The 36-year-old
artiste, who recently made a sensational return to the Jiti genre after a
year-long focus on gospel shows, urged up-and-coming musicians to rethink their
reliance on church performances as a source of income.
In a candid
Facebook post on Tuesday, Baba Harare reflected on the challenges he has faced
while performing at church events and conferences.
“For the past
year, I’ve been on hiatus from secular shows and performing exclusively at
gospel events. As a Christian and a member of this community, I feel I have
every right to speak on this.
“I’ve been
blessed to experience both worlds – the secular stage and the gospel stage.
From a ministerial perspective, gospel concerts are powerful. They spread the
Word, win souls, and glorify God. But from a business perspective, it’s a
different story, and I would not advise any upcoming artist on this,” he wrote.
Baba Harare
revealed that despite being booked for numerous church events, payment has
often been an issue.
“Too many
times, I’ve been booked to minister at church events and conferences, only to
struggle afterwards to recover even my basic expenses. Often, people hide under
the idea that because you’re ministering for the Kingdom, payment shouldn’t
matter,” he said.
The singer said
passion alone cannot sustain an artist, as performances require resources,
time, and effort. His decision to resume secular shows, he said, was necessary
for survival and professional sustainability.
Baba Harare’s
statement has sparked a conversation within the gospel music fraternity about
fair compensation for artistes performing at religious events, an issue that
many musicians have long raised but few have openly discussed. Herald
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