Timi Dakolo Accuses Pastor Femi Lazarus For Charging $150 For His Ministry School
- Timi Dakolo and Pastor Femi Lazarus are involved in a public dispute.
- Dakolo has made new claims against the founder of Light Nation Church.
- The controversy began over differing opinions on gospel artists charging for performances at church events.
The ongoing dispute between renowned singer Timi Dakolo and Pastor Femi Lazarus has taken a new turn, with Dakolo making fresh claims against the Light Nation Church’s founder.
Earlier, GistLover reported that both figures sparked discussions online after expressing opposing views on whether gospel artists should charge fees for their performances at church events.
Pastor Femi Lazarus had previously criticized gospel musicians who request payment for ministering, stating in a viral video that they should rely on God to meet their needs instead of focusing on financial gains. According to him, gospel artists should remember that they are also ministers of the gospel, not just performers.
In response, Timi Dakolo strongly disagreed, accusing pastors of manipulating gospel singers into offering their services for free. He argued that gospel artists have every right to earn a living and listed various necessities that their earnings help them achieve. Dakolo further advised the clergyman to focus on developing his church choir rather than expecting established gospel singers to perform without compensation.
In a follow-up post, Dakolo clarified that his statements stemmed from respect and love, despite his disagreement. He emphasized that he is not a gospel artist but a Christian who was raised in the church.
The R&B singer then alleged that Pastor Femi Lazarus charges students to attend his ministry school, which offers teachings about Jesus. According to Dakolo, the fee for enrollment is approximately $150 per person, with over 1,000 students reportedly signed up.
He further accused the pastor of profiting from a gift and revelation that were given freely. To support his claims, Dakolo shared a screenshot of an email that allegedly disclosed the ministry school’s fee structure.
The controversy continues to generate heated reactions from the public, with supporters on both sides weighing in on the matter.
“All this was said in love and with respect sir. I am not a gospel artist but a Christain raised in church. Let’s not shift the goal post. By your definition, if anyone charges to minister, they are not Gospel artist, they performers. And by that definition, if any preacher charges to teach and minister, they are merchants of hope and motivational speakers and performers too.
“Sir, you are charging as low as 150 dollars per person for your school of ministry. Teaching and preaching Jesus. Probably having as much as 1000 students . Let’s do the maths. You even have premium and standard for God house?
“Are you not selling the Gift and revelation freely given to you? Again let’s not keep shifting the goal post.”
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See some comments below;
@aparatunmise:”Think before you conclude. What’s the issue being addressed and what is this post addressing? Is a school different from a church service of a conference? Whether it’s a school of ministry or a school of music??? Think before you respond.”
@naijahairfactory:”Uncle Timi , training is not the same as ministration….these are two different things , I strongly believe that , Gospel artists shouldn’t charge for ministrations , but I believe that, the church can support them with honorarium , promoting their music to its church members to stream on platforms and go for their concerts….. when it comes to going to “CHURCH” in particular for ministration , nooo !!! You shouldn’t be charging …. If the church doesn’t think you and you team members deserve to be blessed with honorarium, leave them to God …i believe The church is not a place for making money , any pastor too who uses the church for money making ventures will face the wrath of God… it’s just a matter of time… God bless you sir.”
@glowria1902:”Listen to me!!!!!!!! Uncle timi you brought sword to hand fight.”
@aparatunmise:”How come people who went to SCHOOL don’t know the meaning of SCHOOL????”
@augustamaryehimen:”Aura for Aura…U serve U collect…the pastor should stop collecting tithe, offering n first fruit…”
