I feel fulfilled when my music heals – Mr. Gbera

Matthew Omotola Jaiyeola, popularly known as Mr Gbera, has said that he finds joy when his music inspires and heals people.

Speaking recently, Gbera, who started music at a tender age in his daddy’s church, is one of the greatest indigenous gospel lyricists not only in Nigeria, but globally.

“There are many recorded testimonies, and they keep coming day by day, even to date. I cannot forget a woman in Abeokuta who lost two of her children within a month and was ready to commit suicide. The planned suicide was aborted through my songs.

There was also a man I met around Ikeja, Lagos, who lost his way and was trapped in mourning the loss of his twins. Pastors, friends, and family tried their best to help him out of the situation, but all to no avail—until one fateful day when he stumbled upon my songs online, and that became his freedom.”

While reeling out a series of testimonies, many got through his music ministrations,  and he gave credit to God for this.

“My inspiration comes directly from God. I draw energy from the same source, and I am always happy and active in making positive impacts in the lives of people.”

Gbera’s fan base extends beyond Nigeria.” This light has spread to unimaginable lengths and breadths across the world, and sometimes our fans and music lovers want to see us or meet us in person. We cannot deny them that opportunity. I only travel to make more global impact,” he said.

The music minister also acknowledged Nigeria’s vibrant and globally influential music scene.

While expressing happiness, he said the evidence is everywhere.” It will get even better than what we are seeing presently.”

He is currently working on some new songs and collaborating with his colleagues.

“ All my songs are great, and I love performing every one of them. However, based on requests and popularity, I often perform Iriri, Olorun Lo N’ Mumi bo, and Alanu Lo Njagun Aye Mi, to mention a few, “ Gbera said.