Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has expressed her deep concern over the growing rivalry among artists in the gospel music industry. During her performance at the Celebrating Jesus 7.0 concert, Alabi urged her colleagues to foster better connections and collaboration, emphasizing the importance of unity in their mission.
“It is wrong to see each other and smile, then go behind to say bad things about one another,” she stated, reminding artists that they would ultimately be held accountable for their actions. Alabi called on her peers to recognize that their work is for the glory of God and not for personal fame or recognition.
She highlighted a troubling trend where established artists separate themselves from emerging talents, which only perpetuates competition and discord. “The bigger ones are fighting amongst themselves, and what do you want those coming up to do?” she questioned. Alabi lamented that this culture of backstabbing and rivalry is already being emulated by younger artists.
“The emerging ones are already against each other. These children coming up are already backstabbing and emulating us because we started it,” she cautioned. In her heartfelt address, Tope Alabi called for a renewed focus on collaboration and support within the gospel music community, urging everyone to remember that they are all working towards a common purpose in the service of God.
