A local branch of the Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos State is facing criticism after it announced the participation of Fuji singer Pasuma and street-hop artist Portable in its upcoming praise night.
The event flyer, shared on the church’s official Facebook page on Wednesday, triggered a wave of negative comments from netizens who questioned the decision to invite secular artists to a religious gathering.
Expressing dismay, Bolanle Bamidele Adewuyi commented, “This is disheartening… Is this what you turn the Church of God to? It’s hilarious.”
Festus Olanrewaji Ojo added, “This is a shame! Shame and a very big shame.”
Disapprovingly, BU KO LA stated, “This is totally nonsense.”
Ayo Ife humorously suggested, “The artists are not complete yet; you should have added Naira Marley so that the soul-winning can be complete!”
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Expressing strong disapproval, Edafe Oghenebrume remarked, “This is a sacrilege in the Celestial Church of Christ. It is disheartening, pathetic, shameful, and disgraceful. I wonder about the spiritual orientation of your Shepherd-In-Charge and the congregation.”
Becky Wunmi Hassan Ayoade added, “There is nothing they will not turn Celestial Church to.”
Despite the criticism, some netizens expressed their anticipation for the event.
Abike Ade stated, “I will surely be there.”
Another Facebook user, Abike Garment, wrote, “I must be there; let me come dance away my sorrow.”