Gospel singer Tope Alabi, has shed more light on why she no longer takes it upon herself to help elevate other artistes, recounting past experiences that discouraged her.
She explained that she once met a talented female singer and decided to support her career by relocating her, along with her husband and children, to Lagos. According to her, she chose to keep them close so they could face challenges together, including what she described as spiritual issues.
“I met a lady that knows how to sing, i wanted to lift her, so i brought her, her kids and husband to Lagos. i don’t want to mention her name so you guys won’t know who she is, i told her we will be staying together, any spiritual problems should come and face us together.”
She also said she handled payments for the lady in a way that ensured she was properly compensated, especially in situations where direct payment was not arranged.
“I always charge her money together with mine so i will collect it and pay it to her because they don’t want to pay her separately.”
However, she noted that problems later arose within the arrangement, particularly involving the woman’s husband, who she claimed resisted certain aspects of their involvement.
“When they wanted to start their drama, the husband knows how to play keyboard and gangan, he said they don’t play at the back of women in their family.”
Tope Alabi added that she had similar experiences with another lady she tried to help, saying both situations eventually led to misunderstandings and opposition from the beneficiaries.
“I helped another lady like that too, she and her husband were against me after helping them that’s why i have stopped…”
