Gospel singer Sola Allyson has strongly responded to critics after facing intense bullying over claims that she does not explicitly mention “Jesus” in her songs. The singer took to social media to express her frustration, calling out those who have continuously tried to impose their religious beliefs on her.
The backlash against Allyson intensified following a revelation by veteran gospel artist Dr. Panam Percy Paul, who disclosed that he rejected a £24 million offer in 1995 to preserve the name of Jesus in his music. This sparked conversations among religious groups, with many calling out gospel artists who do not frequently mention Jesus in their songs.
Reacting to the criticism on X (formerly Twitter), Allyson expressed disappointment at those condemning her, describing them as manipulative and unkind. She stated that their actions do not align with the true teachings of Christ, adding that she would not be pressured into conforming to their expectations.
She also questioned the intentions of those criticizing her, suggesting that they might be struggling with self-esteem issues or seeking validation by forcing others to adopt their beliefs.
In a lengthy post, Allyson wrote:
“Why are you people this callous and unkind? If this is what you are with your own Jesus, I don’t want to be identified with you lots! Can you see why really true souls who have found themselves distant themselves from you?
“Or is it that you are desperately looking for an addition of light-souls in your dark space and you must bully them into joining you??? Or you have low self-esteem and you don’t feel enough without me? Because, kò yé mi.
“Or the Jesus presented to you is that who has low self-esteem and looks for validation. Can’t you see that you have failed already? All these years? Why must I be like your fathers and mothers before you see what I am? Did I ask to be a part of you?
“Am I not walking my own journey and getting ahead in it? I don’t want to be a part of dark souls who outwardly present “Jesus”! This act says dark and callous!
“This is bullying! The Jesus I know Would NEVER do this! Anyone who does anything like this only calls The Name and not of The Name! I don’t want to be a part of you bullies and manipulators! Leave me to be and face your fellow vain, shallow, and liar souls!”
Bullying got to Sola Allyson, cost her tears
In another post, Allyson revealed that the constant bullying from her fellow Christians had taken a toll on her emotionally, causing her to shed tears before gathering the strength to respond.
Replying to another critic, she wrote on X, “To @Folahanayo1 and his fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters in the business of manipulating other souls into joining their Jesus business, this is for you.
“Once again, no one can bully me into joining their darkness that looks like light because indolent souls find comfort in it…
“Yes, I am human. It gets to me sometimes. Like now. Because of my own personal struggles. Which l will definitely outgrow and thereby break the code of a deeper deep in fulfilling purpose. BUT I can NEVER be dragged or manipulated into being a shallow entity.
“I do NOT seek to be with your kind of Jesus. Leave me alone. Face your own journey.
“The One I know Would NEVER manipulate anyone into following Him. And the way I understand Him is the way I am being, as He SAID to do, and that light I shall ooze till I am permitted to be here. It is an àìlèkú light…May eyes keep opening and may help keep being.”
This is not the first time the singer has faced criticism for not explicitly mentioning Jesus in her music. Over the years, Allyson has defended her musical style, emphasizing that her relationship with God is personal and not defined by popular expectations.
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To @Folahanayo1 and his fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters in the business of manipulating other souls into joining their Jesus business, this is for you.
Once again, no one can bully me into joining their darkness that looks like light because indolent souls find comfort in… pic.twitter.com/nFjqNyHeh5
— TheṢọláAllyson (@thesolaallyson) March 28, 2025