Lawrence Oyor: The Biggest Rewards Aren’t Trophies or Industry Nods - Abioye Tosin Lawrence

.... _you don’t need to dim your light to fit into dark rooms_ 

In an era where charts are dominated by Afrobeats giants and viral hooks, it’s nothing short of a miracle to see a worship song like "Favour" by Lawrence Oyor become the most streamed Nigerian song on Spotify in early 2025. With over 2.9 million plays, Oyor’s song didn’t just trend, it testified.

Rooted in Psalm 5:12, “Favour surrounds me like a shield,” the track resonates deeply with a generation craving more than empty choruses. It’s not just music, it’s a mantle. And yet, in the corridors of the music industry, such spiritually weighty works are often sidelined, labeled simply as “inspirational” while mainstream hits get front-row seats and flashing lights.

But Lawrence Oyor's success reminds us of a deeper truth: the biggest rewards aren’t trophies or industry nods, they are changed lives.

Every stream, every testimony, every soul stirred back to God is a reward. Oyor’s music doesn’t chase awards, it chases eternity. And that’s a currency no chart can fully measure.

So today, we thank you, Lawrence Oyor. Thank you for standing in the gap. Thank you for singing what heaven listens to. Thank you for reminding us that you don’t need to dim your light to fit into dark rooms.

To those still using their talents to glorify the fleeting pleasures of darkness, this is your call. Come home. There is a fire in the Spirit waiting to sanctify your gift. There is a purpose in God that no stage can match and no award can crown.

Let this song be more than a moment, let it be a movement.