The Celestial Church of Christ branch in Lagos State has come under fire for scheduling street-hop musician Portable and Fuji singer Pasuma for their praise night performances.
The church announced on its Facebook page that on December 15, 2023, it will celebrate its seventh year with an Ankara/Praise Night.
Netizens were offended by the inclusion of secular musicians like Pasuma and Portable, and they voiced their disgust in the comment section.
Some questioned whether it was appropriate to invite nonreligious performers to a religious occasion.
Sharing the poster of the event, the church wrote:
“JOIN US ON 15th OF DEC, 2023
As We Celebrate our 7th year Anniversary on Our ANKARA / PRAISE NIGHT
Performing :
ALHAJI WASIU ALABI PASUMA a.k.a Oganla
HABEEB OLALOMI a.k.a Portable
MAY-SHUA
EVANG. SUNDAY GP a.k.a De Governor
#landofgoshen #church #adultharvest #Godperfectmytime”
Reacting, One Ashem Salem Timothy wrote: “The pastor wants to trend and get attention for his church and he’s getting it.”
Bolanle Bamidele Adewuyi wrote: “This is disheartening… Is this what you turn the Church of God to? It’s hilarious.”
Awhanse Joseph Foremost wrote: “Afi suuru….. God will have mercy on you people.
The House of God is now place of entertainment… Kai….”
Jeremiah Obaji Nworu wrote: “Business people can use every tactics to make money.”
Ibironke Rachel wrote: “What is Celestial body doing about things like this? This is shameful!”
Farmer Ayoola Abiodun wrote: “To everyone comment, i just have a question to those that see this as nothing, is the praise night meant for entertainment or what？ what spiritual songs will this two sing at the so call praise night”
