Why I choose to wear jewelleries, wigs — 54-year-old Gospel singer Tope Alabi

Nigerian Popular gospel singer, Tope Alabi, has explained her recent change in fashion style.

In a now-viral video, Alabi explained that she had always loved fashion but her inability to afford it limited her fashion choices.

The 54-year-old singer reiterated her decisions are personal and not a direct instruction from God.

She clarified that her decision to cover hair in church was a personal choice rather than a divine command.

Addressing questions about her minimal use of jewelry, she explained that her style is often influenced by the themes of her music videos, allowing her appearance to align with the message she wants to convey.

As a theater practitioner, Alabi highlighted awareness of how visual elements play a crucial role in enhancing the narrative and impact of her music.

She reminisced about wearing smaller earrings in the past due to financial limitations, but now she carefully chooses her accessories and outfits to match the context and theme of each video shoot.

In the video, Alabi was seen saying: “

“I love fashion, but then, I do not have the money for it. God has not told me not to wear earrings, necklaces, or wigs, God did not direct the decision to cover my hair in church, it was my initiative,” she said.

“It is intentional. I told myself I would cover my hair whenever I wanted to minister unless I was called to sing impromptu while wearing a wig.

“In that case, I would not cover my hair. I am a dramatic person. If you see me in any video without earrings, know I decided not to wear them, as the song’s meaning did not require it. I am a theatre practitioner, so I understand what fits each music video.

“I carefully choose my outfits to match the theme when I shoot my videos. People did not see me wearing big earrings in the past they did not know it was because I could not afford them. I simply made do with what I had.

“Why would I wear earrings when I am singing about hardship when the music video message requires me to cry and sit under a tree to portray suffering? Do suffering people wear earrings? Back then, I could not afford those earrings,” she said.

“But as time passed, God started answering my prayers. My husband and I progressed gradually—we didn’t chase after things by force. Everything we achieved was by God’s grace. We cannot count more than two or three people who supported our ministry.

“Now that God has favoured me and I can go to the market to buy the earrings I like, some people say I have become a worldly singer. They said I never wear earrings, but now I do. They even said my complexion had changed, that I was fair, and that I was dark before. Are they my parents? Do they know that hardship can make someone lose their natural skin tone?”. [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>>