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January 27, 2023

Gospel Filmmaker Mike Bamiloye criticizes Nigerian actors for kissing and romancing in films

Mike Abayomi Bamiloye, a gospel filmmaker and actor, has reprimanded Nigerian actors and filmmakers who engage in on-set romance and kissing. The director addressed this problem on his Instagram page on Thursday, calling out movie filmmakers for the roles they provide actors and actresses. He wrote, “Hear me, actors and actresses. Dear movie-maker, you think... Read More

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Latter Day Saints

Is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints about to become Nigeria’s first gay friendly church?

If there is anything the body of Christ in Nigeria is well known for, it is their vehement rejection of persons on the LGBT spectrum. This manifests in many ways, from spectacular ‘deliverance’ sessions where LGBT persons are publicly humiliated or even physically assaulted to enthusiastic public support for government legislation that targets LGBT persons... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

gender, gospel, LGBT, nigeria, sexuality

American Actor, Chris Pratt legit “preached a storm” at the MTV awards. Here are 3 takeaways from his speech

Owen in Jurassic world, Jim Preston in Passengers, Peter Quill in Guardians of the Galaxy – Chris Pratt is one very loved actor who has mastered the art of the screen and has also been very vocal about his faith in Jesus. A factor that influenced the immense love and respect he receives from the Christian... Read More

Chris Pratt, Church Culture, gospel, MTV Movie Awards

She depends on who? Here are four reasons we won’t be listening to Stephanie Otobo’s ‘music’

by Titilayo Ade-Ogbo We just received bad news. Remember Stephanie Otobo? Well it’s almost hard to forget the woman at the centre of one of the biggest sex scandals to rock the Christian community in Nigeria, in recent times. For more than a month now, Stephanie Otobo has released loads of unverified evidences to back... Read More

Thinking Through

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February 3, 2017

#Impact365: SmileCare Initiative has been putting eternal smiles on faces through the spreading of the gospel

In a world that has become increasingly overrun with hate and the gospel of Jesus Christ has been trampled upon and exploited by even religious organisations, this NGO is determined to change lives and make a difference through the spreading of the gospel and the message of love. Not only does SmileCare Initiative meet the... Read More

Citizenship, Featured, Thinking Through

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December 10, 2016

The Church Blog: Ccioma just gave us another reason to adore her

Yes, you are probably a born again Christian who consumes everything from Nathaniel Bassey to Onos Ariyo and you don’t know Ccioma. That’s unforgivable but we understand. She has, for about three albums, been one of the major vocal complements to the incredible Tim Godfrey, alongside IBK. She branched out on her own last year,... Read More

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December 3, 2016

#TheExperienceReport: The effortless grace of Funke Adejumo

To be honest, one of the things we looked forward to at The Experience this year was the prayer by Funke Adejumo-Lewis of the Agape Christian Ministries. We heard her pray last year and she created such a force field of safety and confidence that we began to look forward to it. There is something... Read More

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December 3, 2016

#TheExperienceReport: The mainstream discovers Tope Alabi again

The breakout star of yesterday’s event (okay, apart from Travis Greene that has won the hearts of everyone across the Nigerian church)? Tope Alabi. Of course those who have been Pentecostals a long time know that she is a matron of worship – and far and beyond ‘Ore ti o common’. But she has been... Read More

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December 2, 2016

The Church Blog: Why you should look forward to Gabriel Eziashi at The Experience tonight

Many Nigerians in Nigeria finally got to meet ‘Aka Jehovah’ singer, Gabriel Eziashi at The African Praise Experience (TAPE) in June. And they couldn’t believe their luck. Just see. So, even though he is not as huge (as he should be) in Nigeria, you can see why he is one of the major acts at... Read More

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December 2, 2016

The Church Blog: The Experience 11. IT’S TODAY!

Nigeria’s biggest Christian inter-denominational experience and what is easily the biggest music concert in our country, holds today. The 11th edition. We are too excited to even pretend to be cool. Don’t ask us why, please. See this. And this. And this. AND THEN THIS. We’re going to be railing about this all through today.... Read More

donnie mcclurkin, gospel, Music, nigeria, pastor paul adefarasin, The Church Blog, the experience

October 23, 2016

Opinion: What the grace of God is all about

by Arome Osayi Talking about grace it is actually an advanced manifestation of God’s love. The fall made it difficult for us to recognize the love of God, so God through Christ had to fulfill the judicial aspect of our salvation, all at Christ’s expense and offered same to us. Anyone who touches grace now feels... Read More

Christianity, God, gospel, grace, Religion

Sonala Olumhense: Who will save CAN from its crisis of credibility?

by Sonala Olumhense The Bible tells the fascinating story of how the devil engaged Jesus Christ in a contest of wills. Face to face with the Lord, who had fasted for 40 days and 40 nights in the wilderness, the devil challenged him to convert the very stones into bread. Jesus refused to do so,... Read More

gospel, pastor, Politics, prosperity, Sonala Olumhense

October 7, 2014

Gospel act, Tope Alabi finally opens up on her relationship with Prophet Ajanaku

by Akan Ido Popular gospel act, Tope Alabi has finally opened up on her relationship with late Prophet Ajanaku. Alabi, who was rumoured to be having an affair with the prophet who happened to be her former spiritual father, said there was nothing sexual between them both. According to her, she had already parted ways... Read More

Church, gospel, mermaid, prophet ajanaku, Singer, Tope Alabi

August 17, 2014

Femi Aribisala: Why Christians must reject the enticing gospel of Apostle Paul (Part 2)

by Femi Aribisala Many undiscerning Christians are impervious to Paul’s fallacies. But the sheep of Jesus would never confuse them with the word of God. The critique of Paul’s jaundiced theology often results in a barrage of ungodly abuses and invective from Christian pretenders. Then there are those who use Paul’s nonsensical logic to justify... Read More

