Femi Lazarus: Veteran Gospel Singer Nnenna Goodness Cries Out Over Poverty, Frustration, Seeks Help
- A Veteran gospel singer, identified as Sister Nnenna Goodness, cried out for help online from Nigerians
- The singer, known for her song 'He has promised he will never fail', said she has been suffering in silence
- Following her complaints in her viral video, many dragged pastor Femi Lazarus over his stance on gospel ministers
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Nigerians were left in a state of shock after a video of a Nigerian veteran singer, Sister Nnenna Goodness, made its way online.
Sister Nnenna had narrated her predicament amid tears while explaining to Nigerians that she has been suffering.

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She also stated that she lost all rights to songs that made her popular in the past and has asked Nigerians to fight for her. She released her account details.
Some in the comments section confirmed that the said songs were on YouTube, but someone else was in charge of them.
Her touching story came amid Pastor Femi Lazarus' stance that gospel singers should not monetise their talents, resulting in another dragging from social media users.

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This is especially because many found out online that the cleric was charging the sum of $150 for his ministry school.
The gospel singer's video is below:
Reactions to singer Nnenna Goodness' plight
Read some reactions compiled below:
@mclassic_hairline.ng said:
"Please monetize your knowledge, skill and talent . Thank you. It’s only Salvation that is free."
@pinessca_steve said:
"Ya’ll should get a job . Pastors should WORK , members WORK, gospel artists please WORK!!!!. Run a business, do EVERYTHING you can to make it . God says he will BLESS the WORKS of your hands . I still find it strange that there are FULL TIME PASTORS and GOSPEL SINGERS, living on which money please ? Tithes and offerings ? Get to WORK EVERYBODY, no one is coming to save you . Even if she had charged the world years ago, without proper investments there will be no ROI… 😏😏😏."

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@philipsgraphy said:
"God did not fail you ma.... money is not the only reward for God faithfulness 👏."
@sososoberekon said:
"Most popular musicians left the church because of work and no pay."
@ja.lottt said:
"May The Holy Spirit reward her abundantly🙏🏼 I believe her time has come😢❤️❤️My moms favorite Sunday jam dose years."
@rolexmilly said:
"Cr00ks like femi wants gospel singers to live their lives in penury, while he and other cr00ks like Jerry Eze live luxurious lifestyle."
@tonyartworks said:
"I’m shedding tears 😭. What a life. Mommy your time has come."
@prguy_ said:
"Please monetized your gift, na why God give you."
@debbiesean__ said:
"A man’s gift makes a way him, it’s in the Bible ooo. Biko, monetize your skills and don’t let anyone whine you."
Pastor Femi Lazarus charges N297k for mentorship
As per a previous report by Legit.ng, a Google-certified Android developer criticised Apostle Femi Lazarus, the lead pastor of Light Nation Church, following his remarks about gospel ministers' charges.

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The founder of Femi Lazarus Ministries Ecumenical (FLAME) has been vocal about his displeasure with the amount gospel ministers and singers charge for their performances.
The techie shared screenshots from Pastor Femi's official website showing he also charges N297k for his mentorship academy and his demands to honour ministration invites.
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