Who is Top Arabi?
Tope Alabi is a Nigerian gospel singer, film music composer and actor from Ogun State. She is known by various names including “Ore ti o common” and “Agbo Jesu”. In her educational pursuits, Tope Alabi obtained a Higher National Diploma in Mass Communication from the Polytechnic, Ibadan. After graduating in 1990, she started her career as a reporter for NTA (Nigerian Television Authority) in Ibadan.
Tope Alabi’s musical journey began at a young age, when she joined the choir of her local Catholic church at the age of seven. Since then, she has shown an exceptional talent for creating a variety of traditional and contemporary beats. Her work, which has won widespread acclaim, is characterized by a unique blend of Christian slang that sets her apart.
During her career, Tope Alabi has released many songs and captivated the audience with her gripping performances. Her versatility as a singer, coupled with her ability to blend traditional and contemporary elements, has cemented her respected status in the Nigerian gospel music industry.
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What happened to Top Arabi?
Popular Nigerian gospel artist Tope Alabi has been heavily criticized and censored after a video of her performance went viral. In the video, Tope Alabi, accompanied by her backup singers, uses a specific “term” during a church service. This resonated with traditional worshipers and urged gospel singers to align themselves with their communities.
The acclaimed singer used the phrase “aboru aboye” which is often used by a specific group of traditional worshipers as a greeting to each other.
Alabi has previously been associated with the Joker international comedy group. She subsequently worked with renowned touring and stage theater companies in Ibadan and Lagos. She also tried her hand at creating films in the popular Yoruba film genre in Nigeria. However, Tope Arabi turned his attention to gospel music after converting to Christianity.
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Tope Alabi faced backlash and scrutiny for repeatedly emphasizing a specific word during her performance. The video quickly went viral, spawning a plethora of remix videos.
Many netizens criticized her for using such a phrase in a church context, questioning her spirituality. Others, however, defended the gospel singer, arguing that she simply has a deep understanding and appreciation of the Yoruba language and its expressions.
On May 21, 2019, Tope Alabi was declared the Yoruba Queen by Nigerians on Twitter as part of a competition organized by the United Bank for Africa as part of its 70th anniversary celebrations. However, on June 13, 2021, she faced backlash and criticism from fellow gospel artists for her comments on a song titled “Oniduro Mi”, sparking widespread outrage.
Is Top Alabi still married?
Yes, famous gospel singer Tope Alabi is happily married to studio engineer and music producer Soji Alabi. Their love story began in 1994 when Tope visited a recording studio in Ikeja, Lagos, where Soji worked as a studio engineer. At that time, they were just acquaintances and colleagues in the music industry. However, their relationship took a major turn four years later in 1998 when Soji proposed to Tope.
They were overjoyed and decided to tie the knot in the same year and officially became husband and wife. The happy marriage of Tope Alabi and Soji Alabi brings them the joy of having three beautiful children. Their children’s names are Ayomikun, Deborah and Boluwatife. As a family, they share precious moments together, nurture love and create lasting memories.
Tope Alabi’s devotion to family is reflected in her commitment to maintaining a harmonious, supportive home where love and care can flourish. Their children bring extra happiness and contentment into their lives, making their family bond even stronger.
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