The trend of gospel performers transitioning to secular music, according to well-known singer Ikechukwu Eric Ahiauzu, better known by his stage name Ric Hassani, is about fulfillment rather than money.
According to reports, Hassani stated in an interview with Hip TV that he started his musical career in the church but changed after realizing it wasn’t his calling.
He added that many singers are destined for the secular music industry, explaining that many musicians who began their careers in the gospel genre move to the secular music industry due to a lack of the gift of ministry.
“Gospel is beyond singing,” he stated. The ability to understand God’s words through music is a blessing. CeCe Winans, for instance, uses music to convey God’s message in a way that Katty Perry could never. CeCe is fortunate, in my opinion, to be able to use music to convey the Holy Spirit. Whitney Houston is fortunate in a unique manner. Therefore, I don’t think that everyone has to attend church. The world was meant for some of us. Christian tunes are also among my repertoire. I have a strong Christian faith. At least one gospel song may be found on each of my albums. I’m not really meant for it, though. I intended to use music in a different way to make a difference in the world. Neither Mercy Chinwo nor Frank Edwards will do it the same way I would. If I get into church music right now, I’ll fit right in. I don’t like it.
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Money is not the reason why people are switching from gospel to secular music. Everyone enjoys money, whether they are creatives or those who are fortunate enough to have it. The ability to do it and live while doing it, however, is the true fulfillment. Even the Burnas and Wizkids, who own all the world’s wealth… Since Davido has all the money he could ever need, he has no business doing anything if it was truly for money.
It’s not really about money, then. The sense of fulfillment that comes from coming up with a concept, recording it, and making music is incomparable to financial gain. It surpasses any sense of fulfillment that money may provide.
