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The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Ishilove: 12:58pm On May 16, 2015 |
I was very young when this man died, but i do faintly recall he was very flamboyant and controversial. I have always found him fascinating, so i went digging and came up with bits and pieces of information about his shocking religious movement. In the beginning, there lived a man whose real names were Olufunmilayo Immanuel Odumosu, but he fondly called himself “Jesu Oyingbo”. He was highly revered, adored and venerated by his disciples and followers, who believed that he loomed larger than life. He taught his adherents that he was the real Jesus Christ and his presence on earth was his second coming. When 'Jesu' died in 1988, as it is with a lot of polygamous families with no will written by the patriarch before he passed, his wives, children and members engaged in a legal brawl over the man's wealth and property. During the course of the dispute, a lot of shocking and disgusting things which had taken place in secret was revealed. As the matter became prolonged in court, a lot of revelations were made through the testimonies of the plaintiffs, the defendants and their witnesses. These involved testimonies such as sexual perversion and large-scale incest that allegedly took place in the commune.http://nigeria.gounna.com/show/show/70032/1 I wonder how Lagos fared in the 'rescue mission' of those under the so-called hypnosis... Anyway, this article below, written by the New York Times ten years after his death, gives an insight into the lives of some of his children and their relationship with one another. The only ones left are 30 of his children, who wander through the remains, forlornly clutching pamphlets of their dead father's speeches.http://www.nytimes.com/1998/12/08/world/lagos-journal-after-carnival-of-second-coming-an-apocalypse.html [img]http://cache4.asset-cache.net/gc/661422-members-of-the-jesus-of-oyingbo-cult-clean-off-gettyimages.jpg?v=1&c=IWSAsset&k=2&d=RB0GINVKNSrglg3koBnvLYR7yjFenkaxz5NDyJxZCuqQBESjW5iqehOMmhNssCRU.jpg[/img] I wonder how people get brainwashed. The mind boggles. Sadly, we have several 'Jesu Oyingbo' in different guises and different manifestations. One thing they have in common is charisma and charm. You will need the aforementioned to charm women into abandoning their families, careers, lives and coming to live with you. A case in point being the late Ann, who was one of the many intimacy gadgets of that notorious bearded felon on death row in Kirikiri, Reverend King. Unfortunately, she woke up too late, because her lover doused her liberally with petrol and lighted up her universe. Her deathbed testimony was very instrumental to indictment and locking up of this man called Rev King. Despite this, his followers still troop to Kirikiri to meet him for counseling and blessings. Jesu Oyingbo had 34 wives, and practiced a most peculiar form of syncretism, yet he had followers who did not blink when he took over their wives. To add to this sickening mix, there was large scale incest in the 'movement'. Now my, question is this: did men like Jesu Oyingbo and Reverend King use the age old hypnosis, aka Jazz, aka, African Technology to win their die hard followers, or was it charisma and charm? Lets discuss. 39 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by babfet(m): 12:59pm On May 16, 2015 |
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Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by DahtzFestjayz: 1:02pm On May 16, 2015 |
Jesu Oyingbo ko 1 Like |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Nobody: 1:47pm On May 16, 2015 |
Ishilove what's dis 1 Like |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by plaetton: 1:53pm On May 16, 2015 |
Lol. Ishilove is now more like ishi-rabble rouser. 5 Likes |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Ishilove: 2:34pm On May 16, 2015 |
plaetton:Ha ha, veeery funny |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Nobody: 2:53pm On May 16, 2015 |
Ishilove:it would be a very nice write up if you can let us see his picture. And have you heard of Jesus of ikot ekpene in akwa ibom state . A false jesus during the year 2003 who deceived many by his miracles and before he died he claimed he will wake up after 3 days but up till today his story is an ignominy because we are still awaiting his resurrection 3 Likes |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Ishilove: 2:55pm On May 16, 2015 |
ProphetUdeme:His picture is in the post. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by plaetton: 3:00pm On May 16, 2015 |
Ishilove:Na so I see am oo 1 Like |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by plaetton: 3:13pm On May 16, 2015 |
Ishilove: No jazz, no magic. The human mind is like clay. It is very very malleable. This goes to prove, and I have argued before, that there is no freewill. The mind is always always fully or partially encumbered by the very nature of it's evolution. We are hardly independent personalities viewing and judging reality from a distance. No. Rather,we are a network of neural interactions, mirroring , expressing and trying to validate individual selves through our environments. My point in all this is that the mind is porous and akways open to hacking and subtle manipulation, especially when you have the perfect combination of fear, superstition, ignorance and hopeless poverty. Believe it or not, about 90%or more of people want to be controlled or led. They want another person, a stronger mind, to define reality to them and break it down in small chewable bits, with plenty of sugar. . This is why Africa and other poverty laden societies provide the perfect inexhaustible resources for religious fraudsters and hustlers. 98 Likes 14 Shares |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by letsbet(m): 3:17pm On May 16, 2015 |
end time prophet |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Sanchez01: 3:30pm On May 16, 2015 |
Ishilove, I think the charm mentioned in your post and the charm coupled with charisma are simultaneously used by present "Jesu Oyingbos" around. Of course, Nigerians are gullible and are easily deceived. An average Nigerian woman revers her pastor/prophet more than her husband and some of them see pastors to be God or a god. Gullibility+Charisma+Grace+"Jazz" walk hand in hand. By the way, you did not mention the year of his death in your post. Could you please give the info? 8 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by adedam007(m): 3:34pm On May 16, 2015 |
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Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Nobody: 3:37pm On May 16, 2015 |
