Pastor Femi Lazarus, Timi Dakolo Resolve Differences Following Online Dispute

Pastor Femi Lazarus and singer Timi Dakolo have settled their differences after an online dispute that initially revolved around gospel artists charging performance fees.

OSUN DEFENDER reported that the controversy began when Lazarus, during a sermon, condemned gospel singers for charging fees for their performances, arguing that ministry should not be about money.

Dakolo, in response, accused Lazarus of hypocrisy, pointing out that the pastor charges students to attend his school of ministry.

Their disagreement gained significant attention, with Dakolo questioning the fairness of Lazarus’ ministry school fees while criticizing gospel artists for charging for performances.

Dakolo had stated, “Sir, you are charging as low as $150 per person for your school of ministry, teaching and preaching Jesus. Probably having as much as 1,000 students. Let’s do the maths. You even have premium and standard for God’s house?

“Are you not selling the gift and revelation freely given to you? Again, let’s not keep shifting the goal post.”

Lazarus, in his defense, responded to one critic, Deeemaths, who questioned his $150 fee, saying, “Yes o, it is a school.”

His reply suggested that the fee was justified for the educational value of his ministry school.

However, despite the sharp exchange, Lazarus and Dakolo have now settled their differences.

Lazarus took to social media on Monday to praise Dakolo, referring to him as a “music legend” and acknowledging his genuine concern for the challenges faced by gospel artists.

“My brother #timidakolo is a music legend. Give him his flowers. What a man! He genuinely carries the burdens of musicians. His concerns are real. I love you,” Lazarus wrote, sharing a picture of himself with Dakolo and Pastor Emmanuel Iren.

Lazarus shared his belief in a brighter future, stating, “Pain is real. From pulpit to the pew, the pain is real, but we will be fine. This generation will not have a carryover of pain. Better structures will be built. Hosts will do better. Guests will do better. We will have a better nation together.”

Titilope Adako

Titilope Adako is a talented and intrepid journalist, dedicated to shedding light on the untold stories of Osun State and Nigeria. Through incisive reporting, she tackles a broad spectrum of topics, from politics and social justice to culture and entertainment, with a commitment to accuracy, empathy, and inspiring positive change.

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