Jinang, who can also be a pastor, and a Special Assistant on Entertainment to Gov. Caleb Mutfwang, dropped the song on Saturday forward of the APC conference in Kaduna, however the plethora of dissenting voices made it clear that it didn’t sit properly with loads of his followers.
Though some imagine there’s nothing flawed with a gospel artiste singing the praises of politicians, others, nonetheless, see all the pieces flawed with it.
Those in opposition to the reward singing questioned how the First Lady might be addressed because the ‘Mother of the Poor’ within the face of the untold hardship and poverty Nigerians are going via.
“All the incidents taking place in Plateau State, you’ve got by no means for as soon as, used your platform to advocate for the poor or talk about insecurity.
People are dying, villages are being attacked, households are crying, however you’ve got by no means stated something.
“But you’ve got time to sing nonsense like “Oluremi Tinubu Maman Talakawa” – reward singing to get favour. You are nothing however a liar who’s utilizing his affect to place one thing in his pocket, to not advocate for the folks. You sing for politicians whereas your personal folks endure.
“You are among the many unhealthy folks we’re speaking about in Plateau State in the present day. You have platform, you’ve got voice, however you utilize it for abdomen infrastructure, not for reality.
History will bear in mind who stood for the folks and who was singing for energy when Plateau was bleeding.
Comrade Rillz Michael Mangai had this to say:
“Dear Barr. Ezra Jinang
I’m reaching out not as a critic, however as a longtime fan who has actually loved your music over the years. I love the impression you’ve got as a gospel minister from Plateau State.
“If the song “Oluremi Tinubu (Maman Talakawa)” is certainly your creation, I hope you’re taking a second to contemplate the message it sends.
“Nigeria is going through robust instances proper now. Millions are ravenous, insecurity, and the hovering price of residing. In this context, calling a political determine the “Mother of the Poor” raises an necessary query: What actual accomplishments again that title, and does it actually replicate the lives of on a regular basis Nigerians?”
David Ishaya wrote:
“I’m not suggesting that gospel musicians ought to fully avoid politics. You have each proper to help any chief you select. However, political loyalty ought to by no means overshadow the values of reality, justice, and compassion for individuals who are struggling.
“Big brother, I might love to listen to your music problem leaders to do extra for the much less lucky fairly than simply celebrating their titles. If a pacesetter deserves reward, let or not it’s for tangible achievements; in the event that they fall brief, let’s have the braveness to talk the reality.
“Praising the primary woman would possibly make them really feel like they’re doing a fantastic job, however in actuality, this household has precipitated nothing however ache to all the nation.”
Benjamin Jatau had some pertinent questions for Jinang:
“I’ve a number of questions I’d like to ask you, sir:
“1. What particular accomplishments of Oluremi Tinubu led to her being referred to as the “Mother of the Poor,” and the way can on a regular basis Nigerians confirm these accomplishments?
“2. If a politician you personally help fails to maintain their guarantees that impression the poor, would you utilize your musical platform to problem them?
“3. How do you ensure that your involvement in political campaigns doesn’t compromise the independence of your gospel ministry?
“4. Aside from praising political leaders, what are you doing via your music to spotlight the struggles of hungry households, unemployed youth, and communities going through insecurity?
“And simply to be trustworthy, my large brother, that song is de facto wack. We know you’ve got unimaginable expertise, however it appears like on this new journey, you may need left your true present behind,”
Paul Kunzaar stated: “Jagaban shall be remembered for exposing pretend gospel males who’ve deserted preaching the phrase of God to reward and worship corrupt, Yahoo-Yahoo politicians who loot the collective wealth of Nigerians.
“From praising God to glorifying corrupt politicians, the hypocrisy is changing into too apparent. The pulpit ought to stand for reality, righteousness, and accountability—not function a platform for political praise-singing.”
Walshak Silas ended this manner:
“Ezra Jinang was my favourite gospel artist, however from in the present day I’m not concerned about his music as a result of calling Tinubu’s spouse a mom of the poor is pure lies.
“It’s so shameful that our indigenous gospel singer has discovered a brand new god on this authorities. Now he not leads souls to God however leads them to everlasting starvation and poverty so long as his abdomen is full. Very confused.”
