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Legendary Nigerian juju musician Sir Shina Peters has responded to comments credited to Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), following a sermon in which the cleric reportedly compared the singer’s financial decisions with those of Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The remarks were made during a sermon on wealth, timing, and delayed gratification, delivered by Ashimolowo at a recent service held at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA). In the viral clip, the preacher allegedly cited an illustration involving two Nigerians who had ₦20 million in 1990—claiming that while one invested the money in building a house, the other used it to establish a bank, mentioning Sir Shina Peters and Jim Ovia respectively.

Reacting to the clip via his Instagram Story on Wednesday, Sir Shina Peters dismissed the claims attributed to Pastor Ashimolowo, describing them as false, misleading, and derogatory.

The music icon expressed appreciation to Daddy Showkey for bringing the video to his attention but made it clear that he would not pursue legal action over the matter.

Sir Shina Peters, who is now also a Christian pastor, explained that his decision not to escalate the issue was guided by his faith and commitment to the unity of the body of Christ.

He further stated that God has remained faithful to him throughout his career and life, adding that he holds no bitterness or resentment towards Pastor Ashimolowo. According to him, the most important thing is how individuals use their blessings to positively influence others, rather than making public comparisons that could be misunderstood.

The development has since generated conversations online, with Nigerians expressing varied opinions on the sermon, wealth narratives, and the public comparison of prominent figures.

phosky:
https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/01/22/sir-shina-peters-reacts-pastor-ashimolowo-wealth-sermon/

yinkus6750:
No need comparing individuals.
Everyone has a priority needs , and most important thing is fulfillment in whatever you do . SSP is a musician and not a business man. Jim had his mind on business and worked towards actualizing it.
Both are fulfilled and successful in their different endeavors. Pastors and motivational speakers should take caution in what they analyze.

chicfarmer:
Shina Peters did not have 20m in 1990.

balaclava:
Omo..

If you believe some of this pastors, you are on your own

Business men trying every means to validate their message.

They lie and fabricate things to make their sermon believable.

BTW there still exist genuine ones, but Omo since e hard to find, me dey go to God on my own.

You can say anything but i go check my Bible, you can pray and declare but I go pray by myself.

I dey on guard.

datola:
Who told pastor Ashimolowo that if Shina had invested the N20million in business like Jim did he would have made it like like Jim Ovia

yinkus6750:
No need comparing individuals.
Everyone has a priority needs , and most important thing is fulfillment in whatever you do . SSP is a musician and not a business man. Jim had his mind on business and worked towards actualizing it.
Both are fulfilled and successful in their different endeavors. Pastors and motivational speakers should take caution in what they analyze.

overall90:
But this story has been on for a long time and he never debunked it.
All I know is that he built one magnificent edifice then, I think the story is that he saw the prototype in US and decided the duplicate it and I am sure he is the one that bragged to the tabloids that his house cost 20m.