Renowned Nigerian singer Sola Allyson has set the record straight on her musical identity, emphasizing that she is a singer, not a gospel artist.
In a recent interview with Oyinmomo TV, Allyson explained that she never labeled herself a gospel musician and rarely references Jesus in her songs, as she believes spirituality doesn’t require publicity.
“I don’t sing religious songs. As I am like this, I don’t call myself a gospel artist. My name is Sola Allyson. I am a singer,” she said.
The singer also spoke candidly about her marital arrangement, revealing that she and her husband maintain a partnership rather than a traditional cohabitation model.
“I am married but not living with my husband. He stays in my house and I also stay in his house. That’s the love that people older than us didn’t let us know is hard. They make it seem like once you love each other, you will live happily ever after,” she explained.
Allyson stressed that their marriage is a true partnership, highlighting mutual respect and rejecting the notion of ownership often implied by traditional phrasing.
“Saying I am in my husband’s house is different from saying I married my husband. My husband and I married each other; we are in one another’s life. Saying I am in my husband’s house gives men a sense of ownership. I am not doing competition with anyone,” she said.
The singer also reflected on feminism and the importance of equality in society. She noted that feminism is about providing women with the same choices and freedoms as men, rather than criticizing men.
“Feminism is not saying men are not good people. What feminism is, before anger came into it because of how women were treated, was that the choice that men have to do whatever they wish should also be given to women,” Allyson added.
Through her insights, Sola Allyson continues to challenge conventions in both music and personal life, advocating for respect, equality, and individuality.
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