Artificial intelligence has increasingly become part of everyday human life, influencing how people work, communicate, and even create content. From writing tools to music production, AI is now being used across various creative industries, including gospel music, where it continues to spark conversations about authenticity and originality.
Against this backdrop, Nigerian gospel singer Neon Adejo has shared his thoughts on the growing use of artificial intelligence in creating gospel songs, expressing concern about its spiritual impact.
In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), the “Eze Ebube” hitmaker said he finds many AI-generated gospel songs lacking depth and spiritual connection. According to him, the experience of listening to such songs can feel empty.
“I’m tired of hearing AI gospel songs. They feel so spiritually draining,” he wrote.
Expanding on his point, the musician encouraged listeners to reflect on the difference between songs inspired by personal faith and those generated by artificial intelligence. He suggested taking lyrics from a song that has deeply impacted one’s spiritual life and running them through AI, noting that the outcome may not carry the same effect.
“Take the lyrics of any song that has truly blessed you, one that stirs your prayer life and brings joy in the Holy Ghost. Now run it through AI with the same lyrics, and watch closely how your spirit responds. That difference right there will tell you something: God is Spirit, not AI,” he emphasized.
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The singer also addressed why some believers support AI-generated gospel music, explaining that the use of scriptural language alone does not guarantee spiritual authenticity.
“A lot of believers today defend AI-generated gospel songs simply because the lyrics sound ‘scriptural.’ But we forget, even the devil can quote scripture. Anyone can sit behind a laptop or pick up a phone and generate Bible-based lyrics using AI. Literally anyone, even someone with no relationship with God, can do that. But what really matters is the source, the depth, and the spiritual backing,” he added.
Adejo emphasized that gospel music goes beyond lyrics, stressing that true worship is rooted in sincerity and spiritual connection.
“Worship isn’t just about correct words; it’s about spirit and truth. That’s the standard,” he concluded.
