Pastor Chris Oyakhilome sparked massive conversations online after marking his 62nd birthday with a lavish, royalty-themed celebration that left many Nigerians talking.

The founder of LoveWorld International (Christ Embassy) celebrated his birthday on December 8, and videos from the event quickly went viral. In the clips, Pastor Chris made a grand entrance wearing a crown and a regal robe while arriving in a chariot, drawing loud cheers from attendees.

More footage showed guests welcoming him with excitement as he stepped into the venue.

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Read some reactions below:

@TheSleemKing: “Them don dey call am king, na small small. Next few birthdays na god them go call am.”

@Abills: “This is not the same Pastor Chris I fell in love with on TV back then. So many things to say… hmmm. One thing I always wondered about was why African men would style their hair like white men. You want to be a different race so bad—it comes off pitiable.”

@DralliSamuel: “This is idol worshipping. No man representing Christ should be treated this way. Most Christians don’t know the difference between honour and idolatry.”

@fadegun: “Pastor Chris is now king???? What exactly is happening in the Christian world? God, please come fast!!!”

@Edenlife9: “If we’re going with what Christ made us, everyone should’ve worn royal regalia and crowns too. That would’ve depicted the biblical symbolism better. No need for bodyguards, angels or royal servants.”

@tunmishe_: “Omo! LMAOO WHAT IS ALL THIS?”

@VictorIphie: “Calling a pastor ‘king’ may sound harmless, but it shows how easily respect can slip into idol worship. Appreciation is fine—worship is the problem.”