Pastor Femi Lazarus continues to speak up against gospel artists charging to perform in Church.
During a recent online sermon, the popular Abuja-based pastor, Femi Lazarus, revealed that some gospel musicians charge as much as $10,000 to perform at churches.
He shared details from a document commonly referred to as a "Rider" in the music industry, in which the unidentified gospel artist specified that they would attend the church with an entourage of 40 people, all of whom needed to be accommodated. The document outlined that the musician required a first-class seat, while the members of his entourage would be placed in economy seating.
Additionally, the musician requested an executive suite in a five-star hotel, with his four primary male assistants also accommodated in another executive suite. The church was also expected to provide three meals a day for the musicians and their crew, with a preference for local cuisine.
Pastor Femi Lazarus was particularly shocked by the honorarium clause in the document, which stipulated a fee of $10,000. This included a non-refundable upfront payment of 50% and the remaining balance due two days before the event.
Pastor Lazarus' comments reflect his criticism of gospel musicians who demand high fees before performing in churches.
Pastor Lazarus expressed that paying gospel artists to perform in church is both wrong and unacceptable because it places a monetary value on a gift that is meant to be given freely by God, which should be used in His service.
He believes that this practice compels artists to be more performative to justify the large fees they receive. Additionally, he highlighted the honor that comes from not charging for performances in church. This sentiment is shared by some gospel stars, such as Nathaniel Bassey, who recently explained why he chooses not to charge for his performances in church.
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