People like him generally have charm (I don't mean 'jazz') and charisma. Secondly, they understand that the majority of humans are deeply superstitious and they are able to exploit that human weakness. I don't think it has anything to do with magical powers... unless skeptics and cynics (such as myself) are somehow immune to their magic. 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Ishilove: 4:02pm On May 16, 2015 |
Sanchez01:I've modified it. 1988. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Pavore9: 4:57pm On May 16, 2015 |
Childhood memories......we used to buy bread from his bakery every Sunday on our way back from Church. Can't forget that Baba with pink lips who was always behind the counter...the smell of pastry was intoxicating! Can still remember the name of his bread was Goodluck As a child, his Estate was scary with all those sculptures and the place was always dead silent, one felt as if he being 'spiritually watched'. Loved visiting those caged Monkeys that was were the Protea Hotel Leadway, Maryland is presently located. Childhood memories indeed! Baba said he would resurrect we still dey wait! 10 Likes |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Nobody: 5:11pm On May 16, 2015 |
Religion and cunning fella |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Redoil: 5:37pm On May 16, 2015 |
Generally, life is harsh frustrating and difficultg. Scamming is part and parcel of human life, just promise anybody anything cotinue to say it keep it simple and make the banal promise big then watch as people will do anything you say. I have tried it on people esp greedy women and so called sharp guys 3 Likes |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by WIZGUY69(m): 6:11pm On May 16, 2015 |
it's obvious, the man really played on people's fantasies. r.i.p Jesu |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Ishilove: 6:32pm On May 16, 2015 |
Pavore9:@bolded. That's odd. One would think the place would be a beehive of activities |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Pavore9: 6:49pm On May 16, 2015 |
Ishilove: For where? They were always indoors! The section facing lkorodu Road was always busy because that was where the business enterprise was-bakery, barbing salon, block making etc but behind it which is lmmanuel Street was like ghost town with those sculptures in front of the buildings! lt was scary! 4 Likes |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by freecocoa(f): 6:53pm On May 16, 2015 |
I'm not surprised many people fell and still fall for their lies, in a place where superstition is the order of the day, what do you expect? One of the best things that can happen to a person is to ditch religion. 3 Likes |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by 1miccza: 7:36pm On May 16, 2015 |
Nice job Ishi i've listened to tales of this "jesu oyingbo" guy from my aged parents through the years infact i grew up with his stories ringing in my brain.. I would say looking at his evils and achievements one thing i know is a mere mortal wouldn't achieve such feats without some form of supernatural assistance which of course would be nothing but Jazz or witchcraft and the likes...Nice job here.. 4 Likes |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by InesQor(m): 3:24am On May 17, 2015 |
Nice one, Ishi baby. Growing up, I heard a lot about Jesu Oyingbo - there's even an old gospel song that mentions him, but I didn't have all this information. - These religious cults never end well. Examples abound. - I have noticed a common thread in similar stories involves convincing the women to believe in you. Once that is done, the men would follow the women, it seems. - I don't believe in jazz / hypnosis but I believe severe fear is a crippling experience. If you are able to isolate what someone truly fears, and you are a discerning and manipulative psychologist, they will be like putty in your hands because you can provide false hope in exchange as a solution for those fears. And, believe me, almost everyone has something they fear gravely. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by yorubaboiy: 4:07am On May 17, 2015 |
eleyi o kin shey oju lasan o |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by Khaytunechi: 5:49am On May 17, 2015 |
we just wanna believe in something - or someone.. and once our mind is made up,, its hard to be honest and admit that whatever we believe in is flawed.. Can't imagine myself actually believing and worshipping this man.. |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by HungerBAD: 7:07am On May 17, 2015 |
Ishilove. Na me you ban for 1 week? If really you be babe and not an E-babe, i pray you get pikin outside wedlock. Pavore9. For you to know about the bakery and bobo (the old caged chimp) means you really are a Maryland guy. You forgot to also mention Mogambo. As a young man that had his primary/secondary schooling close to this jesu oyingbo,we used to be warned against walking alone around that Emmanuel street, least we become slaves too. Personally I feel most of the things said and written about him were lies. But, that I realized as an adult. People fear what they don't understand I.E Denrele, T.B Joshua, Olumba, Patience Jonathan, Guru Maharaji. In those days there were not an abundant of PR Gurus to launder ones images, so the stories about this man and his very secretive sect/church grew a lot, even if the man or his church never bothered anyone. There was never a DNA test conducted to officially say the kids he had were inbreeding, but boy everybody that came out from the fenced walls of Emmanuel's compound looked like a carbon copy of one person. The education in me keeps asking, how can one man father so many kids? How many times did he make love? I mean this guy would have to be getting at least 5 to 10 women pregnant everyday in his adult life to have so much kids. Even this loud mouthed little boys on the romance section here, who think with what is in their boxers and brag about it childishly will not even be able to be sleeping with 2 or 3 women everyday, and that is why Jesu Oyingbo case is so confusing. The only part about his church I still find disturbing was why he kept everybody under key and lock. I remember the first day most came out the first time, they were looking all lost and admiring the Maryland express road, as if it was dubai. What eventually happened to those kids? But one thing is certain. What ever brand of religion he preached or practiced died with him. N:B Ishilove I Don dey follow you for Nairaland, Follow me back. 20 Likes |
Re: The Life And Times Of 'Jesu Oyingbo' (Jesus Of Oyingbo) by superior1: 9:16am On May 17, 2015 |
The spirit of falsehood is still around, there is one around Idimu area of Lagos currently. 3 Likes 3 Shares |
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