YEMI OSINBAJO, POJU OYEMADE, CHIOMA JESUS AND MORE – SEE
LIST OF 100 MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY IN NIGERIA.
In commemoration of this year’s Easter celebrations,
prayerschamber.blogspot.com,Y!/YNaija.com and Church Culture are excited to unveil the
inaugural edition of #Church100 – the 100 Most Influential People in Christian
Ministry in Nigeria.
This is a select group of Nigerians leading the charge for
Christian ministry in contemporary society.
Several months in the making, the list has gone through a
process of strict examination, evaluation, and review, resulting in #Church100
made up of people leading lives of excellence in various spheres – from
churches, to entertainment, and business enterprise.
Respected men of God and citizens of the church including Pastor
E.A. Adeboye, Revd. Sam Adeyemi, Fela Durotoye, Ibukun Awosika amongst others
are listed based on their dedication and commitment to the body of Christ and
spreading His message of salvation.
“The company was launched to help churches speak effectively
to an audience that keeps evolving,” Adebola Williams, co-founder of RED, said
while speaking on the essence of Church Culture to audiences. “Spotlighting and
celebrating game changers in the gospel space is essential, hence the existence
of this list.”
See below the #Church100, presented in alphabetical order.
1. Ada Ehi:
Ada Ehi is a gospel singer who has been actively involved with the music
ministry of Christ Embassy where she worships with her family, ministering with
the choir and Pastor Chris Oyakhilome around the world.
2. Adewale
Aladejana: Adewale Aladejana is a new media evangelist who sees social media as
a veritable channel to promote the Gospel of Jesus Christ. A certified Social
Media Strategist from the prestigious Medill School of Journalism, Northwestern
University, Evanston, Illinois, USA, Aladejana also has a B.Sc Mass
Communications with majors in Public Relations and Advertising from Bowen
University.
3. Anthony
Okogie: Anthony Olubunmi Okogie is a Nigerian Cardinal Priest and former
Archbishop of Lagos in the Roman Catholic Church. He is widely considered to be
Nigeria’s best hope at producing a pope.
4. Arome
Osayi: Apostle Arome Osayi is the Founder of Remnant Christian Network (RCN), a
non-profit Christian organisation with a
network of Apostolic centres, Churches and Mission outreaches in Nigeria and
Europe.
5. Ayo
Oritsejafor: Ayodele Joseph Oritsegbubemi Oritsejafor is the founding and
Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, located in Warri, Nigeria. He
became the National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria in 2005,
a position he held for five years. In July 2010, Oritsejafor was elected as the
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN).
6. Benita
Okojie: A former child star, Benita Okojie continues to deploy media and
entertainment as tools for the propagation of faith, with her music career as
well as her YouTube vlog where, along with her sister Bella-Rose, she discusses
relationships as they pertain to young Christians.
7. Biodun
Fatoyinbo: Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo is a leader and founder of the Commonwealth
of Zion Assembly (COZA) church in Abuja.
8. Bola
Odeleke: Bola Odeleke is a Nigerian pastor, evangelist, preacher, founder and
general overseer of Power Pentecostal Church. She became the first African
woman to attain bishophood on May 28, 1995.
9. Chioma
Jesus: Amaka Okwuoha is an Evangelist whose journey began in her local church
choir at the age of 9. Since then, she’s gone on to become one of Nigeria’s
most prominent gospel singers and launch the Inheritance of Mercy Foundation in
Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
10. Chris
Okotie: Christopher Oghenebrorie Okotie is a Nigerian televangelist and the
pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries. Before his work
with the Church began in 1987, Okotie was widely known for his successful pop
music career. He is also a former Nigerian presidential candidate.
11. Chris
Oyakhilome: Another early adopter of media as a tool for ministry in Nigeria,
Chris Oyakhilome came to mainstream prominence through his Atmosphere for
Miracles television programme. He is the founding president of the Believers
Loveworld (Christ Embassy Church) and his ministry oversees several arms
including the Healing School, Rhapsody of Realities, LoveWorld Books, and an
NGO called the Innercity Missions for Children as well as three Christian
television channels: LoveWorld TV, LoveWorld SAT and LoveWorld Plus.
