We have over 1.8 million churches in Nigeria and more than thousands of pastors, from street to street you would see at least one church or more. One of the things Nigerians don’t joke with is religion and some men of God have made name, money, and fame out of it. Ignoring how powerful or their relationship with God (only God knows his own), this is strictly about the list of the top 10 most popular pastors in Nigeria, and their churches.
Johnson Suleman is a Nigerian evangelist and the senior pastor and general overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International. Apostle Suleiman from his name was formerly a Muslim before converting to Christian and leading a church in Nigeria. Hardly goes a day you won’t see pastor Suleiman in the news.
Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo is the senior pastor and founder of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA). The popular pastor well knows with his sense of dressing, swag and attractive look. Many call him the pastor of the youths and of the new age and many know Fatoyinbo for one reason or the other.
Paul Adefarasin is one of the most popular Nigerian pastors, he’s a Christian minister, evangelist and author. Paul is the leader of House on the rock church and also the host of the popular The Experience Lagos Music And Worship Concert where the like of Don Moen, Michael Smith, Nathaniel Bassey and other top gospel artiste feature. Paul is the brain behind The Experience!
Matthew Ashimolowo is the senior pastor of Kingsway International Christian Center (KICC). Ashimolowo is not just popular, but also one of the richest pastors in the world. Ashimolowo converted to Christianity from Islam at the age of 20 and has since then established himself to be one of the leading pastors in Nigeria and in the world as a whole.
Sam Adeyemi is a renowned motivational speaker. He is currently the general overseer of Daystar Gospel Church. Sam is also one of the most respected and popular pastors of our time.
Chris Oyakhilome is the founder and president of LoveWorld Incorporated popularly known as Christ Embassy, based in Lagos, Nigeria. He was also the first to pioneer a Christian-based television network from Africa to the rest of the world. He had over 1.2 million followers on Twitter over 1.9 million followers on Facebook, he’s also the author of the daily devotional “Rhapsody of Realities“.
Prophet T.B Joshua is the General Overseer of The Synagogue, Church Of All Nation (SCOAN). If you are searching for a prophet in Nigeria, here is the most controversial pastor that work extraordinary miracles. He’s not just a prophet, he’s also an ambassador to many nations of the world. Although he is late but his legacy still lives on.
Pastor Willam Folorunso Kumuyi is the founder of Deeper Life Bible Church. He’s is a popular man of God who preaches the gospel of Jesus Christ with great enthusiasm. Kumuyi was a Lecturer at UNILAG before becoming a pastor. Although his wife is late, many testify to the holy lifestyle he lives.
Oyedepo is the founder of and General Overseer of Living Faith Church Worldwide and one of most popular Preachers in the country today. David Popularity has spread throughout Africa and has touched so many lives worldwide due to the way he preaches. Although most preachers criticize him due to the prosperity gospel he preaches. Oyedepo spiritual life was never in question as he was ordained by God through Pastor E.A Adeboye.
Adeboye is the General Overseer of Redeem Christian Church of God, (RCCG), which is one of the biggest churches in Nigeria Today. Pastor E. A Adeboye is said to rank as one of the most powerful pastors in Africa because of his influence in Christianity. The Osun State man is also a powerful preacher of the gospel.