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iPrevail:
At least there's some degree of assurance she won't double date while with you. And yes, you are crazy, but at least you won't be ending up in a psychiatric ward

Broda/sis its two time not double date.

Abeg non vex for the correction

ukaface:
yeah,I have some of her songs. But didn't do much of Adele this year,was hooked on sia,Halsey.............

Sorry to interrupt like a cockroach

Have you listened to the old song by Adele - To make you feel my love; Written by Bob Dylan(1997).

You won't regret it!

Note: listen to all genre( reggae, hip-hop, rock,rap,pop,blues,rnb,highlife, French,Spanish, classical,hymns, soul, jazz, country etc). If asked to pick one only...

Best artiste:

Local: MI

International: Don Williams

Best song:

Local: MI - unstoppable

International: Don Williams - I believe in you

MrCEO69:
Ur friend or u?

My statement is Horatian satire!

MrCEO69:
This one he is trying to help? Is he superman? Hope that is what he wants else he will start using it against her..

Easy! Its Horatian Satire!

That girl is a champion!

AABBIIMM:
I understand the finished work of Calvary, though I don't claim to know it all as eternity isn't enough for me to comprehend the Redemptive Work sir. Does that mean you shouldn't walk in the light of Redemption?
The Corinthians Church with all their giftings in 1Cor 3:3, Paul addressed them as being carnal, he addressed their envying, strifes and divisions.
I'm saying again that the purpose of the songs is to edify the body of Christ, irrespective of who sang it, we're talking about worshipping God here lest we make a merchandise of the gospel.
Shalom

Thank you. Indeed no one really knows all( 1 Corinthians 8:2, Eccles 8:16-17), and Eccles 9:11 all mentioned how the human mind is limited in understanding the things of this world and spirit realm. Hence we are expected to tread with caution( proverbs 12:18)

You are right, i support that sometimes it may seem as merchandise of the gospel but lets be real that someone is getting invited and paid in that concert, money is a reality and necessity to support self and the Gospel. James said what good is our faith and spirituality if someone is sent away for demanding a physical( carnal) need( money, food, shelter etc)especially when they deserve to be attended to( James 2:14-17)

In this case, the man (asu ekiye) is asking for his right to feed from his harvest. In James 2:18, James emphasised that show me faith and I will show u a living faith by deeds and not faith alone that is dead.

Even Isaiah 29:13-14 warns to beware of self righteous teachings not from God but made by man to rob another. Almost all disciples were gainfully employed, trading among themselves. In this present times some people are genuinely working for the Lord no doubt, while others are smart using selected man-made rules refined from the bible to extort, deceive and outsmart others in the name of worshiping God.

Like I left you with James 4:17 earlier. This is a call for religious persons/ artistes to examine themselves, be truthful to one another, careful not to shortchange others in the Lord's name. God supported trading among his children, whether product or skilled service but he condemned cheating in His name( Leviticus 25:17).

I have a cousin who got fired for she was unable to recover the debts owed by her pastor, who bought items from her company through her with his spiritual father influence.

With this call, I hope everyone will truly learn a lesson. Asu ekiye feels cheated out of his rights and source of food in God's name. Those who are involved should please come forward and clear their name. Simple.

I rest my case!

AABBIIMM:
In a gathering like this, it's not about who has this song or that, it's not about monopoly or privatization of any song, it's about glorifying the name of Jesus Christ. If Apostle Paul writes a revelation, it is for the body of Christ to edify. In a setting like this, the flesh ought to be dead, and your Joy is to see that where ever the song is being ministered, lives are being transformed.
I can imagine the lives of Fanny Crosby who sang Blessed Assurance, Pass me not o Gentle saviour, To God be the Glory just to mention a few saying she should be credited at every time these hymns are sung.
Only when we are broken, then will we know that we are just privileged to have been chosen to sing these songs.
Remember, God is able to raise stones to praise Him.
This is why we sing and nothing happens, because we are too full of ourselves.
No pride can stand in the presence of the Holy Spirit.
I really feel like weeping because this character grieves the Holy Spirit.
It is not of Paul that planted nor Apollo that waters but God who gives the increase.
we must decrease Jesus must increase.
The flesh needs to be CRUCIFIED.
MERCY O GOD�

Jesus paid it all on the cross and he said

'It is finished'

So what then are you suffering, decreasing and crucifying as flesh that is bigger than the price he paid on the cross of Calvery?