12. Cobhams:
As one of Nigeria’s most prolific songwriters and producers, Cobhams Asuquo is
one of the Nigerian music industry’s most recognizable names. An unabashed
Christian, Cobhams is part of a group of prominent entertainment professionals,
using both their work and personal lives as tools for the propagation of the
gospel.
13. David
Abioye: Bishop David O. Abioye is a Pastor of long standing experience under the
ministry of his life-time mentor, Bishop David Oyedepo/ Bishop David Abioye is
presently the Senior Pastor of Living Faith Church, Goshen City, Km 26
Abuja-Keffi Road – Nigeria, West Africa.
14. David
Ibiyeomie: Pastor David Ibiyeomie is a Nigerian pastor, televangelist and
author. He is the founder and senior pastor of Salvation Ministries, in Port
Harcourt, Nigeria.
15. David
Oyedepo: One of Nigeria’s leading religious figures, Bishop David Oyedepo is
the founder and leader of the Faith Tabernacle, the headquarters of the Living
Faith Worldwide Ministry, popularly known as ‘Winners Chapel.’ In addition to
his work as an author and a preacher, Oyedepo serves as Chancellor of Covenant
University and Landmark University.
16. Debola
Deji-Kurunmi: A prominent member of Nigeria’s Christian youth, Debola
Deji-Kurunmi is the Head of Foundation Initiatives at the RegCharles Foundation
and the brain behind Deborah Initiative for Women.
17. DK
Olukoya: Dr Daniel Kolawole Olukoya is a Nigerian scientist, clergyman and
founder of Mountain of Fire and Miracles (MFM).
18. EA
Adeboye: Popularly known as ‘Daddy GO’ Enoch Adejare Adeboye has served as
General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God since 1981. Although
he handed over the reins of the Nigeria church to Pastor JO Obayemi in January
2017, he still functions as General Overseer of the Worldwide Ministry.
19. Eben:
Emmanuel Benjamin, popularly known as Eben, is a popular gospel musician with a
unique genre he pioneered and calls Afrocentric rock. He is the CEO of Hammer
House of Rock, as well as Hammer House Ventures which is focused on video and
music production, event management and interior decoration.
20. Ebenezer
Obey: Known popularly as the “Chief Commander,” Ebenezer Remilekun Obey-Fabiyi
is a Nigerian juju musician, known for evergreen gospel classics such as “Joy
of Salvation,” “Good News” and “What God Has Joined Together.”
21. Ejike
Mbaka: Father Ejike Cornelius Anthony Mbaka is a priest of the Catholic Church
ordained in the Catholic Diocese of Enugu. The resident priest at Our Lady’s
Parish in Emene, Enugu State, he is also the founder and Spiritual Director of
Adoration Ministry Enugu Nigeria.
22. Elijah
Oludele Abina: Elijah Oludele Abina is a pastor and the General Overseer of The
Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT) and one of the founding fathers
of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN).
23. Eno
Michael: A mainstay of the House On The Rock choir, Eno Michael is a gospel
singer and songwriter. She’s been a professional musician since February 2012,
since which time she has shared stages with artistes like Sammie Okposo and
Freke Umoh.
24. Eziaha
Bolaji-Olojo: ‘Coach E’ is a UK Certified Health and Fitness Coach. In addition
to being an author, she is the CEO of CoachE’Squad and SavedFitFAB and, in
addition to running a Christian blog [www.eziaha.com] also runs an Online
Mentoring Academy for young women called The FAB Sistership.
25. Faith
Oyedepo: Faith Abiola Oyedepo was already a firm believer in the power and
importance of sharing the word of God. However, a near-death experience left
her with a renewed zeal to impact the world through faith. A renowned author,
she is considered by many an authority on issues relating to marriage and
family.
26. Feb
Idahosa: Bishop Feb Idahosa II is the President of Benson Idahosa University
and the Bishop of Faith Arena, the headquarter church of Church of God Mission,
founded by his late father, Archbishop Benson Idahosa. He also serves as
president of Benson Idahosa University, Benin City.
