The Nigerian gospel music industry is facing a major controversy following allegations of underhand dealings against Ezekiel ThankGod, a.k.a Eezee Tee, CEO of Eezee Conceptz.
Eezee Tee was accused of contract forgery, financial exploitation, and manipulation of artists by popular singer Mercy Chinwo and other artists.
Amid the backlash, popular YouTuber and analyst, Beingreal George, has suggested that the controversy was part of a larger agenda to secularise gospel music.
In a recent broadcast, George claimed that the drama surrounding Eezee Tee was a direct attack on gospel music. “I only see one agenda in all of this—a push to secularise the gospel industry, if it isn’t already secularised,” he said. “When you compare this to the secular music industry, where similar disputes happen, it raises a question. If these issues are now common in gospel music, what does that say?”
The controversy escalated after gospel music producer Dr Roy shared a viral video alleging that Eezee Tee denied him his royalties, leaving him financially distressed. His claims have fuelled discussions about the ethics of Eezee Conceptz, with social media users now referring to the label as “EezeeTiff Concept”.
George further weighed in on the contractual dispute between gospel singer Mercy Chinwo and Eezee Conceptz.
He claimed the label engaged in strategic delays and misrepresented facts to control Chinwo’s career.
He also alleged that the label attempted to postpone her last album to extend her contract and prevented her from attending ministerial engagements.
Gospel artist Jaga Testimony had earlier weighed in on the ongoing controversy describing it as an attempt to undermine the “system of God.”
In a video message, Testimony warned EeZee Conceptz record label boss Ezekiel ThankGod, stating that his actions and statements have raised concerns.
Ezekiel ThankGod and Mercy Chinwo have recently been at the center of public debate over financial dealings related to gospel music performances and alleged rifts within the Christian music industry.
