Gospel singer Tope Alabi has opened up about the painful experiences that led her to stop helping and elevating other upcoming musicians in the entertainment industry. The veteran artist recounted how her past efforts to support fellow singers ended in serious betrayals, causing her to change her approach entirely.
Relocating a Female Singer to Lagos
During a recent ministration, Tope Alabi shared the story of how she once went out of her way to support a promising female singer by moving her entire family to Lagos. She explained that she wanted them close so they could face challenges together, including spiritual battles, instead of leaving them to handle them alone.
"I met a lady that knows how to sing, I wanted to lift her, so I brought her, her kids and husband to Lagos. I don't want to mention her name so you guys won't know who she is, I told her we will be staying together, any spiritual problems should come and face us together," she said.
The veteran gospel singer also ensured that the woman was properly compensated whenever they ministered together. "Whenever we sing together, I always charge her money together with mine so I will collect it and pay it to her because they don't want to pay her separately," she added.
Betrayal and Painful Outcomes
However, trouble began when the woman's husband resisted certain roles, claiming that his family tradition did not allow him to play instruments for women. "When they wanted to start their drama, the husband, who knows how to play keyboard and gangan drum, suddenly said they don't play for women in their family. When I asked them to leave, they went straight to my enemy's house and started living with my enemy and even told them my prayer point and how I used to pray against my enemies," Tope Alabi recounted.
She added that she faced similar betrayal from another lady she tried to help. Both experiences left her deeply hurt and influenced her decision to stop helping such individuals. "I helped another lady like that too, she and her husband were against me after helping them. This last set almost killed me, if not for God behind me and my family. Different arrows were shot at me, but I thank God, the Lord rescued me and my family. That's why I have stopped," she said.
Impact on Her Ministry
The singer emphasized that these painful experiences had a significant impact on her family and ministry. She expressed gratitude that God protected her and her family from the attacks she faced. Tope Alabi's story serves as a cautionary tale about the challenges of supporting others in the entertainment industry.
In related news, Tope Alabi recently mourned the death of veteran gospel singer Toun Soetan, who died at the age of 73. She described Soetan as a spiritual mother whose life reflected Christ and impacted many people through gospel music. Soetan was widely respected for songs like Iye Ree, Gbe Jesus Ga, Darling Jesus, and Train Up Your Child, with her ministry spanning several decades across Nigeria and beyond.
