LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian Gospel singer Tope Alabi, has revealed the reasons for her modest appearance in the early phase of her career.
In a recent live video, she revealed that her initial natural appearance was not a spiritual decision as many had assumed, but rather a result of financial constraints.
She clarified that God never forbade her from wearing jewelries, wigs or makeup; instead she opted for a simpler look because she could not afford proper accessories.
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Furthermore, Tope noted that her modesty was misinterpreted by fans, adding that she chose her outfits to suit the doctrine of the church or place where she was scheduled to perform.
A part transcript of her video reads,
“God has never told me not to wear earrings, chains, or wigs,”
”I’m a theater practitioner to the core, so I understand what fits each song. If a song does not require me to wear earrings, I won’t use them in the video. In the past, people assumed I avoided earrings for religious reasons, but the truth is, I simply could not afford them at the time.”
