Popular Nigerian gospel singer Tope Alabi has addressed public curiosity and criticisms about her dressing style, making it clear that her fashion choices are personal decisions and not based on any spiritual command.
In a recent interview, Tope Alabi shared that although she loves fashion, her choices are guided by personal preferences and practical circumstances. She explained that covering her hair in church was her own decision, not something God instructed her to do.
“I love fashion, but I don’t have the money for it. God has not told me not to wear earrings, necklaces, or wigs. Covering my hair in church was my own decision,” she said.
Alabi also explained that her decision to sometimes cover her hair or wear simple outfits in music videos is often tied to the theme of the songs. Having a background in theatre, she emphasized that every outfit is thoughtfully chosen to match the message.
“If you see me without earrings in a video, it’s because I decided not to wear them. I understand what fits each music video. In the past, people didn’t see me with big earrings because I couldn’t afford them, not because of any rule,” she added.
Addressing critics who now describe her as becoming "worldly" because of her evolving fashion sense, Alabi questioned their understanding of her journey.
“Why would I wear earrings when singing about hardship? Do suffering people wear earrings? Back then, I couldn’t afford them. But as time passed, God answered my prayers, and my husband and I progressed gradually by God’s grace,” she explained.
She also responded to those claiming her complexion has changed: “Now that I can afford the earrings I like, some say I have become worldly. They even claim my complexion has changed—saying I was dark before and now fair. Are they my parents? Do they know that hardship can affect someone’s skin tone?”
Tope Alabi's statements have sparked conversations on social media, with many fans applauding her honesty and openness about her growth and success.
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