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An artist, Alphonsus Ezekiel Ololade, has gone viral after skillfully drawing Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church, also known as Winners’ Chapel, live on stage during the AYAC 2025 event.

Many people have been commending the young man’s talent. But that’s not all—something remarkable happened afterward. When the artist finished, he presented the drawing to Bishop David Oyedepo, who not only signed it but also prayed for him.

Overwhelmed with excitement, the artist later approached Bishop David Oyedepo Jr., hoping he would also sign the artwork. However, Oyedepo Jr. simply made a hand gesture, signaling the artist to hold on for later.

This gesture by Oyedepo Jr. has stirred conversations online, with many people praising the wisdom and composure he displayed in that moment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsUgj0mvMSo?si=ypUD2u1YJepq1vNc

Lol.......

How they worship men who claimed God told them things.

The other one keeps selling heavenly properties on earth...would probably rent out heaven one day to the highest bidder.

I don't discourage the showcasing of one's God-given talent to the public however to what purpose in a supposed place of worship?

It just doesn't look right to me.

Except it wasn't a worship or prayer service.

Rebuke:
Please, what's not right with this o. This happened during the annual youth alive convention and there were lots of performances during the program.

Bros, only if yhu knew how much relevance this guy has gained and the value added to his talent by this simple act.......

Over 100 countries represented and Hundred of thousands watching, globally. Tell me, how else can the church promote our talent than this?

Sadly y'all seem to miss the point that the purpose of gathering in church isn't to showcase man but God. Therefore it's not about how much relevance or how many people from how many countries were gathered, but the purpose they were gathered.

If so many youths were gathered and following the program, it even makes the error worse, because it wasn't exemplary to encourage such a thing in the church, especially in a day and age when many in the church, including the youths, have become as distracted from God than ever and focused on themselves and men.

When the centurion came and ignorantly bowed down to Peter, even though it wasn't in a church building, Peter still made him realize the error in that even though he could have just ignored him, so that's what's expected from a good church leader because even the youths can make mistakes, but it's up to their leaders to correct them and give them the right and Christlike example to follow.

A church youth focused on drawing Oyedepo instead of God while Church service was going on, and you're still asking what's wrong with that? Today's church has really lost it! SMH!

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jesusjnr2020:
I don't discourage the showcasing of one's talent to the public however to what purpose in a supposed place of worship?

It just doesn't look right to me.

Except it wasn't a worship or prayer service.

Please, what's not right with this o. This happened during the annual youth alive convention and there were lots of performances during the program.

Bros, only if yhu knew how much relevance this guy has gained and the value added to his talent by this simple act.......

Over 100 countries represented and Hundred of thousands watching, globally. Tell me, how else can the church promote our talent than this?

I’m honestly shocked that no one still knows what Jesus truly looked like. People can’t seem to distinguish between God and man—it’s pathetic. They’re not even talking about Jesus anymore; instead, they’re focused on David Oyedepo and his images, even though he himself hasn’t seen Jesus. What a life

Rebuke:
Please, what's not right with this o. This happened during the annual youth alive convention and there were lots of performances during the program.

Bros, only if yhu knew how much relevance this guy has gained and the value added to his talent by this simple act.......

Over 100 countries represented and Hundred of thousands watching, globally. Tell me, how else can the church promote our talent than this?

What he typed was pretty straightforward and clear.

The camera man no try at all. They no allow us see the content wella 😞

jesusjnr2020:
I don't discourage the showcasing of one's talent to the public however to what purpose in a supposed place of worship?

It just doesn't look right to me.

Except it wasn't a worship or prayer service.

AYAC is a youth convention a platform for youths to learn, unlearn,relearn and be groomed for positive relevance for transgenerational impact.

JASONjnr:
Lol.......

How they worship men who claimed God told them things.

The other one keeps selling heavenly properties on earth...would probably rent out heaven one day to the highest bidder.

That guys talent was promoted live at a YOUTH programme. And the guy has since gain traction

Good one brother. Your prayer shall be answered as u have drawn daddy GO

That's a beautiful drawing! It's great to see young talent being recognized and encouraged.

JASONjnr:
Lol.......

How they worship men who claimed God told them things.

The other one keeps selling heavenly properties on earth...would probably rent out heaven one day to the highest bidder.