27. Fela
Durotoye: Perhaps Nigeria’s most renowned and accomplished motivational
speaker, Fela Durotoye is the CEO of Visible Impact Limited,a social enterprise
set up to tackle social and environmental challenges and limitations. He is
widely regarded as a nation builder, an internationally acclaimed national
development strategist, and a bestselling author.
28. Felix
Meduoye: Felix Meduoye is the current General Overseer of the Foursquare Gospel
Church in Nigeria.In addition to his work as a Pastor, he is also a Bible
scholar, a teacher and an international conference speaker.
29. Folu
Adeboye: Pastor Foluke Adeboye, in addition to serving alongside her husband in
the Redeemed Christian Church of God, has made immense contributions to the
Nigerian Education sector, coordinating work in the field of Christian
Education, by starting a vigorous movement (Christ the Redeemer’s Schools
Movement) that has led to the founding of several Christian Educational
institutions caring for the educational welfare of children in Nigeria and
Internationally.She has held top leadership positions in the church including
President of the Redeemed Women Fellowship (God Women Fellowship), Director of
Education, among many others.
30. Frank
Edwards: Frank Ugochukwu Edwards is a Nigerian contemporary Christian
singer-songwriter and recording artist. He is the founder and owner of the
record label Rocktown Records, which is home to recording artists such as
Edwards himself, Gil, Divine, King BAS, Nkay, and David among others.
31. Funke
Felix-Adejumo: Funke Felix-Adejumo is the president of Funke Felix Adejumo
Foundation. Also an accomplished pastor, teacher and public speaker, she
involved in advocacy through the established Grace Orphanage, and The
Children’s Hospital.
32. Funmi Bucknor:
Olufunmilola Bucknor is a Nigerian gospel singer who debuted in the Easter of
2016 with a ballad titled ‘Lamb of God’.
33. Funmi
Johnson: Funmi Johnson leads The Capstone (Church Without Walls) with her
husband Tokunbo Johnson. In addition to this, she is the Convener, The Secret
Black Book Of Wealth (TSBBW) seminars, as well as the ‘Couples Breakfast’, an
outreach that seeks to build formidable homes and families.
34. Gabriel
Olutola: Gabriel Oladele Olutola is a Nigerian-born author, pastor and motivational
speaker. He is the President of The Apostolic Church Nigeria and Chairman,
Lagos, Western and Northern Areas (LAWNA) after he was inducted simultaneously
into both posts in 2011 and 2009 respectively.
35. George
Adegboye: George Adegboye was a Lecturer at the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin
before he went into full time ministry. He is the founder of Rhema Chapel
International Church.
36. Gloria
Bamiloye: Gloria Olusola Bamiloye is a Nigerian actress, producer and director.
She is a co-founder of Mount Zion Drama Ministry which she heads with her
husband, Mike Bamiloye. She is also an author, publishing a book titled “The
Anxiety of Single Sisters” in 2002.
37. Glowreeyah:
Gloria Braimah is a lead vocalist in the Lagos Metropolitan Gospel choir of the
House on the Rock church. A prominent gospel musician, she also has a keen
interest in advocacy and founded an NGO/Foundation which will seek to work with
other relevant stakeholders to promote Personal Social Responsibility in young
people.
38. Godman
Akinlabi: Godman Akinlabi is the lead pastor of The Elevation Church (TEC)
Lagos which he founded on the 10th of October 2010. He also works as a public
speaker, trainer and consultant, with a particular focus on the role of the
church in the development of the African continent.
39. Helen
Ukpabio: Helen Ukpabio is the founder and head of African Evangelical franchise
Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries based in Calabar, Cross River State,
Nigeria.In 1992, Ukpabio founded Liberty Foundation Gospel Ministries with the
aim of spreading her interpretations of the Bible to the people of West Africa.
