In a peculiar display of creativity and controversy, a Nigerian pastor was recently spotted dressing up like a masquerade while leading a street crusade, attracting widespread attention across social media platforms.
The video, which has been circulating widely on TikTok, shows the pastor fully clad in traditional masquerade attire that covered him from head to toe, leaving onlookers both amazed and perplexed by the unusual combination of indigenous cultural symbolism and Christian worship.
Accompanied by a band of backup singers and drummers, the pastor energetically led the congregation in singing praise and worship, his voice echoing through the streets and drawing a mix of admiration and bewilderment from passersby. The fusion of traditional masquerade elements with Christian worship practices left many questioning the motivation behind this unconventional choice of attire, as it appeared to blend pagan aesthetics with religious devotion, a combination that is not commonly seen in mainstream Nigerian Christianity.
While the exact reason for his choice of masquerade attire remains unknown, the video has sparked a lively debate online regarding the appropriateness and symbolism of merging cultural heritage with religious practice. Many viewers have argued that the pastor’s performance is a creative method of engaging the public, while others criticized it as a confusing and contradictory display that blurs the lines between cultural expression and religious worship.
Nigerians condemn and react to his attire
Several social media users expressed their disapproval, suggesting that the pastor may be confused or misguided in his approach to Christian worship. Others commented humorously on the surreal sight of a masquerade figure leading songs of praise, highlighting the stark contrast between the visual appearance and the spiritual act taking place.
Among the reactions, @Stephanie💕🌸🦄 wrote: “This is how confused I am in life 😫” while @Sélah🌟👁🌱🌙🔮 added: “😩Nah church him leave no be God 😂”.
@BEST MUA &HAIRSTYLIST IN ENUGU remarked: “And the werey get nice voice o😭😂”, pointing out that despite the unusual attire, the pastor’s singing ability was commendable.
@Chidimma 🇳🇬💅🌸 said: “Which kind generation I follow come life 😂💔”, and @Igumah 😈 commented: “If dem explain this country give you and you understand dem nor explain am well guyy😂😂😂😂 cause wetin be this😂😂😂😂”, emphasizing the perplexity of witnessing such a scene in modern Nigeria.
@Eniola added: “(🫧🎀💕🤎:God go too miss this our generation 😭😂😂”, while @DŸ•TÛÑĘŠ🥁 joked: “Hunger don touch the gods na ones e remember GOD ALMIGHTY 🤣😂”, showing how netizens mixed humor with criticism in their responses.
@Bįllìøñ Döllär Bæby👑✨ remarked: “Them send am to collect their glory with that dress code , in order to take their glory”, and @Eberechukwu🥹💕 wrote: “At this point I no wan understand this life again,the more I try to understand the more e be like say i dey craze small small 😭😂😂,make them no explain again 😫 I no wan understand 😭😂”, capturing the bafflement and amusement the performance generated.
Despite the mixed reactions, the video has gone viral, capturing the attention of audiences across Nigeria and beyond, showcasing a unique blend of culture and Christianity that has sparked both conversation and controversy online.
Watch the video below to see the full street crusade performance and the pastor in his full masquerade regalia …
@iamkadibaThis masquerade stopped me in the street — even the gods know God. 🎭🙏🏾 #fyp #viral #naija #nigeria #gospel
♬ original sound – KADIBA
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