Nigerian gospel singer, Busola Oke, has raised concern among fans after breaking down in tears during a live session on Instagram where she spoke about her personal and professional struggles.
The singer, best known for her popular hit Eleyele, became visibly emotional as she apologised to her supporters and admitted that she was finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the realities surrounding her music career.
“I’m sorry. I never planned to do this but I can’t take this anymore. I’m tired. I need help. I’m not at peace,” she said during the live broadcast.
Busola Oke, who has been involved in a long-running dispute with her producer, Bayo Films, also lamented that talent and spiritual gifting no longer guarantee success in Nigeria’s music industry.
She noted that while she once enjoyed the support and presence of many people during the peak of her career, she now feels abandoned amid her current challenges.
The Ogo Tuntun crooner further explained that peace of mind is difficult to attain in the absence of financial stability, stressing that it is impossible for anyone to function effectively without basic means of livelihood.
In the emotional session, she questioned how one could drive without a car or live comfortably without food, adding that “good music no longer sells” the way it used to.
The gospel artiste, whose songs also include Asoro Ma Tase, Alanu and Adaba, has since received an outpouring of prayers and messages of support from fans on social media following the video.
Her emotional appeal has also reignited conversations around the challenges faced by gospel musicians in sustaining their careers despite years of impact in the industry.
