Legendary Nigerian Juju singer, Sir Shina Peters, has replied to the founder of Kingsway Global Christian Centre (KICC), Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, over the comparison of his financial choices with Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia.
Naija Files experiences that Pastor Ashimolowo, while preaching about ‘wealth and timing’ at COZA 12DG, talked about, “Don’t aquire a huge dwelling unless you wicked a definite age. What live it’s good to it for? To train? In 1990, two males had N20 million in Nigeria. One outmoded his enjoy to construct a huge dwelling, the 2nd one outmoded it to originate a financial institution.
“The dwelling that modified into built in 1990 can’t stare magnificent to nowadays. Programs and designs personal modified. In 1990 all individuals dey construct 4 apartments but now is up to date houses. Now the financial institution is value about N20 trillion, I am going to level out the musician, it’s now not a crime, it’s what he did. His title is Shina Peters, the utilization of N20 million to construct a condo. Jim Ovia’s N20 million began a financial institution.
“One man is now fixing leaking roofs, broken toilets, door wey no dey shut anymore. And the opposite one, every nation I am going to in Africa, I discover a division. So, I’m talking to any person now, delay your gratification, God will rob you up.”
The sermon sparked criticism from netizens, including singer Daddy Showkey, who condemned the cleric for mocking Shina Peters’ occupation and defended his colleague’s financial decision.
Reacting to the trending video in a put up on his Insta memoir on Wednesday, Shina Peters described the cleric’s statement as unfounded and derogatory.
While appreciating his colleague, Daddy Showkey, for bringing his consideration to Ashimolowo’s suppose, Shina Peters talked about he would now not rob upright action in opposition to Pastor Ashimolowo on account of of his dedication to the physique of Christ.
He wrote, “Thanks to @daddyshowkey for talking on this topic and bringing it to my consideration. I’m now not one to think of us and their opinions of me, but as a individual of God myself, and for the sake of the legacy of our Christ Jesus, I am going to now not be taking upright actions nor will I issue ailing in opposition to you, despite your unfounded & derogatory statements.
“God has no doubt blessed me beyond phrases, you might perhaps well also’t even originate to mediate the blessings of God upon my lifestyles all these decades. Of us terminate to me know what I’m talking about. Alternatively, God being a loving father that He’s, has additionally blessed you, His son, @matthewashimolowo.official.
“How we use our blessings to position staunch examples for folk is what issues now. Would possibly perhaps perhaps God almighty continue to bless all my followers at some level of the field. Amen.”