Please meditate on this. We now live by faith in Jesus according to Galatians 3:1-28, let that faith or some will say conscience guide you, dont deceive yourself ( Galatians 6:3) and it is also written repeatedly that faith alone without works is dead (James 2:14-26). This man has laboured( its not easy to write an original song worthy of copyright claims) allow him reap the fruits of his labour.

Other people on the forum have said he's fond of it( doing others songs). Calling him to order is not a bad thing, its for future amends and for the good of the industry( Galatians 6:1).

They are processionals in the gospel business they should know better as it is written in James 4:17.

Peace!!

ewosk:
For all saying there is nothing wrong in singing songs written by others since its gospel...

Can you explain what covetousness is from bible standpoint?

Will the artist at the concert glorifying God with effort of others get financial reward for his actions. If he does he is a thief and all others supporting him/her are like-minded.

The gifts of God is to profit withal, if you are exploiting the work of a man for your own reward without acknowledgement you are a thief..

Reply with bible to support your views

Is your view I will rather support jare , give am one big bible , let him open to Exodus 20:17

Natifa:
i thought the experience was about experiencing God. who cares who's song an artiste performs that lead people to God? is this guy even saved at all? because to me, he is simply interested in the patterns of this world and how worldly musicians promote themselves and is using it as a yardstick to measure a gospel artiste's performance. dude, this is about GOD not about you or him. so just shush

He has every right to ask for credit. Funny in developed countries where people work, pay taxes and pass revenue to government, that provides enabling environment to make the phone you used to type 'shush' he need not demand it, it is giving duly and that's how and why things work there but don't work in super religious countries like Nigeria. Intellectual property owners including gospel artistes are children of God who must work to eat too. Their songs / invitations to perform their own songs are their hustle. Faith without work is dead!!!

MorataFC:
it is gospel songs not worldly songs, and it is a praise song and anybody can sing it to praise GOD anywhere .

what are you saying sef? Copyright law for praise and worship song render in chuch ( or congregation of christian) did he enter studio and sing the song as his album?
If this is your interpretation of copyright law all praise and worship singers in our churches would have been charged to court.

I believe the songs in particular asu ekiye is holding claims are available as studio recorded. According to intellectual property law/copyright law, a popular material with different variations as church praise/worship songs, the singers can be grouped as top fans, while the professionals in the business of music whether religious or secular are expected to acknowledge colleagues in order to satisfy the 'right to use' code , which helps to keep all intellectual property owners in business.

For me its not about asu ekiye, not about Sammie okposo, its the bigger picture ( the sustainability of Nigeria's music industry). Gospel music or not, Asu ekiye calling out another is a starting point.

Thank you

alezzy13:
Truth or not, just or not, Asu's language is totally unacceptable and unchristian, especially in a public domain. Particularly worrisome is that the attack is to fellow Gospel singer like himself.

He should have more restraint.

How unacceptable?

Some of Our artistes/actors/actresses intellectual property owners both religious and non religious are not enjoying the fruit of labour for the fear of been rebuked by self righteous thinking like yours.

If more would speak up, more will have the sufficiency and exposure the foreign counterparts enjoys. The other day sinach song ( way maker) was sang by a foreign artiste without credit to her, his own countrymen called him to order. I guess he apologized.

Many talented Christian artistes are stranded in Nigeria because it will be accorded a taboo to own right to their gospel songs to God.

therajah:
I understand you very well. If they sing the songs in cassettes then they cld acknowledge. But this is a concert. Its not for commercial purpose.

Either ways its still commercial. Groups/ individuals are sponsoring the event booking and performances at same time promoting their name and business brands. Its business as usual with a spiritual theme.

