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?
https://twitter.com/OgbeniDipo/status/874649547858993152
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.
— Choko (@iamthechoko) June 12, 2017
Couldeebee…
It's causing spiritual traffic that's not allowing witches to fly, I guess.. 🤔😂
— Otonye (@otonyeinwang) June 12, 2017
https://twitter.com/jessedanyusuf/status/874213929177710592
https://twitter.com/MissIgho/status/874620471442116608
https://twitter.com/TheVunderkind/status/874917662723276800
Tew much stress
#HallelujahChallenge :
– is not on TV
– is not causing monster road traffic/inconvenience
– is not asking for moneyYet, you're stressed.
— 'Baálẹ 👑 (@toludiyah) June 13, 2017
Bonnke's revivals exaggerated.
Oyakhilome's televangelism theatrical.#HallelujahChallenge changes NOTHING.Ok. Why are you still stressed?
— 'Baálẹ 👑 (@toludiyah) June 13, 2017
Clapbacks
nawa #HallelujahChallenge be causing so much drama pic.twitter.com/KAnBapVCOM
— IG: lamii_o (@iammissLami) June 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/temite/status/874691987370389507
I support #HallelujahChallenge 🙌
Now, go drink battery water 🖐️
— Osaretin 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
— Imoh Potato | Kwenzokuhle | Ikoyi Wife | Omo Ologo (@imoheboh) June 13, 2017
https://twitter.com/yew1e/status/874667473127264256
https://twitter.com/onlyAyos/status/875025816568180737
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
https://twitter.com/Kumen_danik/status/874919263429160960
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 (@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
https://twitter.com/seyitaylor/status/874326144002269187
Issa miracle(s)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVQIw2WBPlv/?taken-by=thedrkemi
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVUSKH7FtD3/?taken-by=nathanielblow
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVSREDMFq4d/?taken-by=nathanielblow
Best moments from the #HallelujahChallenge
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVR5gqll3EP/?taken-by=krakshq
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
— CHO (@Chidubem_OH) June 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/Mr_Gozie/status/874924859310190592
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.
— Ayodeji David (@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
— Rich Girl In Transit 🥂 (@AderonkeOduko) June 14, 2017
https://twitter.com/preyeyinkore/status/874925422248697856
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.
— Big Chief (@MONSIEURBLAC) June 13, 2017
What are the valid questions?
— A. (@Aunty_Les) June 13, 2017
You don't like the #HallelujahChallenge? Well,… pic.twitter.com/oNpni5Oln2
— Ibytoria (@ibytoria) June 14, 2017
Move over
https://twitter.com/PlanetSimi/status/874922751529713664
This is our collective prayer
https://twitter.com/officialdaddymo/status/874922589407375362
Public Service Announcement: Come one, come all
https://www.instagram.com/p/BVUERFzlfox/?taken-by=nathanielblow
Olowogbogboro!
