Reverence for God waning, Gospel music industry faces decline - Bash Luks

Bash Luks

Bash Luks, the CEO and founder of Lot Fire Records, suggests that the decline in popularity of gospel music in recent times can be attributed to a diminishing fear of God among many people.

According to the artist, past gospel artists such as Judith Babirye, Wilson Bugembe, Betty Nakibuuka, Sylver Kyagulanyi, Jackie Senyonjo, and others were highly respected because people truly feared God during that time. This strong reverence for God allowed gospel music to flourish in the past.

In the past, gospel music thrived because people had a strong fear of God. However, in recent times, this fear has diminished. Many gospel musicians today face discouragement from worldly individuals and struggle to withstand criticism, particularly in the era of social media.

According to the Bash Luks, being a gospel artist in the present day presents more challenges compared to the past. This is due to the presence of numerous temptations that the modern gospel music industry faces, including believers leading ungodly lifestyles and the pressure to acquire material possessions because of their status as stars.

When asked about the financial prospects of pursuing gospel music, Bash Luks expressed, "I believe that being a gospel artist is not primarily about acquiring material wealth, but rather about using music as a means to praise and glorify the Creator. Gospel artists differ from other artists who focus on secular music, as their purpose is to lead people to Christ rather than solely pursuing monetary gain in the music industry."

He further stated that contemporary gospel artists are dedicated to maintaining the spirit of worship in their songs, even if it means investing more money in promotion without expecting immediate returns.