Here’s something interesting about Gaise Baba: he has been in the Nigerian gospel music scene since 2006, but had remained relatively obscure until his collabo with Lawrence Oyor last month. Before I stumbled upon the snippet of “No Turning Back II” – the song he did with Lawrence Oyor – on YouTube, I didn’t know him, and had never heard about him. But when I saw the snippet, I couldn’t wait for the song to be released. I waited for the song with the same energy I wait for Phil Wickham’s, Brandon Lake’s or Terrian’s songs. Not because I was remotely interested in Gaise Baba, but because of Lawrence Oyor. To me, whoever Gaise Baba was, if he featured Lawrence Oyor in the song, then I must listen to it. So, I waited for the song anxiously. The day the song was released, I watched it, downloaded it, and even shared it on my WhatsApp status. And I didn’t know any other song by Gaise Baba apart from “No Turning Back II”! Less than 48 hours after the release of the song, it garnered millions of views on YouTube. It was as though everyone was waiting for it. Recently, I stumbled on a YouTube video in which Pastor Nathaniel Bassey prophesied to Gaise Baba. He told Gaise Baba that his time had come and God’s speed was upon him. This should be in a Hallelujah Challenge meeting in 2022 or thereabouts. To me, apart from Lawrence Oyor’s verse and chant in “No Turning Back II,” the song is just like any other Gaise Baba’s song. The same afro vibe and all. But this is the song God decided to use to announce him. When God says it’s your time, then it certainly IS your time. I’m pretty sure the breakthrough Gaise Baba had with this song wasn’t something he anticipated. But with God, anything is a tool. Even a stone! If a stone could kill a giant and put an end to the Philistines’ terror in Israel, then a song is more than enough to lunch Gaise Baba into limelight. One phone call or a casual mention can open unexpected doors for anyone. I had to go back to get some of the songs Gaise Baba released before “No Turning Back II,” and believe me, dude had what it takes to break even many years ago. It was just that his time hadn’t come yet. You should listen to “Elijah Level” and “Emergency.” There’s been a lot criticism of Gaise Baba, Lawrence Oyor and “No Turning Back II” recently. And I think it’s unnecessary. I wrote many paragraphs about Gaise Baba so I could get to this: If you have a problem with his hairstyle, dance steps and all, then you should have a problem with Travis Greene, Tye Tribbett, David Leonard, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Joe L Barnes, and Chris Brown of Elevation Worship. You should have a problem with all the guys in Elevation Worship, Hillsong Worship, Bethel Music, Transformation Worship, Maverick City Music, Passion, Red Rock Worship, VOUS Worship, etc. With their ripped jeans trousers, tattoos, earrings and all. We sing their songs in the church every time. Their songs have become anthems. You should also have a problem with Limoblaze and Greatman Takit. You should probably stop singing Greatman Takit’s “What Would I Do Without Your Love.” If you don’t see anything wrong with the guys I mentioned, but are offended by Gaise Baba, then I think you should check yourself for a little dose of hypocrisy and sanctimoniousness. Also, I think we should come to terms with the fact that what appeals to people born in the 60s, 70s, and 80s won’t entirely appeal to the guys born in the 90s, 2000s, and 2010s – and it applies to their taste in gospel music and what easily draws them to God. One final word: leave Gaise Baba’s hairstyle and dance steps alone and focus on the content of his songs, which is the most important thing. If you can’t focus on what he says in the songs instead of now he looks or dances, then forget about him and focus on whoever or whatever you want to focus on. But don’t forget to remember that whom God has decided to bless, no man can curse. #Nigeriangospelmusic #christianmusic #NigerianGospel #GaiseBaba #LawrenceOyor