40. Idowu
Iluyomade: Pastor Idowu Iluyomade is the provincial pastor of Lagos Province 4,
and a practicing lawyer who presently combines his legal practice with his
ministerial responsibilities as the Pastor-in-Charge of The Redeemed Christian
Church of God (City of David) and the Regional Pastor, Region 20. He also
serves as the head of the Apapa Family, proprietors of Excel Charity
Foundation, a social intervention vehicle with a focus on transforming lives,
restoring dignity and reforming society.
41. Ibukun
Awosika: Ibukun is a co-founder and past chairperson of Women in Business,
Management, and Public Service (WIMBIZ). An ordained Pastor and founder of the
Christian Missionary Fund; Ibukun, through this faith-based organization works
with hundreds of missionaries spread across Nigeria to change lives through
provision of medical, educational, and other supplies.
42. Ituah
Ighodalo: Ituah Ighodalo serves as the Pastor In Charge of the Trinity House, a
non-denominational, free flow Christian worship centre, He is the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of the
TIMELESS Media Group and sits on the board of several charitable organizations
and NGOs including the Courage Education Foundation, Eden’s fields Health
Initiative, Food Bank Initiatives, The Ituah Ighodalo Foundation and several
others.
43. Jahdiel:
Grace Jahdiel Okoduwa is a contemporary Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter.
She professionally began her music career in 2006, releasing her debut album
Heritage in 2008. She is one of several gospel artist under the LoveWorld Music
Ministry of Christ Embassy.
44. Jeremiah
Omoto Fufeyin: Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin is the founder and head Prophet of Christ
Mercyland Deliverance Ministry (CMDM), Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. He founded
the church on 3 April 2010.
45. John
Onaiyekan: John Olorunfemi Onaiyekan is a Nigerian prelate of the Roman
Catholic Church. He has been Archbishop of Abuja since 1994 and was made a Cardinal
in 2012. He has served as President of the Christian Association of Nigeria,
President of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria and Bishop of Ilorin.
46. Johnson
Suleman: Apostle Johnson Suleman is the President and General Overseer of Omega
Fire Ministries International, a church which he established in 2004. Prior to this, he worked as an Assistant
Pastor in the Armor of God Church in Lagos.
47. Joseph
Obutu: Joseph Obutu is a renowned gynaecologist and the General Evangelist of
Motailatu Church Cherubim and Seraphim Worldwide (MCCSW).
48. Julius
Agwu: A popular comedian and entertainment professional, Julius Agwu found his
life changed after a protracted illness which culminated in a surgical
operation on his brain. Filled with a renewed lease on life, Agwu turned his
sights towards sharing the gospel through the field of entertainment.
49. Jumoke
Adenowo: Olajumoke Olufunmilola Adenowo is an award-winning Nigerian architect,
entrepreneur, and philanthropist, as well as a speaker, radio host, and author.
An outspoken Christian, she hosts a syndicated radio show on leadership titled
“Voice of Change”.
50. Kingsley
Okonkwo: Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo says he is “on a mission to school and train
people through the word of faith into a life of 100% victory 100% of the time”.
He is the leader of the David Christian Center.
51. Kola
Oyeneyin: Founder and Chief Executive Office of the Venia Group, Oyeneyin is
also the Convener of Generational Voices, a multi-party platform for young
Nigerians interested in political engagement.
52. Lala
Akindoju: Kemi Lala Akindoju is an award winning actor and producer. Known for
her work across stage, television and movies, ‘Lala’ is also a very vocal
christian, known for engaging and leading discourse among Christian youth in
Nigeria.
53. Lanre
Olusola: Lanre Olusola is Nigeria’s Foremost Peak Performance Catalyst, Life
Coach and Psychotherapist. Popularly known as ”The Catalyst” he heads
Impression Management Consulting, and the Olusola Lanre Coaching Academy,
focused on helping people be the best they can be.
54. Lara
George: Lara George is a Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter. She began her
music career at the University of Lagos, where she joined the campus fellowship
choir. She was a member of the disbanded musical group Kush, along with TY
Bello, Dapo Torimiro and Emem Ema.
