- Nigerian writer and social media influencer, Solomon Buchi alongside other netizens has reacted to a viral video of a hypeman performing in church.
- The video making rounds online showed a group of singers and a hypeman who hyped up worshippers during a praise session.
- Solomon Buchi and other netizens condemned the act.
A viral video showing a hypeman performing during church service has sparked intense debate among Nigerians.
The clip, which recently emerged on social media, shows a young hypeman charging up worshippers with his words.
The hypeman’s words included the trending “Ayebo Ayeba” line, which got the worshippers cheering.
In reaction to the video, many netizens expressed strong reservations.
Life coach, Solomon Buchi was among those who criticized the trend, questioning the need for a hypeman in church.
Solomon Buchi affirmed that church services should not emulate nightclubs routines. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing sanctification and consecration, rather than adopting worldly trends.
He wrote:
“Hype man in church?” I miss when church was just calm hymns and simplicity. What is happening in churches?” Solomon.
“Praise and worship sessions in church should not be a cleaner version of nightclubs. There was a time people of the world emulated Christians, now we emulate the world, because we no longer prioritize sanctification and consecration. Young Christians want to have hype men in check, dress like church baddies, have sex before marriage and cohabit and keep talking.”
“Praise and worship sessions in church should not be a cleaner version of nightclubs.”
In few other netizens also chipped in their two cents regarding the video.
One @bold.clothings wrote: “Churches need to understand that praise and worship isn’t for the congregation but to God. All this is just entertainment not worship.”
richie_official01 wrote: “It’s out of true worship already. And the quicker we learn the better for us as Christians. Pastor Christ has pointed this long ago.”
ehimilian wrote: “Vibe for the Lord ke? Na wa o I can’t imagine this in a Catholic Church. Even if it’s youth week sef na from alter father go fling una with una instruments outside.”
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