Busola Oke has opened up about the severe financial struggles she is currently facing, revealing that she is considering stepping away from the music industry due to mounting pressure.
The gospel singer became emotional during a recent live session on TikTok, where she candidly spoke about the difficulties of sustaining a living through gospel music. In a separate interview with Biola Bayo, shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Oke explained that her breakdown was fueled by loneliness, depression, frustration, and financial hardship.
According to her, she has silently battled these challenges since 2020, choosing not to speak out because she did not want pity or ridicule. She disclosed that she has not owned a car since that year and is currently struggling with debts, underscoring the harsh economic realities many independent artists face despite being publicly recognized.
In her words:
“I cried on my live video because I was lonely, depressed, frustrated, and hungry. I didn’t ask for help from people because that is not who I am. I kept quiet about my situation since 2020 because I didn’t want people to pity or mock me. I know a lot of people, but nobody helped me. At a point, I couldn’t pay my house rent again, which was N1 million, and I was struggling to eat.
Right now, I have no car, and I owe a lot of people. The last time I had a car was in 2020. I need to pay my debts. I struggle to pay for the hotel I stay at now. I need shelter and a car, even if it is a jalopy. The money I am supposed to use for food, I use it to take Uber around.”
Her emotional revelation has since sparked concern among fans and fellow artists, with many expressing sympathy and calling for greater support for gospel musicians navigating financial instability behind the scenes.
‘I did that video because I was h¥ngry, d£pressed, and battling debt’ —Gospel singer Busola Oke opens uppic.twitter.com/Cp28FUYGeI
— Instablog9ja (@instablog9ja) February 26, 2026