55. Laurie
Idahosa: Laurie is a reverend at the Church of God Mission and is also the
Senior Pastor of Church Unusual in Benin City. She also works as an
administrator in Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, serving as the Director
of Campus Life. Along with her husband, she serves as Proprietor of Nathan
American Academy and Big Ben Children’s Hospital.
56. Lazarus
Muoka: Lazarus Muoka is a Nigerian pastor, minister and author. He is the founder
and General Overseer of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Movement.
57. Leke
Alder: Leke Alder is the Founder & Principal of Alder Consulting, Nigeria’s
leading creative intelligence firm with offices in Lagos and London. He is also
the creator of Jack&Jill, a relationship community focused on young people,
and Illuminare, a platform designed to stimulate intelligent conversations
around faith.
58. Mairo Ese:
Mairo Ese is a Nigerian gospel musician known for an eclectic blend of R&B
and Soul. Beyond his work as a solo artist, Mairo has served in various
capacities in different churches. He started out as a chorister, after which he
progressed to worship leader and music director in different parishes of the
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), House on the Rock (Jos) and also in
different expressions of The House of Freedom. He is currently the Music
Director of This Present House.
59. Matthew
Ashimolowo: Matthew Ashimolowo is the senior pastor of the Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC)
in London. A firm believer in the potential of the media as a tool for
expression of faith, Ashimolowo runs a media company, Matthew Ashimolowo media,
which oversees publication of Christian and inspirational literature, as well
as the creation and broadcasting of his ‘Winning Ways’ radio and television
programmes.
60. MC Abbey:
Biodun Olapade, popularly known as MC Abbey, is a performing artist who spreads
the message of his faith through his comedy acts.
61. Mike
Abdul: Mike Abdul is an accomplished gospel singer, songwriter and music
producer. His works with Midnight Crew and other gospel music greats have seen
him to many nations, enjoying several enviable platforms, media presence,
awards and recognition across borders.
62. Mike
Bamiloye: Mike Bamiloye is popularly known for his work in film production.
Through his Mount Zion Drama Ministry, Bamiloye deploys the use of
entertainment to further widen the reach of his message.
63. Mike
Okonkwo: As Presiding Bishop, Mike Okonkwo heads TREM – The Redeemed Evangelical
Mission, a church he’s overseen for over 30 years, with about 180 branches in
Nigeria and in 10 other countries around the world.
64. Mildred
Kingsley-Okonkwo: Mildred Kingsley-Okonkwo is a pastor at the David Christian
Center, which she heads along with her husband Kingsley.
65. Monique
Temitope: Temitope Monique Lawal took to music when she was just 9 as a
vocalist with her church choir. Today she has an accomplished music career,
having led various choirs like The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) Life
Gate Assembly. She currently serves as the music director of RCCG in his
presence.
66. Nathaniel
Bassey: A graduate of Politics and International Relations at the University of
London, Nathaniel Bassey is an influential gospel musician who also serves as
the director of music at the RCCG; The King’s Court. He led the first Jazz
Orchestra in the country called “The Steve Rhodes Orchestra”. Before breaking
through the music scene, he was a band leader and trumpet player.
67. Nike
Adeyemi: Wife of Pastor Sam Adeyemi, Nike Adeyemi is an important voice in her
own right. An author, seminar facilitator and television host (‘Real Woman with
Nike’), she runs the Real Women Foundation, a motivational and healing ministry
for women, which includes an orphanage and a rehab center. She also co-founded
the Daystar Christian Center with her husband.
68. Nikki
Laoye: Nikki Laoye is a Nigerian singer and songwriter, known widely for her
gospel and gospel-inspired music.
69. Nosa: Nosa
Omoregie is a Nigerian recording artist, singer, songwriter and performer. His
debut studio album, Open Doors, was released on 14 March 2014 and supported by
the singles “Always Pray for You”, “Why You Love Me” and “Always on My Mind”.
70. Obiwon:
Obiora Nwokolobia-Agu is a singer, musician, songwriter, recording artiste,
music minister and evangelist.
