Outrage as church invites Pasuma, Portable for performance at praise night

• A branch of the Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos State faces criticism after it invited Fuji singer, Pasuma and street-hop artist, Portable to its praise night event.
• The event flyer, shared on the church’s Facebook page, sparked backlash as netizens expressed disapproval in the comment section.
• Many questioned the decision to involve secular artists in a religious gathering, highlighting concerns about the incompatibility of such entertainment with Christian principles.
  

A Lagos State branch of the Celestial Church of Christ has faced criticism for including Fuji singer Pasuma and street-hop artist Portable in the list of performers at its praise night.

The church shared the event flyer on its Facebook page, announcing the celebration of its 7th-year anniversary with an Ankara/Praise Night on December 15, 2023.

The inclusion of secular artists like Pasuma and Portable stirred controversy among netizens, who expressed their disapproval in the comment section.

Critics questioned the compatibility of inviting secular artistes to perform at a church event.

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” 

See the post below:

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”