GOSPEL MINISTER REJECTS £24 MILLION DEAL TO COMPROMISE FAITH
Renowned gospel minister, Dr. Panam Paul, has revealed a shocking experience where he was offered a staggering £24 million (approximately ₦7 billion in 1995) to alter his music and reduce references to Jesus.
According to Dr. Paul, industry executives approached him with a lucrative deal, conditional on him minimizing direct mentions of Jesus in his songs. The executives suggested using alternative terms like “the Greatest Lover” or “the Righteous One” instead of explicitly naming Jesus.
However, Dr. Paul firmly declined the offer, stating, “You can keep your money, I’ll keep the name.” He expressed concerns over the commercialization of gospel music, noting that the ministry has increasingly become an industry where financial interests shape artistic and spiritual choices.
Dr. Paul also recalled how marketers in Alaba once encouraged gospel artists to incorporate speaking in tongues into their songs, not for spiritual edification but because it boosted sales.
The gospel minister warned that external influences are dictating what gospel ministers sing and how they sing, urging a return to authentic gospel music that prioritizes faith over profit.
Dr. Paul’s story serves as a reminder for artists to stay committed to their faith despite industry pressures, and his conviction has earned him respect and admiration from fans and fellow gospel ministers alike.