Christians, Faith, Femi Aribisala, gospel, Jesus, paul, ynaija

August 11, 2014

Follow the ladder to heaven: We love this hilarious comedy skit! (WATCH)

by Kolapo Olapoju Y’all remember Agnes Iro? She was a gospel singer from back in the days when men were boys! One of her popular songs, ‘follow the ladder’ has a hilarious version by some dude. Watch and laugh;

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August 10, 2014

Femi Aribisala: Why Christians must reject the enticing gospel of Apostle Paul

by Femi Aribisala The gospel of Jesus is bittersweet; presenting great challenges to believers. Paul’s gospel is “sugar and spice and all things nice;” offering few challenges. The true gospel empties the churches; while the false gospel fills them. Most Christians are unaware that the gospel Jesus preached is contradicted by Paul. The gospel of... Read More

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Elnathan John: The gospel according to Tony Rapu

by Elnathan John That male member between your legs is not there for decoration. Think of it like the mace in a parliament. Unless the Speaker has the mace he cannot carry out his functions and assert his authority as leader of parliament. As your president come 2015, I am also interested in the... Read More

elnathan john, gospel, opinion, Tony Rapu, ynaija

Akin Osuntokun: Gospel according to Osuntokun, Sani and Aliyu

by Akin Osuntokun Were the country not acutely divided over the 2011 and the fraught 2015 elections, the Boko Haram insurgency would have been readily containable. Contemporary Nigeria is caught in the web of a cyclical crisis characterised by the interchangeability of cause and effect. The cause evolves to become the effect and vice... Read More

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Opinion: The gospel according to Saint Fayose

by Lere Olayinka However, funny how times flies, Fayose, after inflicting electoral injuries on the psyche of Ekiti people now mounts the podium, preaching against election rigging. Saint Fayose now goes about preaching rule of law, good governance, free and fair elections. He wants to be seen as a Saul who has given up his... Read More

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Femi Aribisala: How to determine if your dream is of God (Part 3)

by Femi Aribisala Since only God is able to do this, dreams become one of the things that affirm conclusively that our Lord is God. Jesus says: “I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am he.” (John 13:19). [READ: Femi Aribisala: How... Read More

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January 9, 2014

Gospel singer, Busola Oke involved in car accident (See Photo)

by Akan Ido Gospel singer, Busola Oke was a few days ago involved in a vehicle accident while on her way from Ibadan, the Oyo state capital to Lagos. Oke who is popularly known as Eleyele was reportedly in the company of her aide when the unfortunate incident happened on January 4. Officials of the... Read More

January 4, 2014

Opinion: Dear future wifey, I hope you’ll stay a virgin for me

by Oluwatosin Fatoyinbo Wifey! I hope you don’t use excessive make-up because i am such a fan of the natural not the ‘pow-tural’. Feel free to make yourself up, and all you ladies too, but do be moderate. If you have been using excessive make up before now, please, it’s time to change your ways.... Read More

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December 24, 2013

Woman who preaches with breasts open releases new video (WATCH)

by Tutu Akinlabi An African-American woman has become notorious for exposing her breasts while “preaching the gospel”. LaTascha Emanuel, who heads LaTascha Emanuel Ministries and is a self-acclaimed evangelist, became popular after she released a video in which she was preaching and fondling her breasts simultaneously. Ms. Emmanuel has released another video in which her... Read More

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November 17, 2013

5 ways the prosperity gospel is hurting Africa

by J. Lee Grady Gideon Thuranira, editor of Christian Professional magazine, calls these men “churchpreneurs.” They plant churches not because they have a burden to reach lost souls but because they see dollar signs when they fill an auditorium with chairs. 1. It is mixed with occultism. Before Christianity came to Nigeria, people visited witch doctors and sacrificed... Read More

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November 14, 2013

Hello, Obiwon! 5 reasons we’re excited the singer is back

by Muyiwa Daropale The singer, Obiwon announced this week the launch of his new album. Whilst he is not one of those on the lips of many, we’re still excited he’s back in business The voice: Obiwon has an incredible voice that just uplifts. Whether its gospel, R n B, or just soul, that... Read More

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August 24, 2013

Opinion: The Ese Walter affair – In defence of the gospel

by Ayomipo Edinger In conclusion, the book of revelation has a message to 7 categories of Christianity to which every one of us belongs to. The church is not a place of perfect people. The church is a place of people in pursuit of the passion of the Christ. In the end, salvation is personal.... Read More

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Selah: Mary Mary gospel singer says she wanted to stab her husband for cheating

. Famed gospel singers and sisters Mary Mary sat down with Ebony to discuss an intimate part of their lives — their husbands. The sisters, who aren’t twins despite the striking similarities in their appearance,ironically married men with the same last name: Campbell. In 2000, Tina married Teddy Campbell, who is the drummer for The Tonight Show Band.... Read More

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Opinion: A message for all the ‘men of God’ in Nigeria – God is very angry

by Bayo Oluwasanmi You rob the poor rather than enrich them. You fleece the poor rather than feed them. Rather than receive the poor, you reject them. You fight them instead of fighting for them. I’m neither a prophet nor a prophet’s son. Yes, I’m not a pastor. But I have a message for Nigerian... Read More

Bayo Oluwasanmi, comedians, gospel, government, money, Pastors

Cece Winan’s nephew, Michael Winans Jr. jailed 14 years for $8 million fraud targeting churches

Michael Winans Jr., of the popular Gospel-singing Winans family, was sentenced this week to nearly 14 years in prison for taking advantage of “good, decent church-going people” in an $8 million ponzi scam carried out in Christian churches. “Fraud on good, decent church-going people – that was very, very troubling to me,” said U.S. District... Read More

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