A Nigerian pastor has gone viral on social media for a rather unusual offering request that has left many stunned and sparking heated debates online.
In a now-trending TikTok video, the female pastor can be seen receiving loaves of bread, tins of sardines, and baskets of maize from church members during an offering session.
Some attendees also contributed cash, but the focus of the footage—and the online uproar—was clearly on the food items.
The video shows congregants, one after the other, handing over loaves of bread topped with sardines, while others poured maize into an offering bowl.
While the exact purpose behind this unconventional offering remains unclear, the scene has triggered a wave of reactions across social platforms.
Comments ranged from humorous takes to serious criticism of the church practice:
@Dangerous‼️⚠️⛔️: “Pastor go dey drink tea till December.”
@EMESWORD 〽️: “Poor people de really suffer oo.”
@Collins Emeka: “Since I stop going to church, my money has been increasing.”
@Nicki da barbie : “Some fit borrow money just to buy the bread.”
@princessadaugo: “So will they drop the bread at the altar or go home and eat it after blessing it? I’m just curious.”
@Markollins ID: “This will only make sense to those with spiritual eyes.”
@Sheriff: “Seven years no church. That’s how I’ll continue.”
@Priceless_Fashion_World: “After they drop bread at the altar, pastor go help God enjoy am.”
One particularly emotional comment came from a user named lily rose, who shared a similar experience involving her mother.
According to her, the pastor of their church once asked for fruit offerings, and after members brought their best produce, the fruits were distributed in a biased way—with wealthy members getting the most while others received leftovers.
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