Gospel vocalist Lady Ophelia has revealed that a fellow gospel artiste once attempted to introduce her to what she described as “certain powers” to ensure one of her songs became an immediate hit.

Speaking on Okay FM on February 11, 2026, the “Ayeyie Awie” performer said she was taken aback by the proposal, which suggested there were other shortcuts to make her record “blow” rapidly within the industry.

“A fellow gospel musician once tried to introduce me to certain ‘powers’ that would make my song blow up fast. I asked the person, apart from God, what other power are you talking about? She said the industry is not as simple as I think,” Lady Ophelia recounted.

She disclosed the exchange occurred while she was in the company of her mother; the call was placed on speaker and her mother, who is a pastor, overheard the whole conversation.

“My mother, who is a pastor, was there and heard everything. She told me, ‘The day I decide to change my ways, God will deal with me.’ I also told her I have not made up my mind to stop following God. I believe I will get to my destination gradually,” Lady Ophelia added.

She emphasised that her aim in both ministry and music has never been about chasing fame or industry plaudits but about delivering a message that ministers to people and eases their burdens.

“It’s not about making a big name in the industry, but about the word that comes from you to impact a soul and lift someone out of their difficulties. That is what truly matters,” she said.

Although she withheld the identity of the gospel artiste, Lady Ophelia noted that the person already enjoys a number of successful tracks.