Mind your own business, bro.
Are Winner's members complaining to you?

appleous:
Look at Oyedepo Jnr's hairline, it appears he is either wearing a topee (fake wig gummed on his head like them rudeboy, Charles Okocha et.al ) or the man has gone to Turkey for a hair transplant.

I wonder where his brother, who broke out of the ministry to start his own, is.

"Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" (Philippians 2:12)

How's your comment relevant to this conversation?

Good he has now got the publicity he needs, let's hope the money will start rolling in now

JASONjnr:
Lol.......

How they worship men who claimed God told them things.

The other one keeps selling heavenly properties on earth...would probably rent out heaven one day to the highest bidder.

U a no dey tire leave Daddy alone and face ur life bro

I don’t understand Nairaland anymore. Their reports are always late these days. Gone are the times when Nairaland was the go-to platform for news and updates, even before blogs or newspapers picked it up. This particular incident happened as far back as Thursday or Friday, yet it only made the front page on Monday. Na wa o!

Wawuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuyuuuu

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Worshipping a man just like yourself. SHIOOOOOOOOOR.

A yes daddy con man

I will never understand why the person who says he is preaching to me so I can go to heaven, has policemen with guns guarding him so he can remain here on earth

appleous:
Look at Oyedepo Jnr's hairline, it appears he is either wearing a topee (fake wig gummed on his head like them rudeboy, Charles Okocha et.al ) or the man has gone to Turkey for a hair transplant.

I wonder where his brother, who broke out of the ministry to start his own, is.

"Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling" (Philippians 2:12)

You dont need to wonder about someone else's destiny. Worry about yours first.

Person wey dem dey look no dey look person.

The person you are wondering about is busy fulfilling his purpose.
Travelling around the world with the message of the kingdom.

Pastor Isaac is a fire brand pastor doing the evangelistic ministry.

Now that you know, are you happy ?

Rebuke:
Please, what's not right with this o. This happened during the annual youth alive convention and there were lots of performances during the program.

Bros, only if yhu knew how much relevance this guy has gained and the value added to his talent by this simple act.......

Over 100 countries represented and Hundred of thousands watching, globally. Tell me, how else can the church promote our talent than this?

Is that what Church is for? Can you give me any example of such in the scriptures? This is the defining trait that has put Nigeria wher eit is: everything is somehow linked to self-promotion and money.

JASONjnr:
Lol.......

How they worship men who claimed God told them things.

The other one keeps selling heavenly properties on earth...would probably rent out heaven one day to the highest bidder.

Keep shut.
We live in a world where the good, the bad and the ugly exist together.
So if you have Evil Pastors , there are genuine Pastors too. Accusing a man you know nothing about is Fuulish_ne_ss.
By the way, are you so clean and perfect that you dont commit sin at all?

Yen yen, yen upandan threads.

Oyedepo is one of the genuine Pastors of this generation. And am I saying he's perfect? Absolutely No.
No one is.
Including You, the accuser of the brethren.

Oyedapo wey you better pass, just because he knows how to lie with a straight face.

Nigerians needs to reset their brain

YesDaddyTill203:
Worshipping a man just like yourself. SHIOOOOOOOOOR.

A yes daddy con man

How is this worshiping a man now? Smh, some of yhu are just irredeemable...typing without reasoning.

In Yoruba culture, sons kneel in honour or as a sign of respect to their elders.

Well, yhur opinion doesn't matter though: because all y'all do is criticise and nothing more.

JASONjnr:
Lol.......

How they worship men who claimed God told them things.

The other one keeps selling heavenly properties on earth...would probably rent out heaven one day to the highest bidder.

If You draw Tinubu, they will tag you APC a.ss licker
If you draw pastors then you are worshiping them

But if you draw Obi, you have become a patriot and lover of people.

This is why Obi will NEVER be president.

https://www.nairaland.com/7525998/peter-obi-portrait-being-drawn

https://www.nairaland.com/7337058/northern-artist-unveils-massive-painting

SmartyPants:
Is that what Church is for? Can you give me any example of such in the scriptures? This is the defining trait that has put Nigeria wher eit is: everything is somehow linked to self-promotion and money.

Smh, some of yhu really don't understand anything, only to condemn and condemn ...but let me just school you a little: Read - Exodus 31:1-3 (NIV):


Then the Lord said to Moses, ‘See, I have chosen Bezalel son of Uri, the son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge and with all kinds of skills— to make artistic designs for work in gold, silver and bronze.’