Nigerian singer and songwriter Johnny Drille has shared deep insights about his relationship with the church, his faith, and how his music transcends traditional Christian boundaries.
Speaking on the latest episode of the CreativiTEA podcast, the Mavin Records artist said that while his faith in God remains strong, his sound has never been limited to what’s typically considered church music.
“I love God and I’m very much involved in church, but I never really felt my music was for church. Sometimes I get invited to perform in church, which is quite interesting,” he said.
Johnny Drille also addressed the backlash he sometimes receives from sections of the Christian community whenever he performs in church settings.
“I’ve gotten some backlash from the Christian community whenever I perform in churches. But the truth is my music spreads positivity. It touches the issues the church tries to avoid,” he explained.
Known for his soulful love songs and emotional storytelling, Johnny Drille emphasized that his art promotes hope, kindness, and sincerity—values that align with his faith even if his songs aren’t strictly gospel.
He went on to challenge the church’s hesitation to address the theme of love through music, pointing out a cultural irony.
“The church shies away from talking about love. You go to Christian weddings and you hear Davido and Wizkid songs. What if the church decides that we want to start doing their own Christian love songs?”
Johnny’s reflections highlight his belief that music inspired by love, truth, and positivity can be just as spiritual as traditional worship songs — a perspective that continues to shape his evolving artistry.
