Nigerian rapper Tochukwu Gbubemi Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has defended the practice of giving generously to the church, arguing that religious institutions also require substantial financial support.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, the hip-hop star said that if he had ₦1 billion to give, he would gladly contribute it to the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
“If I had a billion to contribute to the RCCG, I would do it and even more. It is not by force to serve the Lord; they did not say that if you do not drop ₦1bn, you will not enter heaven. As for me and my household, we will continue to support the work of Christ shamelessly. No matter what you people throw at us. You are just fulfilling the scriptures. God bless you,” he wrote.
Odumodublvck argued that not all church members are financially buoyant and that churches require funds to function effectively.
“We have made it a norm to desecrate the idea of supporting the church. Shey na Holy Spirit dey fuel the gen? Na Holy Spirit go pay for logistics for evangelism? The church needs money, much more money than the average business. Do you have an idea of the number of people your priest or local pastor supports? After church, you and your family just go to Mr. Biggs and have a nice weekend. You should be thankful you are not amongst those who have to wait behind to get small handouts from the pastor,” he stated.
