So we were all worshipping jejely in the comfort of our homes, plugged into God courtesy Nathaniel Bassey’s Hallelujah Challenge on Instagram Live when the murmurs and complaints began to waft into our ears.
Cue Temi:
Eric throws jabs
I think #hallelujahchallenge is some kind of passive aggressive competition that some christians came up with because Ramadan. My opinion! https://t.co/2qhr5q2ZKR
— Eric Okafor (@KneWKeeD) June 14, 2017
Atoke chimes in
Because we're a people who would rather pray than act. Of course an online prayer/worship session would go viral! Pfft! Nothing new here!
— Atoke (@Atoke_) June 13, 2017
Apparently using social media to worship God is a problem because it’s Rammadan and Nigerian Christians like to cause trouble? Additionally, this is the only thing Nigerian Christians are good for- ” exaggerated, theatrical revivals”?
Toh.
Christians on social media are struggling to understand why the #HallelujahChallenge is a sore point at all, and they clapped back in style.
See below:
Beht why?
Prayer is a call for help.
Why are you angry about the #hallelujahchallenge ?
You work for the Devil??
— Dr. Dipo Awojide (@OgbeniDipo) June 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/Kingwole/status/874695536653344769
I really don't know why people are bashing the #HallelujahChallenge its not like they are blocking Lagos-Ibadan express way.
— Gbane (@iamthechoko) June 12, 2017
Couldeebee…
It's causing spiritual traffic that's not allowing witches to fly, I guess.. ??
— Otonye Inwang (@Tallen_ted) June 12, 2017
Of course. Lol. Whether we like it or not. It shows that God is doing sth we don't understand. 50k people at 12 midnight. Habana
— Jesse N. Dan-Yusuf (@jessedanyusuf) June 12, 2017
Because satan gets upset when people pray, of course some people will get upset by the hallelujah challenge. Pffttt. Nothing new here. https://t.co/Z6OuYgrslw
— Princess Pepisko Pepeye (@MissIgho) June 13, 2017
I have a theory that some people claim they're atheists because they want to live irresponsibly in peace.
— mogwai. (@TheVunderkind) June 14, 2017
Tew much stress
#HallelujahChallenge :
– is not on TV
– is not causing monster road traffic/inconvenience
– is not asking for moneyYet, you're stressed.
— Countess (@MsToluh) June 13, 2017
Bonnke's revivals exaggerated.
Oyakhilome's televangelism theatrical.#HallelujahChallenge changes NOTHING.Ok. Why are you still stressed?
— Countess (@MsToluh) June 13, 2017
Clapbacks
nawa #HallelujahChallenge be causing so much drama pic.twitter.com/KAnBapVCOM
— IG: lamii_o (@iammissLami) June 14, 2017
Guys, I love Jesus. Please leave me alone.
— Temie Giwa-Tubosun (@temite) June 13, 2017
I support #HallelujahChallenge ?
Now, go drink battery water ?️
— Victor Asemota (@asemota) June 14, 2017
Flawed narrative
Because we're a people who would rather pray than act. Of course an online prayer/worship session would go viral! Pfft! Nothing new here!
— Atoke (@Atoke_) June 13, 2017
Let us be
The aim of the #HallelujahChallenge is to worship. When twerk videos go viral, no one speaks too much English over it. Allow us worship mbok pic.twitter.com/j4U4Moe3Fd
— #ImohPotato (@imoheboh) June 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/yew1e/status/874667473127264256
People are watching and participating along with something on their mobile phones.
In their houses.
And you're complaining.
Nigerians— OnlyAyos (@onlyAyos) June 14, 2017
I don't think anyone should have issues with the #HallelujahChallenge . No need to mock people who are doing it. It's not by force .
— Gbemi O-O (@GbemiOO) June 14, 2017
Your MCM says #HallelujahChallenge is Christians idea of competing against Ramadan. Over woke dey worry the guy
— Young SAGE (@Kumen_danik) June 14, 2017
The painement go tay sha
I learnt some Nigerians are angry over #HallelujahChallenge
Really?
I have a news for u,stay angry for the rest of the month?
It ends June30— Kemi Ariyo (@d_problemsolver) June 13, 2017
We had hoped…
I thought about a part of Naija twitter having issues with #HallelujahChallenge . Then I thought, na, they'd unlook this one. I was wrong!
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 13, 2017
The beauty of the challenge
My favorite thing about this Hallelujah Challenge is how he's been able to disintermediate the traditional gatekeepers of large gatherings
— ST. (@seyitaylor) June 12, 2017
Issa miracle(s)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVQIw2WBPlv/?taken-by=thedrkemi
Best moments from the #HallelujahChallenge
Get your data plans
Effect of #HallelujahChallenge
How I sleep after each #HallelujahChallenge session ? knowing that God has answered me & I'm feeling fulfilled
? pic.twitter.com/1nD4LFul0b
— Daddy CHO (@Chidubem__O) June 14, 2017
#HallelujahChallenge Everything we need is here in God's presence……A fish can't live for long outside water.. pic.twitter.com/0l8lhL3Iej
— TheGoZ™ (@Mr_Gozie) June 14, 2017
Just for Eric
#HallelujahChallenge is not a twitter challenge. It trended because people felt they needed to be a part of it. I don't see a problem.
— Daddy 'Deji by Taylor Loran (@obadafidii) June 14, 2017
Well, I believe it's a miracle you've made it this far without witnessing one. #HallelujahChallenge https://t.co/tMfFFHtbxi
— RoRo ? (@AderonkeOduko) June 14, 2017
I think you are wrong about the #HallelujahChallenge . It is riding it's wave. Worship in the gospel faith is the last thing that works 1/2
— MIRACLE7 (@preyeyinkore) June 14, 2017
All woke and no sense
Re: Halleluyah challenge. Rather than give material replies to the valid questions, it's non-sequitur threads upon threads on the TL.
— Chief Fuji (@MONSIEURBLAC) June 13, 2017
What are the valid questions?
— Aunty Sidi (@Aunty_Les) June 13, 2017
You don't like the #HallelujahChallenge? Well,… pic.twitter.com/oNpni5Oln2
— Iboro Tonye-Edet (@ibytoria) June 14, 2017
Move over
So someone has a problem with the #HallelujahChallenge ok, so can the same set of people go and have a problem with other trending topics?
— S I M I™ (@PlanetSimi) June 14, 2017
This is our collective prayer
The People getting angry because other people are participating in the #HallelujahChallenge need your prayers.
May they receive peace. ??
— ? DaddyMo PhD CEng ? (@officialdaddymo) June 14, 2017
Public Service Announcement: Come one, come all
Olowogbogboro!
Leave a replyComments