Popular gospel filmmaker and evangelist, Shola Mike Agboola, has stirred reactions across social media after posing a thought-provoking question to gospel content creators about the true motive behind their work.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In a recent post shared on his official Facebook page, the Mount Zion–trained evangelist wrote:
“Dear Gospel content creators,
If monetization is disabled on all online platforms, will you continue to upload contents?
Shalom!”
He went on to add a reflective note, urging creators to examine their intentions:
“We all need to always pause and ask ourselves this pertinent question so as not to labour in vain. Shalom!”
The post, which has since generated several comments and shares, sparked a wave of introspection and conversation among Christian filmmakers, skit makers, and drama ministers across Nigeria and beyond. Many agreed that the message came at a time when the line between ministry and media business is becoming increasingly blurred.
Responding to Agboola’s post, fellow gospel filmmaker Victor Olukoju (PVO) expressed his unwavering commitment to his divine calling, writing:
“Until my last breath! I live to keep knowing Him and to make Him known. In Him I live, in Him I move, and in Him I have my being. Thanks for the soul-searching question, sir.”
Another user, Gideon Akande, used the opportunity to reflect on the state of Christian film production in Nigeria, questioning the community’s long-term impact and infrastructure.
“Drama ministers in Nigeria — how many years now? They can’t afford to build a single Christian cinema in a major city in Nigeria upon all their ANCEDRAM, board of trustees, past N300 DVD, present monetization of YouTube, posting dollar and pounds account details before ministrations. Things become tedious when we don’t trust in God,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, a netizen identified as Otegbade Victor Ayomide added a touch of realism to the debate, commenting,
“Some of us aren’t even monetized, sir.”
Shola Mike Agboola, known for his impactful gospel movies and drama ministry over the years, has often used his platform to challenge content creators to maintain spiritual focus and integrity in their craft. His latest post once again raises an important question about the balance between ministry and monetization, a discussion that continues to gain traction among Christian creatives navigating the digital age.