71. Paul
Adefarasin: Paul Adefarasin founded the House on the Rock church, a ministry
with over 40 daughter churches in Europe and Africa. He also started the Rock
Foundation which collaborates with the church social and humanitarian services
like rehabilitation and empowerment for disenfranchised members of society.
72. Peter
Akinola: Peter Jasper Akinola is the former Anglican Primate of the Church of
Nigeria. He is also the former Bishop of Abuja (Nigeria’s capital) and
Archbishop of Province III, which covered the northern and central parts of the
country.
73. Poju
Oyemade: Senior Pastor of the Covenant Christian Center, Poju Oyemade is a
particularly influential voice among Christian youth in Nigeria, making sense
of an ever evolving society and navigating ways to reconcile that with their
faith. In addition to his Faith Seminars, Singles’ Summits and WAFBEC annual
conference, he’s widely known for his embrace of the media, with his ‘Insights
For Living’ and ‘The Quantum Leap’ television programmes which air several
times weekly, in and outside Nigeria.
74. Sam
Adeyemi: Founder of the Daystar Christian Center in Lagos, Sam Adeyemi is a
pastor and a motivational speaker with a special focus on positioning people
for success and leadership. The 50-year-old native of Kogi State is also the
founder of the Daystar Leadership Academy, and is an important voice among the
Christian youth in Nigeria.
75. Sammie Okposo:
Sammie Okposo is a motivational speaker, multi-instrumentalist, vocal coach,
music producer/director, entertainment consultant, and MD/ceo of zamar
entertainment and Sammie Okposo Hope Initiative.
76. Sarah
Omakwu: Pastor Saram Omakwu is the Senior Pastor of Family Worship Centre,
Abuja, as well as host of the radio program ‘Moving Forward with Pastor Sarah’/
She is also a prolific public speaker, ministering regularly locally and
internationally.
77. Siju
Iluyomade: Siju Iluyomade is the convener of the Arise Women’s Conference, an
annual event which regularly sees amongst its attendees, Ministers, First
Ladies and other powerful women, and has a vision toward “accelerating nation
building through the empowerment of women in the society”. In addition to being
a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, she is also a lawyer, and is
married to Pastor Idowu Olusola Iluyomade.
78. Sinach
Joseph: Sinach Joseph is one of Nigeria’s most prominent gospel singers today.
Also a prolific songwriter, she’s estimated to have written over 200 songs,
many of which are regular fixtures in Nigerian church services.
79. Solomon
Alao: Dr. Solomon Adegboyega Alao is the head of the Sacred Order of Cherubim
and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria.
80. Sunday
Mbang: Former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), His
Eminence, Dr. Sunday Mbang, is also the former Prelate of the Methodist Church,
Nigeria.
81. Supo
Ayokunle: Olasupo Ayokunle is a pastor, teacher and sociologist. He was a
Pastor at the Estate Baptist Church, Oyo State between 1992 and 1995. He later
moved on to become a Pastor at the Jubilee Life Baptist Church, Ibadan, during
which time he became President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention in 2011, a
position he still holds.
82. Taiwo Odukoya:
Senior Pastor of the fountain of life church, Taiwo Odukoya is also a public
speaker and an author. Spurred by a firm belief in the role of the church in
society, he is regularly involved in community outreach projects including a
hospital, an orphanage, a school for destitute children, a farm, a water
project which provides boreholes at strategic locations for people who have no
access to clean and potable water, and a skill acquisition and entrepreneurial
institute for the less privileged.
83. Tara
Fela-Durotoye: “There is a commission and an assignment that as christians we
have been sent on, and my business is part of that assignment” – A quote by
beauty entrepreneur, Tara Fela-Durotoye, encapsulating her approach to faith
and business. Tara sits atop a huge beauty empire in the form of the House of
Tara brand, and is a firm believer in the power of using business as a means by
which to express and share faith with the world.
84. TB Joshua:
Temitope Balogun Joshua is a Nigerian Pastor, televangelist and philanthropist.
He is the leader and founder of The Synagogue, Church of All Nations, as well
as the Emmanuel TV television station.
