The renowned songwriter and singer said it happened in 1995. Part of the condition of the deal was that he would limit the mention of the name Jesus in his songs, a compromise he wasn’t willing to accept so he let go of the lucrative deal.
The singer disclosed that at that time, the deal was for three years and it was worth 7 billion naira at that time. Accepting that would compromise his Christian faith, the label suggested that he replace the name Jesus with other aliases such as ‘righteous one’, ‘greatest lover’.
The singer recalled what the catch was ‘can you reduce the number of times you call the name of Jesus in your songs? One of the record owners went further by saying you don’t actually need to mention Jesus. You can call him other names’
Shocked by their outrageous request they are demanding from him he told them ‘you can keep your money while I keep my name’.
The singer also condemned the rate at which gospel music is being commercialized. Record labels and marketers dictate to artists the kind of music they should put out there with many telling them to add the speaking in tongues in their songs.
‘Today, the extreme is that the gospel music industry has now become a music industry, the industry now dictates to the ministers what to do, how to sing and when to sing’
Interview with pastor Emmanuel Iren
Music industry. Ruled by mammons and baphometh. Sir, you did well
ReplyDeleteStray bullet come meet Shola Allyson. Heard she released a whole album with the mention of Jesus. She has responded to the call out.
DeleteMark 8:36, "What shall he profit a man if he gains the whole world and lose his soul?"
ReplyDeleteA family once employed me to train their children in English, they told me to remove Jesus out of Class despite telling them before they brought me onboard that I am a bonafide child of God.. no pretense. Me that if I yawn alone, I'll say "Thank You Jesus".
One thing I know for sure is that, if the world hate Jesus this much, then there's something special about him.
Thank You PP, these are the role models God wants us to emulate.
You are right my sister. The world hates Jesus.. there's definitely something magnificent and holy about the name Jesus .the world can't comprehend. JESUS IS LORD!!!
DeleteThere's something special about him.
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It's not Jesus.
DeleteIt's the full name Jesus Christ.
Any church that closes prayer with IN THE NAME OF JESUS, without adding Christ. Run
Like Automobile Cosch.... & Co wearing pin 📍 up bearing JESUS without Christ. Run
Well done man of God. 👍🙏🏿
ReplyDeleteWhen you know the God you serve, you'll never be swayed by the tactics of the devil. You made the right choice sir.
ReplyDeleteOh how I love pastor Percy Paul & his songs…I listen to’ by your blood’ this morning sef.. i admire his courage to say no to them evil record label
ReplyDeletePanam Percy Paul ♥️
ReplyDeleteI was soo happy to see him in "Still falling" featuring Etim Effiong and Shine Rosman. A 10/10 movie.
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ReplyDeleteGood he Jetisson them
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Singing 'How sweet the name of Jesus sound, in a believer's ear' 🎶🎵
ReplyDeleteAll for Jesus 🙌 You've always been an inspiration, God bless you sir.
Me I think he should taken it Sha
ReplyDeleteSo much good you can do with the money
Also they love Jesus they just want the songs to reach more people and make more money
All those neutral religious songs tend to sell to all crowd
Think about Goidness of God and count how many times you hear Jesus
My dear there is more to thatoooh, if he had agreed he more conditions will follow suit, for that kind of deal, its probably Illuminati, most gospel singers have compromised. He did a great job by turning it down
DeleteSo he should take the money and deny CHRIST indirectly?? Everybody must not listen to his music, if the very few that listen accept JESUS CHRIST that's good enough.
DeleteVery well done sir.
DeleteWhy do they always approach gospel singers to remove Jesus from their songs?
ReplyDeleteI don't get...
Check 1st comment
DeleteYou made the right choice sir, God bless you
ReplyDeleteA great one
DeleteOga Linus. No be only 24 million dollars. Na 24 billion dollars. Tupac no even see half this money from death row when he sign during that period. Some of these men go just open mouth dey yearn dust.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite gospel singer, weldone
ReplyDeletePanam Percy Paul God bless you for raising up the banner of Jesus Christ and rejecting devil's offer of Mammon and worldly fame.🙏🏾💞
ReplyDeleteJesus Christ defeated Satan during His temptation in the wilderness and rejected Satan's offer of all the world's glory.
I pray that all true Christians keep standing for Jesus Christ till He returns to rapture His Church and reign over all things. 🙏🏾