Nigerian singer and songwriter Johnny Drille has opened up about his relationship with the church and how his music, while rooted in faith, extends beyond the traditional boundaries of gospel ministry.
Speaking on a recent episode of the CreativiTEA podcast, the Mavin Records artist said that although he maintains a strong relationship with God, he has never considered his music to be strictly for church audiences.
“I love God and I’m very much involved in church, but I never really felt my music was for church,” he explained. “Sometimes I get invited to perform in church, which is quite interesting.”
The Romeo & Juliet crooner also addressed the criticism he occasionally faces from members of the Christian community when performing in religious settings.
“I’ve gotten some backlash from the Christian community whenever I perform in churches,” he said. “But the truth is, my music spreads positivity. It touches the issues the church tries to avoid.”
Johnny Drille, known for his soulful love songs and emotionally resonant storytelling, argued that the church often avoids conversations about love, a subject he believes is both spiritual and necessary.
“The church shies away from talking about love,” he added. “You go to Christian weddings, and you hear Davido and Wizkid songs. What if the church decides that we want to start doing our own Christian love songs?”
The singer’s remarks have since sparked thoughtful discussions online, with many applauding his stance on bridging faith, art, and everyday human experiences through music.
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