Even at talent shows , the owner of the song is mentioned by the amateur contestants before singing.

Professionals are expected to lead by example and not the other way round. Thank you

Brandstudio01:
First of all Sir are you a Born Again. Just to make we are on the same page. Because a Canal mind has no Business with Spiritual things

Spiritual things without money is false faith

Your Bible says faith without work is dead

MrMcJay:
The Bible says in 1 Peter Chapter 4 that let none of you suffer as a wrongdoer or as a thief.

You're fraudulently breaching someone's intellectual property rights and you say it is praising God. Praising which God? That's why most of them can't perform outside Nigeria cos they can't perform without breaching the law.

If you're not careful, you'll praise God in prison.

On point!!

kelvinovie25:
I thought they were there to give God glory, seems it's praise and worship is now a showbis for self glorification, they now singing to God for money. That's why they dragging gospel songs

Well done!!!!!!!!

How will they pay their bills, if all they do is sing for free?

noblealuu:
Which ever song is sung is not bad as far as God is glorified. It's not a platform for competition to outdo anyone.


Singing to promote self and receive accolades from people only glorifies self not God.

But on a lighter note, I have never heard of this name before

Well said its to glorify God and not self, but hold on....


How will they pay their bills?

Sin detective! pls open that same bible of yours and read to us... Isaiah 29:13-14, 1 Corinthians 8:2, Eccles 8:16-17, add Galatians 6:3 and support am with Galatians 3: 1- 28 meditate on verse 11 well well if you never tire.



Brethren I for stand up read but I don lost my Bible.

OP Smartchoice well done sir! good commentary!

We the yet-to-be-TV owners, say thank you!

Is like you report two-fighting for school well well!

Is it that recession no dey affect Christmas budget?

Is like....

1. Government Priorities for the end of year =

Project:

Christmas decorations on all roundabouts/flyovers linking the bad roads.

Please o I hope i made a love speech!!!

One love!!!

Awon actress for Nollywood or Boobywood is this how you want to tell us to send our own too?

Sorry o its just a queson

Shey u get?

Bob Marley said 'no matter how you treat him, man will never be satisfied'.

OP please stay in your calling rate o. Save your energy and resources; for in this life, the competition to satisfy is endless.

Please o I no get TV.

Who dey follow the match? pls tell me...

Who don kolobi who?

Who's left eye has been blown?

Who is having sifia pains now?

Please don't mind my bad handwriting o!!!

chibu4u2:

No cause for alarm..........our own NTA go show am.

NTA dey show am ?

Joshua should tell Ruiz now ooo that he can't come and kill himself

TinaG:
I'm AS.

Nice!!!

Please add picture to your profile, let me see the face behind the name. I will even now now goan tell him someone is available; or are you not?

I'm in search of someone that will be going to the market to buy me vegetables (ugu)

TinaG:
Indeed it is. Thanks dear

You're welcome. By the way, wetin b ur genotype?
I have this cousin that is AA and is looking to help an AS or SS lady.

Ijawwomaninoyo:
She dumped an Igbo guy for Davido's money nah! Is Davido representing any tribe or himself? I thought they said he has Igbo blood.
Misbehavior is personal, the guy is a confirmed nuisance and not hidden, but she wants money. How many scandals has he been related to? He is only covered by his money.
Is Cossy representing Igbo ladies or herself? Is Tonto representing Mbaise? Dakore is married to an Ibadan man for over 10 years, have you seen her being disrespected in the Public?
She chose what she wants for herself.
Flavour that has children with 2 Igbo women, is he Yoruba?

Pls increase the volume for him. Thank you

You say your mind about religion = war against the Church/ Islam

You say your mind about the government = hate speech

You say anything unpopular = not politically correct

You say something about the oppressor = the oppressed will attack you.

You raise a scam alert = the brainwashed shut you down

You say nothing = die in silence

You do nothing = you are called a coward

You do something = jail till you can do nothing and say nothing

And finally die in silence forever, as the oppressor and the oppressed want it to be.

Such is life!!!! Will Mental slavery ever end?.