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It was a crazy experience – Spyro speaks on his upbringing as a pastor’s child
Nigerian singer Spryro has opened up about his upbringing as the child of a pastor and the impact it has had on his life and career.
Speaking during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on the Just Chude podcast, the singer described his childhood experience growing up as the child of a pastor.
“My dad is a pastor and it was difficult growing up with a pastor,” he began in between laughter. “You’re going to have to be in church whether or not you want to be in church, you must love God by force. He made us study the Bible from cover to cover, whether you like it or not,” he added.
Spryro humorously recalled the rigorous upbringing he had, highlighting the compulsory Bible study sessions and morning devotions, which were scheduled during the most inconvenient times
He continued, “The annoying thing was the morning devotion, it was when sleep was getting deepest that they would wake you up for morning devotion. What the thing does is that it makes you hate God instead of loving him because it’d be like, ‘This God wey wan ruin my life’.
The singer confessed that his upbringing was so rigorous that when he gained admission to the university, he saw it as an escape from the routine at home.
He said, “It was crazy, trust me it was a crazy experience. When I got into uni I saw it as my freedom and I never returned home for about four years. I was like, ‘Thank you Jesus for this open door,’ you know? I was waiting for it and I took it, then I didn’t even turn back.”
However, he also recognised the positive side of his strict religious upbringing, noting that his parent’s teachings and the fear of God have not left him to this day.
“The good thing about having pastor parents is that even though I don’t like the approach and everything, that fear of God is still in me. So all through my university, I was saved, I didn’t do it for my parents; I just had the fear of God. That has worked for me until now, to this date, I don’t smoke drink or carry women. All that attests to the fear of God because my dad and mum aren’t here but God is seeing me,” he explained.
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Gospel singer Testimony Jaga gives Portable 3 days to apologise for slapping preacher
Testimony Jaga, the Nigerian gospel singer, has given Portable a three-day ultimatum to apologise to the preacher he slapped.
The ‘Zazoo Zeh’ hitmaker was heavily criticised on social media on Monday for slapping the man who he claimed was preaching close to his bar.
Jaga, while joining the chorus of condemnation against Portable, said he should have reported to the right authorities if the preacher’s actions were wrong.
In a video shared on his Instagram page, the gospel artiste claimed to have received divine instruction to advocate for the preacher.
He also warned Portable to issue a public apology within three days or face consequences.
“I’m giving you three days to apologise to that man,” he wrote.
“If that man Portable slapped is doing something wrong, can’t he call the law enforcement agencies to arrest him?
“Even if he does not like what the man was doing, he could have easily chased him away not slap him. That is somebody’s father, husband and uncle.
“If the pastor was a famous person who uses security guards, would he have slapped him? It is because the man has no one.
“I’m not against Portable, he might have done it out of pride but if he realises what he did, he should go and apologize to the man and make a video.
“That’s a mockery of someone’s God. Telling the man to go and call his God, is mockery. He has called his God and that’s why someone like me is talking now.
“God has told me to fight for the man. Who are we to judge anyone?”
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Dammy Krane petitions police over rift with Davido, demands $500k payment
Dammy Krane has petitioned Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector general of police, over his lingering dispute with Davido.
The feud between the pair started in October 2023 after Krane called out Davido on social media, claiming he owed him for songwriting contributions.
Krane also accused the ‘Assurance’ hitmaker of sabotaging his record deal with Sony Music.
In response to the allegations, Davido labeled Krane “ungrateful” and claimed he received no payment for their collaborations. Davido also mentioned that he provided shelter and support for Krane when he was homeless.
Since then, Krane has continued to attack Davido on social media; even accusing him of being involved in the death of his friend Tagbo Umeike. Tagbo died from alleged alcohol poisoning in October 2017.
Davido dismissed claims and threatened to sue Krane for “defamation of character and cyberbullying”.
In a letter posted on his social media pages, Krane accused Davido of several wrongdoings while addressing five key concerns.
The singer alleged that Davido and his allies are threatening his life. He also called for the re-opening of Tagbo’s death case.
Krane pleaded with the inspector-general to help lift the restrictions on his bank accounts, which he claimed made it difficult for him to access his funds.
The singer also appealed to Egbetokun to get Davido to “pay me all the money he owed for the song ‘Pere’”.
He claimed Davido agreed to pay him $500,000 for their collaborative song but has refused to pay him.
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Gospel singer Dele Gold is dead
Dele Agbeyo, the Nigerian gospel singer better known as Dele Gold, has passed away.
Agbeyo’s death was confirmed by Alayo Melody, his colleague, via social media on Wednesday.
Melody wrote, “Dele Gold died kee?? Ahhh This is getting too much ooo!!!! May God help us stop this untimely death. Dele Agbeyo May your soul rest well🙏🥲🥲”.
Wonder Doyin Kujore, another gospel singer, also expressed his grief on Instagram.
“Nothing in this world… let us live today and leave tomorrow for God. It saddens my heart to post about those who die prematurely, but I have to pay my last respects. Rest in peace Dele Agbotikuyo, Dele Gold,” he wrote.
Dele reportedly died after a brief illness.
Known as The Miliki Gospel King, the singer was a native of Usi, Ekiti state, but grew up in Faforiji, Osun state.
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