Nigeria, March 24 -- Addressing critics of her fashion choices, renowned gospel singer Tope Alabi, 54, stated in a viral video that she opted for a minimalist style at the start of her career for specific reasons.

The singer, known for her 2001 hit song, 'Ore Ti O Common (Uncommon Favour)', maintained that she loved fashion.

Revealing why she now wears accessories, the former correspondent at Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), Ibadan, Oyo State, said: "I love fashion, but then, I don't have the money for it-God hasn't told me not to wear earrings, necklaces, or wigs; God didn't direct the decision to cover my hair in church-it was my initiative-it's intentional. I told myself I would cover my hair whenever I wanted to minister unless ...