Funding, major challenge of Gospel music —Anietie Udoh

One of Nigeria’s leading gospel artistes, Anietie Udoh, has opined that funding remains the major challenge of gospel music in the country. Speaking to journalists at her album listening party, held recently in Lagos, she said that the industry is doing very well but the artistes and gospel ministers need better funding.

“I think the challenge is funding because if you want to do something that is standard, it will cost you a lot of money. Music is very expensive. I’m sure if you look around you will know that we have invested a lot to have come up with this event as it came out to be successful.”

Anietie also said that if there was support for the talented upcoming artistes, they would perform well. Speaking on what her music focuses on, she said, “it is gospel and we all know that gospel is about good news.

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Good news motivates, it makes you happy. Everything is there. If you want to worship God, the ‘Lamb of God’ is there. If you are in a situation where you don’t know what to do, ‘I Trust in You’ is there. If you want to praise God, ‘Praise’ is there. So, it’s a total package” she explained. “From the reaction of the audience, I’m glad that they enjoyed what they heard tonight,” the artiste added.

The event, held at the prestigious Oriental Hotel ballroom, had top acts performing to the delight of all who attended, among which were Wole Oni, Tosin Martins, Sax Gold, Bestspring Chorale, among others.