“Fame Over Faith? Pastor Oyakhilome Reveals Why Gospel Artistes Left Christ Embassy”

Vanguard Newspaper has sparked widespread discussion after announcing on its official X handle that Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder of LoveWorld Incorporated, popularly known as Christ Embassy, has revealed the real reasons why several gospel artistes parted ways with the church.

In a candid revelation, Oyakhilome expressed his disappointment, stating that many of these musicians became more consumed with fame and financial gain than their spiritual calling. He lamented that worship within the church had taken a worldly turn, with music losing its core essence as a medium of true devotion.

According to the revered preacher, these artistes actively led praise and worship sessions but habitually skipped prayer meetings—an indication, he claimed, that their commitment to God was superficial.

“The church was turned into a party place, not a prayer place where God’s word was truly celebrated,” Oyakhilome stated in a now-viral video. “They were not soul winners; they led praise in church, and when it was time for prayers, they were gone.”



Beyond their absence in prayer sessions, Oyakhilome also revealed that many of these gospel artistes had begun charging fees for their performances, shifting their focus from ministering through music to prioritizing personal success. He admitted that while he initially celebrated their contributions, he later attempted to guide them back onto the right path—only to be met with resistance.

“I told them the Lord wanted us to do the right thing… but they had become too popular. They were making some money, and even though it was little, it was too attractive for them. So, they didn’t want to follow me anymore, and they took a different path,” he lamented.



Despite his disappointment, the 61-year-old cleric remains hopeful that those who strayed will one day find their way back to God, emphasizing the need for true devotion over worldly success.

The revelation has since ignited mixed reactions, with some defending the artistes’ choices while others echo Oyakhilome’s concerns about the growing commercialization of gospel music.