Several Gospel music stars Nigerian, whose Sinach (author of the world tube Way maker),, Frank Edwards,, Joe Praize,, Eben And Ada Ehi left Christ Embassy the 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.
During a television sermon, Chris Oyakhilome Nigerian 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 ”.
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”.
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.
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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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