I was offered n7 billion in 1995 to reduce “Jesus” in songs, says Panam Percy Paolo

Panam Percy Paul, the famous Nigerian Gospel singer, revealed that he had rejected a profitable record agreement of N7 billion in 1995.

In a viral interview with August 2024 with Emmanuel Iren, the 68 -year -old singer -songwriter recalled that he had been at the height of his ministry and success in the sector when he received the offer.

Although Paolo did not reveal the name of the record label, he said, however, they gave him a condition: he had to minimize his use of the name of Jesus in his songs.

The singer said instead, they suggested alternative names such as “just” or “bigger lover”.

The musician Asso said he was shocked by the request and immediately refused the offer.

He said he chose to give priority to his faith on financial earnings, adding that he told them that “you can keep the money while I keep the name”.

“1995, I was at the height of the ministry and the success in the sector; 24 million pounds were offered for a three -year contract. 1995, 24 million pounds were equivalent to N7 billion,” he said.

“The problem was ‘can you reduce the number of times you call the name Jesus in your songs?’. And there is more where it comes from.

“One of them said to me:” In reality you don’t need to mention the name Jesus. You can call it other names as a just one or the greatest lover.

“I was shocked, so I told them, you can keep the money while I keep the name.”

The Gospel singer veteran has also expressed concern about the growing marketing of gospel music.

He said he believed that the industry had focused more on business than the ministry, with record labels and marketing experts who dictate the creative direction of Gospel artists.

“Today, the extreme is that the Ministry of Music has become the music industry,” he added.

“Where the industry now imposes what to do to the ministers, how to sing and when to sing. For example, it was Alaba marketing experts who encouraged musicians who adding languages ​​to their songs.”

The unique mixture of praise, adoration, country music and African Highlife of Paul has defined his ten -year career. With over 40 years in the sector, he has gained numerous awards and continues to receive recognition for his talent. [Thecable]