COMPTERMMENT TO CHRIST EMBASSY: Gospel artists leave the church, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome reacts
A wave of departures shakes the Nigerian gospel scene
Several Gospel music stars Nigerian, whose Sinach (author of the world tube Way maker),, Frank Edwards,, Joe Praize,, Eben And Ada Ehileft Christ Embassythe evangelical church founded by the pastor Chris Oyakhilome. This massive departure, confirmed by local media as Legit.ng And Premiumtriggered a controversy on social networks and in the African Christian community.
The accusations of the pastor against his former protégés
During a television sermon, Chris OyakhilomeNigerian pastor of international renown, justified these departures by non -Christian behaviors ::
- Priority to money and fame rather than evangelization.
- Repeated absences During prayer sessions after musical performances.
- Worldly influence Transforming cults into “shows”, according to his terms: “The church has become a place of celebration, no prayer. They danced for themselves, not for God ”.
A controversy that divides the faithful
While some support the pastor’s position, others criticize a excessive control On the career of artists. Rumors initially mentioned restrictions on musical projects outside of Christ Embassy, especially for Sinachwhose international career has exploded with more than 100 million views on YouTube.
On Twitter and Reddit, the debates oscillate between:
- Support :: “Artists must remain humble before God”.
- Criticism :: “Christ Embassy suffocates gospel talents”.
What consequences for African Gospel music?
This crisis reveals the tensions between commercial success And religious commitment In the Gospel industry, in full expansion in Africa. The artists concerned, followed by millions of fans, have not yet reacted publicly.
Retain ::
- Christ EmbassyEvangelical Church founded in 1987, is a pillar of charismatic Christianity in Africa.
- Declarations of Chris Oyakhilome relaunch the debate on the balance between faith and celebrity.
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