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Spyro Opens Up About Facing More Criticism From Christians Than Non-Christians
Nigerian singer Spyro has shared a deeply personal reflection on his experiences with criticism in the entertainment industry, revealing that he has faced more judgment from fellow Christians than from any other group.
Speaking on Frank Edoho’s podcast, the Who Is Your Guy crooner expressed surprise and disappointment at how some members of the Christian community have reacted to his faith-driven image since he began openly identifying as a “Jesus boy.”
“The biggest problem I’ve ever had in this industry so far is the Christians, not even the Muslims,” Spyro admitted. “I was shocked when I came into the industry because, in my head, I’m like, ‘Okay, we are family.’ So when they started calling me out for wearing earrings and all, I was shocked.”
He went on to explain his perspective on faith and outreach, emphasizing that true Christianity involves connecting with people beyond the walls of the church.
“My own thing is, how do we reach them if we’re not in the world? The Bible says, ‘Go ye into the world,’ not ‘stay in the church.’ Go into the world and preach the gospel. The gospel is not religion or judging people for looking a certain way,” he said.
“The biggest problem I’ve ever had in this industry so far are the Christians…”
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Spyro clarified that while he is vocal about his Christian faith, he does not consider himself a gospel artist. Instead, he describes himself as an entertainer whose music, though clean, is made for everyone.
According to him, parts of his past interviews were edited in ways that misrepresented his message and made him appear controversial or insincere about his beliefs.
“My words were twisted to make me look like the devil,” he recounted. “I went for an interview where my words were chopped to create new sentences.”
The singer also reflected on the societal discomfort surrounding open declarations of faith, saying it has only strengthened his conviction.
“I’ve noticed that people don’t have issues with any other thing, but once you mention Jesus, there is a problem. That makes me believe that there is something to this Jesus. I’m here to stay, irrespective of all the threats to cancel me; God brought me here.”
Spyro’s openness adds a new layer to his public persona, showing the tension between faith, fame, and authenticity in an industry often driven by perception.
“Once you come out and declare Christ publicly, you enter a war… Banky W told me that his problem started in the industry the moment he proclaimed Christ…”
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— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) January 15, 2025