Gospel artist Tim Godfrey has unveiled a new single titled “Infinity,” featuring Afrobeats sensation Oxlade, a collaboration that has stirred mixed reactions among fans and members of the Christian community.
The song merges Godfrey’s spiritual depth with Oxlade’s smooth vocals, creating a blend of gospel lyrics and Afrobeats rhythm.
“With God, Nothing is impossible. My God is capable. Call am, He’s reachable. Who remembers where and what year the second picture was taken?
“INFINITY X @oxladeofficial OUT NOW! RUN IT UP”, he wrote.
Oxlade’s involvement in a s3x tape scandal in 2022 has sparked divided opinions, with some questioning the wisdom behind featuring him on a gospel track.
Nevertheless, Godfrey’s daring collaboration demonstrates his readiness to explore creative boundaries and redefine the gospel music landscape.
The release has generated considerable buzz across social media, as fans continue to share their varied reactions to the partnership.
Godfrey’s Instagram post included a short clip from the song’s video, directed by Ella Raaye, while encouraging fans to “RUN IT UP”.
Although some applauded the unique musical combination, others expressed unease over Oxlade’s past controversy.
Calebtheplugg questioned the choice of Oxlade, arguing that other gospel artists such as Moses Bliss could have delivered a better performance.
He stressed that gospel music should be divinely inspired and that involving Oxlade weakens its spiritual authenticity.
He 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,you can’t hear God if you’re not grounded in his words. Whatever oxlade delivered ARE NOT inspirations from God,whIch takes away the spirituality and the whole idea behind gospel music. And you as a minister who knows this and still goes ahead to collab,is just wrong. Call it judgement,but trust me that’s what our dear minister is looking for from this controversy”.
_brownsteph voiced doubt about Tim Godfrey’s intentions, claiming that he is using gospel music as a cover for personal ambition.
The user wrote: “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”.
Conversely, thegospelmentality urged caution, pointing out that only God knows the true motives and divine approval behind the collaboration.
He 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? And if God don’t approve, no do Wetin God no send you oo…As music minsters prioritize doing the will of God”.