85. Tim
Godfrey: Tim Godfrey is a gospel singer, songwriter and music director. He also works as a voice instructor,
conference speaker, writer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, producer,
presenter, music and Art training consultant. He is the coordinator for the Tim
Godfrey and the Xtreme Crew gospel group.
86. Timi
Dakolo: Timi Dakolo isn’t exactly known for singing about the gospel. However,
as a public figure never hesitant to speak of his faith, Dakolo serves as a
reminder that singing Gospel music isn’t the only way for a musician to honour
their faith.
87. Tokunbo
Johnson: Tokunbo Beulah Johnson is a cross functioning Apostle who switches
roles as Church Apostle,New Media Consultant and Personal Vision Development
Engineer.A Graduate of The School of Developing Prophetic Gifts, he is founder
and leader of the Capstone (Church Without Walls) in Lagos and is considered
one of the cutting-edge prophetic voices in christian ministry in Nigeria.
88. Tony Rapu:
A medical doctor and a social entrepreneur, Pastor Tony Rapu is the senior
pastor of the House of Freedom, the umbrella under which This Present House and
The Waterbook sit. He also heads the Freedom Foundation, a non-profit working
towards social transformation and human security.
89. Tope
Alabi: One of Nigeria’s most noteworthy and respected artists, Tope Alabi sits
in the upper echelons of Nigeria’s gospel music industry. Popularly known as
‘ore ti o common,’ she is the brain behind countless Yoruba movie soundtracks.
90. Tunde
Bakare: Besides being a popular pastor and evangelist with the Latter Rain
Assembly, Tunde Bakare is also a prominent figure in the Nigerian political
landscape. An early adopter of media as a tool for ministry, he became quite
prominent for his televangelism through his “Moment of Truth” programme.
91. Tunde
Lemo: Tunde Lemo served as Deputy Governor of the CBN between the years of 2004
and 2014, but in addition to his accomplished career in Finance, also serves as
a minister in the Foursquare Church, as well as a freelance Pastor.
92. TY Bello:
An acclaimed singer and songwriter, TY Bello is one of Nigeria’s foremost
gospel musicians, every new release from her an event of its own. An
accomplished photographer as well, all of TY’s work is laced with her strong
feelings about her Christian faith.
93. Victor
Adeyemi: Reverend Victor Adeyemi is the founder and senior pastor of Global
Harvest Churches with branches in Nigeria and abroad.
94. Wale
Adefarasin: Pastor Wale Adefarasin is the General Overseer of Guiding Light
Assembly, a ministry that was established on March 1985.
95. Wale
Adenuga: Pastor Wale Adenuga is a singer, song writer, social entrepreneur,
public speaker and pastor-in-charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God
(RCCG), Jubilee Christian Centre, Lagos. With over two decades’ experience of
ministering the gospel through music, he is the convener of the annual ‘Worship
for Change’ concerts.
96. Wale Oke:
Bishop Wale Oke is the founder and presiding Bishop of The Sword of the Spirit
Ministries, also known as Christ Life Church with a 15,000-member headquarters
in Ibadan. An author and an evangelist, he is the founder and visioner of
Dorcas Oke Hope Alive Initiative.
97. WF Kumuyi:
In addition to his prolific work as an author, William Folorunso Kumuyi is the
founder and General Superintendent of the Deeper Life Bible Church, Nigeria.
98. Wole
Soetan: Wole Soetan is part of the leadership of the popular Commonwealth of
Zion Assembly church in Nigeria. As the resident Pastor of the Ilorin (Kwara)
branch of the church, he is reputed for his ability to recall a “scripture for
any possible situation”.
99. Yemi
Osinbajo: It’s easy to forget that, before he became one of Nigeria’s most
important political figures, Oluyemi Osinbajo was one of Nigeria’s most
important religious figures. Pastor in charge of the Lagos Province 48 (Olive
Tree provincial headquarter) of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Ikoyi.
100. Yemisi
Ashimolowo: Pastor Yemisi Ashimolowo is the Resident Pastor of KICC
(Headquarter Church) and the head of KICC’s Winning Women ministry.
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