“I was expelled from Church for sleeping with four choir members”- Singer Olakira spills

Fast-rising Nigerian singer, Olakira says his transition from gospel music to secular music was inspired by his promiscuity.

In an interview with TVC, Olakira revealed that he got expelled from his church after sleeping with four choir members of the church.

According to him, the expulsion made him fall into depression and in a bid to get out of it, he went through therapy.

“I had my own issues as well. I got depressed at some point. I was unable to focus at some point. Everybody has their own thing.

“I was a gospel artist some years back. And I had some experiences with ladies. I was in the choir and I had stuff with about four choristers and I was sacked from the church. You know when you sing in church and you are playing keyboard people get inspired. And, when I came into the secular world, the whole thing was just crowded. It was a lot. I went for therapy. I needed to get out of that space because it was very distracting.

I was raised by a single mother. So, I feel more comfortable around ladies than guys”, he said.

Netizens React:

Jskasemota wrote, “Stop using your background as an excuse for indiscipline and irresponsibility. Living a Godly life is a lifestyle, you make a conscious decision everyday to honour & obey God. It’s not by singing in the choir. It’s by your actions, words and a heart that genuinely loves God.” 

Priscillia_oluchi_: “Bunch of women, surrounded in ya room, soon of man had to risk it all.” Adelakuntufayl: “I can’t judge your past but for the sake of sanctifying the institution, you deserved to be expelled because this was way too much!” 

Taiwo_junzi: “The church has its standards, the secular space has its standards as well. Align where you fit.” 

Sumzhub: “His boldness to confidently spit this out like an achievement ……. Jesus is coming soon.” 

thefoodnetworknig2: “They don’t hop on your keyboard anymore, it’s now Maserati…Child of the world .” 

an_na_bella11: “Some things are better left unsaid bruhhhhh.” 

sir__eno: “But, you should be ashamed for saying it..” 

homeboynvl: “Dem supposed stone you ni.”