Nigerian singer Shola Allyson has opened up about the long-standing criticism she receives for not mentioning the name of Jesus in her music.
The songwriter, who many often classify as a gospel artiste, came under heavy backlash in March 2025 after social media users questioned why her songs rarely make direct reference to Jesus. At the time, she fired back on X, saying she would not be pressured into following what she described as “darkness disguised as light.”
Speaking during a new interview on Oyinmomo TV, Allyson finally addressed the matter directly. She clarified that she has never identified herself as a gospel singer and does not believe her music must follow that standard.
“I’m not a religious singer,” she said. “I have never introduced myself as a gospel artiste. My name is Shola Allyson. I’m a singer.”
Responding to claims that she avoids mentioning Jesus, Allyson explained that there is no divine instruction requiring her to do so.
“Jesus did not instruct us to mention his name in songs, nor did he ask us to do PR for him,” she stated.
Her comments have once again stirred conversations about artistic freedom, spirituality, and expectations placed on musicians whose work carries inspirational or faith-based themes.
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