Nigerian singer Seyi Shay has opened up about her decision to stop attending her former church, citing disagreements over the type of worship music used during services.

In a recent Instagram story post, the singer revealed that a leader at her former church had proposed that the congregation should "stop singing all these new age gospel songs in praise and worship and go back to singing hymns and only songs that are direct scripture."

This suggestion did not sit well with Seyi Shay, who took a strong stance against what she perceived as historical insensitivity. "I stopped going to that church. Periodt," she declared in her post.

The singer further explained her reasoning, questioning why people would "feel blessed and happy by singing some of the songs that slave owners wrote and forced them to sing and pass down through generations while bearing and torturing your ancestors."

Seyi Shay urged Christians to conduct research on the origins of traditional hymns before incorporating them into worship services. "Makes no sense. Do your research! Ignorance is not Godly!" she emphasized.

The singer's comments have sparked discussions about the historical context of religious music and its relevance in contemporary African worship settings. Many traditional Christian hymns originated during periods of colonization and have complex histories that intersect with slavery and missionary activities in Africa.

Seyi Shay, whose real name is Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, has been relatively quiet on the music scene recently. In 2022, she welcomed her first child and has since been balancing motherhood with her music career.

The artist has previously made headlines for her public disagreement with fellow Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage, though reports indicate they have since reconciled.