The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has criticised the Afrobeats music genre, describing many of its songs as lacking meaningful content and having a negative influence on young people.
Speaking during the church's Mid-year Worship Concert, the cleric expressed concern over the messages being promoted through some Afrobeats songs, alleging that many artistes glorify drug use and other unhealthy lifestyles.
Dr. Enenche urged gospel music ministers to produce more energetic, youth-friendly songs with strong biblical messages to provide a positive alternative for the younger generation.
Announcing plans for a Youth Fire Night scheduled for September 25, he called on gospel artistes, including Prinx Emmanuel and other young music ministers, to make themselves available for the programme.
“We will organise a Youth Fire Night on the 25th of September. Prinx Emmanuel and other young music ministers here, clean your calendar for that date,” he said.
The cleric maintained that gospel music should not only be appealing but also rich in spiritual and moral teachings.
“It is better to have music that is saying something that youth is hearing than the garbage that worldly musicians sing.
“Most of those Afrobeats are just saying rubbish. Smoking Indian hemp while they are singing and influencing the youths in negative ways,” he stated.
According to him, meaningful gospel music can help disciple young people, guide them in making right decisions, discourage negative peer influence, and promote godly living.
Dr. Enenche expressed confidence that more gospel songs with strong scriptural content would emerge, offering young people music that not only entertains but also inspires righteous living and spiritual growth.