Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Paul Enenche, has criticised Afrobeats musicians, accusing them of producing songs with little lyrical value and negatively influencing young Nigerians.
Enenche made the remarks while addressing worshippers during the church’s Mid-Year Worship Concert.
The cleric argued that many popular Afrobeats songs contain messages that do not promote good character or responsible decision-making among young people.
He urged gospel musicians to create more energetic and meaningful songs capable of attracting youths and offering a positive alternative to secular music.
“It is better to have music that is saying something that the youth is hearing than the garbage that worldly musicians sing,” he said.
Enenche urges gospel artistes to target youths
Enenche announced that the church would organise a youth programme on September 25 and invited gospel singer Prinx Emmanuel and other young music ministers to participate.
“Most of those Afrobeats are just saying rubbish. Smoking Indian hemp while they are singing and influencing the youths in negative ways,” he said.
The pastor maintained that young people could be guided away from harmful influences when they are exposed to music carrying positive and instructive messages.
He said gospel songs should teach listeners how to avoid negative friendships, make sound decisions and develop better values.
Enenche expressed hope that more gospel musicians would produce songs that combine energetic sounds with messages capable of shaping the lives of young listeners.
