Gospel music is an integral part of Christian worship in Nigeria. It serves as an instrument of worship, evangelism, edification, and congregational participation. In recent times, paying gospel musicians (gospel music ministers) for their ministrations has become a contentious issue among the Christian populace in Nigeria, especially considering conflicting views of prominent clergymen and gospel music ministers on social media platforms.
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The Church, as the ecclesial community of Jesus Christ, holds the divine mandate of evangelism - a commission rooted in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) - where gospel music plays an important role. Gospel music serves as both a theological and cultural expression capable of fulfilling this mandate. However, in South-Western Nigeria, the practice of gospel music has witnessed significant deviations: performers with questionable moral and spiritual integrity exploit the art form for fame, wealth, and influence.
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Yorùbá Church music among the Nigerian Baptist Convention churches in South-western Nigeria has experienced growth in performance practices, human and material resources, and in the quality of musical works from the Yorùbá musical culture. Although there is noticeable musical growth in the area, there is yet the need to review and document the factors responsible for the growth from 1981 to 2021.
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