Popular singer, Ric Hassani has explained why many gospel musicians switch to secular music, attributing it to a desire for fulfillment rather than financial gain.
Speaking in a recent interview with Hip TV, Hassani shared his personal experience of starting his music career in the church before transitioning to secular music.
According to the singer, being a gospel musician requires a special gift of ministration, which not everyone possesses.
He asserted that some artists are blessed with the ability to communicate God’s words through music, while others are gifted in different ways.
The singer emphasised that he doesn’t believe everyone is meant to be in church music.
He argued that while he identifies as a strong Christian and includes gospel songs in his albums, he feels his calling is to impact the world through a different kind of music.
Hassani stated, “I’m not going to do it the way Frank Edwards or Mercy Chinwo is going to do it. If I enter church music now, I fit no bang. It’s not my thing.”
Hassani also addressed the common perception that musicians leave gospel music for secular music solely for financial reasons. He argued that while money is a motivator for many, the real fulfillment comes from being able to create music that aligns with one’s passion and purpose. He pointed to successful artists like Wizkid and Burna Boy, who continue to create music despite having vast wealth, as evidence that financial gain is not the primary driver.
In Hassani’s words, “The kind of satisfaction that comes from being able to think of an idea and put it on the record and create music is beyond money. It’s bigger than any satisfaction money can give you.”