Popular Nigerian singer Ric Hassani has revealed that gospel musicians who switch to secular music are primarily motivated by creative fulfillment rather than financial gain.
In a recent interview with Hip TV, Hassani explained that many artists who begin their careers in gospel music later transition to secular music because they discover they don't possess the specific gift of ministration required for gospel music.
Personal Experience in Music Transition
Hassani, who himself started his musical journey in church before switching genres, shared his personal perspective on the matter.
"Gospel is beyond singing. You have to be blessed to be able to interpret God's words through music," he stated. "For example, there is no way a Katty Perry would communicate God's words through music the way CeCe Winans does. I feel like CeCe is blessed with being able to communicate the Holy Spirit through music. Whitney Houston is blessed in a different way."
The singer emphasized that not everyone is called to create church music, saying, "Some of us were made for the world. I also have Christian songs. I'm a very strong Christian. In all my albums, there is at least one gospel song. But that's not really my calling."
Beyond Financial Motivation
Contrary to popular belief that artists switch genres for monetary reasons, Hassani insisted that the transition is more about artistic fulfillment.
"People leaving gospel music for secular music is not about money. Creatives or people who are blessed with these gifts like money, everybody likes money. But the real fulfillment is being able to do it and exist doing it," he explained.
To illustrate his point, Hassani referenced some of Nigeria's biggest music stars: "Even the Wizkids, the Burnas that have all the money in the world... If it was really about money, then Davido has no business doing anything because he has all the money he would ever need."
He concluded by highlighting the incomparable satisfaction that comes from creative expression: "The kind of satisfaction that comes from being able to think of an idea of thing and put it on the record and create music is beyond money. It's bigger than any satisfaction money can give you."
Hassani's insights offer a unique perspective on the motivations behind genre transitions in the Nigerian music industry, suggesting that artistic calling plays a more significant role than financial considerations.
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