Filmmaker Serah Donald Onyeachor has publicly criticized Pastor Femi Lazarus for charging followers a monthly subscription fee on Instagram. She pointed out that while the pastor condemns gospel artists for requesting payment to minister in churches, he is also charging for access to exclusive content on his social media platform.
Onyeachor shared a screenshot revealing that Pastor Femi Lazarus charges NGN7,900 per month for Instagram subscribers who want to view his exclusive content. She questioned why he expects gospel musicians to minister for free in churches when he himself is charging for spiritual content online.
This has sparked discussions about whether it is right for religious leaders to monetize their online teachings while holding different standards for gospel artists. Many social media users are debating whether pastors and gospel musicians should both be compensated for their services.
