highlights the ongoing discussion about the role of money in ministry and the ethics of paying gospel artists for their performances.
The debate between Timi Dakolo and Pastor Femi Lazarus has escalated, with Dakolo accusing the pastor of hypocrisy. The controversy started when Pastor Lazarus criticized gospel artists who charge fees for performing at church events, saying they should trust God for provision instead of seeking financial gain. Dakolo countered that pastors coerce gospel singers into performing for free, while they themselves earn a living .
Dakolo also pointed out that Pastor Lazarus charges students to attend his ministry school, which teaches Christianity. The enrollment fee is reportedly around $150 per person, with approximately 1,000 students registered. Dakolo questioned the pastor’s motives, suggesting that he is profiting from a “freely given gift and revelation” .
The exchange highlights the ongoing discussion about the role of money in ministry and the ethics of paying gospel artists for their performances. While some argue that gospel music is a form of ministry that should be offered freely, others believe that artists have the right to earn a living from their work.
