- Spyro has spoken regarding the Pastor Bolaji Idowu’s invite and his rendition at HICC, following heavy backlash.
- The secular singer as well as actors and BBN stars were invited to the church for its Christmas carol.
- Spyro while reacting to his delivery claimed he is a member of HICC and a worker in two departments. He stated that he is a Christian who should be allowed to work for God like any other normal human being.
Popular Afro pop singer, Spyro has reacted tothe outrage trailing his rendition at a church’s Christmas carol.
The music star and the lead pastor of the Harvesters International Christian Center, HICC, Bolaji Idowu, among other invitees were dragged earlier by Nigerians, after a clip of Spyro performing on stage went viral.
Apparently, many weren’t too happy with a secular musician performing in church.
Making his stance as a Christian clear, Spyro took to his X (formerly Twitter) platform to note that he is a human being like everyone and should be allowed to participate in church activities.
According to him, he has been worshipping at Harvesters church for well over 7 years and serve in two departments there.
He further mentioned that he is a devoted Christian who serves in a real church, regardless of his status as a Nigerian Afropop singer.
Spyro wrote:
“Just saw myself and pastor B has been getting dragged because I did a drama ministration I’m church 🤷🏽♂️
Let me make something’s very clear!!
1. I’ve been a member of Harvesters for well over 7 years, and I serve in two departments
2. The clip making rounds on social media is off a drama I took part of at our annual carol service called Fantasia
3. The Carol was completely FREE for all. The tickets were free!
👇🏼4. Because I am a celebrity doesn’t make me human?? I can serve God like the rest of you naw l
So pls understand that I am Human, a Christian and I serve in a real church!!!”
Recall WITHIN NIGERIA reported that the Lead preacher at Harvesters International Christian Center, Pastor Bolaji Idowu came under fire for inviting the famous Afrobeat singer, Spyro to perform at the church’s Christmas Carol.
The Christmas Carol that was held at the Church’s branch in Lekki, Lagos on 17th of December, 2023 sparked a wave of reactions.