Nigerian singer, Spyro, has revealed the personal principles that shape his music career, saying he maintains strict standards regarding collaborations, music video appearances, and the type of content associated with his brand.
Speaking during a recent interview on TVC, the singer disclosed that he does not allow smoking or nudity in any music video he appears in.
He also stated that he refuses to feature on songs or work with artistes whose projects promote content he considers inappropriate.
“You can’t be in a video with me and you’re smoking. That can’t happen. You can’t be in a video with me and you’re naked. That won’t happen. I have rules and regulations to working with people”, he said.
“I can’t be on a song that is not clean, to start with”, he said.
Spyro also reflected on his collaboration with fast-rising singer Shoday on the song Sweet, using it to explain how he encourages colleagues to embrace his values. According to him, he contacted Shoday over the way the song was being promoted and urged him to become a Christian.
“When I did ‘Sweet’ with Shoday, Shoday was promoting it in some funny kind of way, and I called him. I said, ‘Shoday, give your life to Christ.’ And he said I should continue my own while he faces his.”
The singer further explained that his approach to the entertainment industry is rooted in his Christian faith, expressing confidence that more entertainers would eventually accept Christ. He described the journey as gradual and said his mission in the industry is driven by that conviction.
“Even if he’s not with Christ, he’s coming to Christ. Until every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. That’s why I’m in this industry. It’s a gradual process”, he added.
Spyro, who is widely known for his hit song Who Is Your Guy, has continued to distinguish himself as one of the most outspoken faith-driven artistes in Nigeria’s mainstream music industry.
