Nigerian singer Oludipe David, better known as Spyro, faith is more than a private affair; it is a public declaration. And, at the 77th Headies Awards, he made that declaration loud and clear, arriving not just with flair, but with a Bible in hand.

Revealing his reason in an interview with Saturday Beats, he noted, “We are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and that is why I’m here with my Bible and I am always wearing my Jesus boy cap and pendant. It is just to let the world know that Jesus is the way. No Jesus, no life.”

For fans wondering whether to expect this as a regular style choice, the singer revealed, “I don’t show up everywhere with my Bible. However, I don’t have to carry this Bible; I’m a walking Bible, too. I just decided to have my Bible as part of my accessory tonight.”

In an industry often criticised for promoting explicit content and questionable values, Spyro stated that his mission is to make clean music and be known for it.

“I’ll like people to perceive my contribution as clean. I’ll like to be that guy that came and advocated for clean music, clean visuals, clean everything,” he said.

Advising young artistes that they can be successful without compromising their values, the singer said, “The reason a lot of people compromise is because they feel like if you don’t do it that way, you won’t make money. But I am a proof. Look at me, I’m doing it and making it. And you know, I don’t do rough music. I do clean music and I’m doing great in the industry. So, do not compromise. They that know their God shall be strong and do exploits. The problem is not the music; the problem is knowing your God.