“You followed Jay Z to be blasphemous”- Adekunle Gold faces backlash over Soundtrack on Hollywood film

Adekunle Gold, a Nigerian singer, has received harsh criticism for his soundtrack for the Hollywood film The Book of Clarence.

Adekunle Gold and Yemi Alade are set to take the global stage with their debut on The Book of Clarence, it was announced yesterday. The two music stars will appear alongside international artists such as Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Kid Cudi, Jorja Smith, Shabba Ranks, and others in the highly anticipated film with a soundtrack.

The film, directed by Jeymes Samuel, will feature new music from Jay Z, who is also the film’s producer.

Sharing the good news on his Instagram page, Adekunle Gold wrote: “It’s great to see such incredible representation in a first-of-its-kind film. #TheBookofClarence, a film by @Jeymes features new music from myself, @JAYZ @liltunechi @yemialade, and more. Exclusively in movie theaters January 12.”

The movie has however received tons of backlash from netizens calling it blasphemous and dragging the singer.

One Abbie Emmanuel wrote, ‘Okay now it’s blasphemous because they decided to use a black man as Jesus unlike the character you all are used to get some chills it’s not that deep

One Jaye Jibbs wrote, “It’s only Christians like that to tow the line of making a mockery of their God. Smh

One Itz Justty wrote, “You haven’t watched the movie and you are concluding blasphemy? Use your brain na

One Craftsman Bespoke wrote, “May God forgive y’all that took part in this blasphemous project

One Oluwasijibomi wrote, “Another artist that will choose to stay blind and promote nonsense because of fame and money. It’s just a short period

One Queen Cilia wrote, ‘Very controversial, another way the West restructured an important tale and culture to suit their taste (the American behavior). I respect Art so I’ll see the movie to be able to give my opinion and have a proper conversation about it if it arises. But a defamation will not be accepted

One Carters wrote, “Haa you sef Adekunle you join follow Jay Z do blasphemy of Christ ah

One Bolu Maja wrote, “Haven’t seen the movement yet, but I see blasmephy of Christ

One Kreative Desiger wrote, “This film is nonsense making fun of Jesus Christ. It’s only Christians it happens to, they can’t try this with Muslims