A Nigerian pastor has caused a major stir online after allegedly instructing her church members to bring bread with sardines and maize as offerings during a recent church service.
The unusual scene, which was captured on video and shared across social media, particularly TikTok, has attracted widespread attention and sparked a wave of reactions from netizens across the country.
In the now-viral clip, the pastor is seen standing at the altar while members of the congregation walk forward, each holding loaves of bread topped with cans of sardines. They approach one by one, offering the items in what appears to be a symbolic gesture of obedience and sacrifice.
In another part of the video, individuals are seen placing maize into a large offering basket, alongside a few who contributed with cash donations. The ritualistic nature of the presentation left viewers both puzzled and amused.
Though the motive behind the directive remains unclear, the video has gone viral with thousands weighing in on what some describe as an “exploitative” religious practice while others claim it may hold spiritual significance.
Many commenters questioned whether such offerings were being used for religious purposes or merely benefiting the pastor personally, with some drawing comparisons to similar incidents they had witnessed or experienced.
See some reactions below:
Dangerous‼️⚠️⛔️: “Pastor go dey drink tea till December.”
EMESWORD 🏀📊〽️: “Poor people de really suffer oo.”
Collins Emeka: “Since I stopped going to church, my money has been increasing.”
Nicki da barbie 💕: “Some fit borrow money just to buy the bread.”
princessadaugo: “So will they drop the bread at the altar or go home and eat it after blessing? I’m just curious 🤔.”
Markollins ID: “This will only make sense to only those with spiritual eyes.”
Sheriff: “7 years no church — that’s how I will continue staying away from church.”
@Priceless_Fashion_World: “After they drop bread on the altar, pastor go help God enjoy am.”
lily rose: “This thing happened to my mother recently. The pastor asked them to bring fruits. My mum used her last card to buy apples and pineapple. When she got there, the pastor shared the expensive fruit to the rich members and gave others one mango or one orange each 🤬. My mother spent 3000 naira on fruit that day, only to end up with rotten mango and dried orange. I was soooo angry, and still am honestly 😒😒😒😒.”
Just Grace: “Pastor wan open shop with bread and Titus.”
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