Gospel singer Tim Godfrey has stirred mixed reactions after featuring Afrobeats star Oxlade on his new single titled ‘Infinity.’
The song, which blends Godfrey’s signature worship style with Oxlade’s vocals, was released on Friday, under Rox Nation.
It carries a message of faith with lyrics like: “With God, nothing is impossible. My God is capable. Call am, He’s reachable.”
Announcing the release on Instagram, Godfrey wrote: “INFINITY X @oxladeofficial OUT NOW! RUN IT UP,” alongside a clip from the video directed by Ella Raaye.
The collaboration, however, has drawn backlash from some gospel music fans who questioned Godfrey’s decision to work with a secular artiste.
One Instagram user, Caleb wrote: “There’s nothing Oxlade did here that Moses Bliss or others won’t execute even better! And don’t tell me it’s about audience reach. Moses Bliss has more or as much audience! This na just pure busy body, or trying to use unnecessary controversy to push your career.”
He added: “Music is spiritual, gospel music is most spiritual. The inspirations should be from God, the artists are called ministers, their songs should be ministrations. Ministrations from God cannot come through a vessel that’s not grounded in Christ… And you as a minister who knows this and still goes ahead to collab is just wrong.”
Another user, Brown Steph, commented: “Y’all still see this one as a gospel minister??? Lol person wey dey disguise under gospel dey run him business. So you want to tell me you were led by the Holy Spirit on this one too? Lmao.”
Defending the collaboration, a fan wrote: “Let us don’t judge in case like this o, because you aren’t there when God told him to do this collabo. If God approved it, who are you to say no?”
Oxlade, whose real name is Ikuforiji Abdulrahman, is a secular singer known for his Afrobeats and R&B sound. He gained international recognition with his 2022 hit Ku Lo Sa. Though widely respected for his artistry, his involvement in a leaked sex tape scandal that same year continues to shape public perception of him.
Tim Godfrey, on the other hand, is best known for his 2018 hit ‘Nara’ featuring Travis Greene and remains one of Nigeria’s leading gospel artistes. His new project reflects a growing trend of gospel musicians exploring cross-genre collaborations.
