I see the Christian music industry as one under a ‘very’ slow development.
The expressions given to Christian music is yet to find multiple and
unrestricted delivery. Christian music should be inspiring, but majority of the
songs being churned out today are very similar in composition and delivery.
Everyone seems to either be speaking about how blessed they are or how
great God is. There is so much more to sing and share about lyrically. Music
is a GLOBAL language and as such every singer must see to it that they
develop the flare for a GLOBAL EXPRESSION. Most Christian singers are yet
to find the ‘artistic’ expressions to their gifting. Until then, many more people
will perceive Christian music to be one sided and boring. It sometimes seems
that most singers focus their lyrics and delivery on the ‘CHURCH’.
Unfortunately that is not the mandate given to every believer.
Christians are to take the ‘good news’ unto the ends of the earth – not just
the believers but also non-believers. I suspect that the reason why most
Christians have not been able to take the good news mainstream is pure –
laziness, not for lack of funds or sponsorship. Composing music for
‘mainstream’ involves a different blend of anecdotes.
The non-Christian individual does not understand ‘Christianese’, and he will
not apply his hard earned money to a product that does not resonate with
him. That there is the problem with Christian Music especially in Nigeria. The
reason it seems as though other music genres sell more than Christian music
is simply for the fact that the expressions given to Christian music is very
limited.
Until Christian singers are able to develop the artistry of applying their skill to
composing differing topics which the average human being can resonate with,
it will remain what it is – boring. Christian music must address not just
‘spiritual’ issues but also physical, emotional and social issues. Only then
will the Christian music industry get the traction it so desires.
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