But Fela did not reckon with the flashy wives of most Nigerian pastors when he sang that song, perhaps because the phenomenon became pronounced after Fela died in 1997.
A review by P.M.NEWS suggests that these pastors look first, for beauty and brawn before several other considerations of their dream partners. And according to Chris Nwachukwu, a businessman resident in Benin, the Edo state capital, southsouth Nigeria, it shows that apart from having deep faith in God, the pastors also have a very good taste. And that is why most of them go for very beautiful wives.
“Who does not like a good thing? Besides, their wives help them in their ministries and since they know that they have good looking wives as partners, it makes them focus on their calling rather than continue hunting for other women,” he said.
Flashy nigerian pastors’ wives
With such beauty and in most cases brawn, pastors’ wives, often referred to as “mummy” by church members, have become celebrities. Here are the profiles of some the wave-making pastors’ wives:
HELEN ORITSEJAFOR: She is the delectable wife of the President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and General Overseer of the Word of Life Bible Church, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor. She is also the President-General of the Daughters of Sarah Fellowship and Chief Host of “Family tips” on the Daughters of Sarah Kitchen Corner TV programme and “Mama Helen and You”, a regular talk show on ABN Africa.
While supporting her husband in the propagation of the message of the Christian faith, this woman, known for her gorgeous dressing and lifestyle, also runs the Eagle Flight Micro Finance Bank in Warri, Delta state. The mother of three, who got married to the CAN President after the death of his first wife, Stella, once told an interviewer that she could take the bullet for her husband.
Anita Oyakhilome
Anita, an author of Christian books, also co-publishes Rhapsody of Realities with her husband. A website described her as dealing only in very expensive fashion materials that add to her attractiveness just like her flamboyant husband.
Nike Adeyemi
The soft-spoken graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife where she studied Architecture is in her mid-40s and co-heads the church that boasts of thousands of youths currently. Currently, she oversees some specialised programmes centred on women and their challenges in life. Born to the family of Professor Gabriel and Princess Aderonke Ogunmola in Ibadan, Oyo state, Pastor Nike is the founder of the Real Woman Foundation
EVELYN JOSHUA: She is very appealing, yet would hardly portray herself as the wife of one of the most respected prophets in Nigeria and head of the Synagogue Church of All Nations, Prophet TB Joshua. Like her husband, she is very humble, easy-going, ever-smiling but would never be seen to exude that power which many thinks she has.
However, church members say this woman, who is not a publicity freak, remains a fantastic counsellor who would always show her love for the prophet at every given opportunity.
Though her husband is considered one of the richest clerics in Africa, her mature dress sense portrays a woman who is never bothered about the expensive things of life. This may be a major reason she prefers to remain in the shadows supporting her husband whom she says she is lucky to get married to.
Blessing Agboli
However, Mama Blessing’s love for jewelry and other such flashy fashion items cannot be rivalled. It is believed that in Nigeria, she is one of the best dressed pastors’ wives.
Ifeyinwa Adefarasin
IBIDUN IGHODALO:
The coming together of Ibidun, a celebrity and one-time winner of the
Miss Lux contest, and Pastor Itua Ighodalo actually got the man sacked
as a pastor in the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Christ’s Church
Parish, Gbagada, Lagos. Unperturbed, Pastor Ighodalo, a chartered
accountant, went ahead and married this adorable woman and owner of
Elizabeth R, an event planning outfit which has top Nigerians as its
clients.
Ibidun also has eyes for fashion and could never be found wanting in that regard.
Ibidun Ighodalo
Funke Felix Adejumo
FUNKE FELIX ADEJUMO:
A mother of three, Funke Adejumo is the wife of Bishop Felix Adejumo of
the Agape Christian Ministries. She also assists her husband as a
pastor in the church focusing more on the female gender. She is the
owner of the Grace Orphanage and Children’s Hospital which she
established with three children in 2003. Presently, the orphanage has 22
children and 11 full-time staff. She also handles other programmes of
the church including the Widow’s Grace Ministry, Grace Old People’s
Home, and the Ladies’ School of Finishing Touches. Always moderately
dressed, her beauty radiates.
BUKOLA OLADIYUN:
This pretty but simple wife of the founder of Christ Living Spring
Apostolic Church, Pastor Wole Oladiyun, is also the proprietress of
J-Nissi Children School, Ogba and Director of Family Life in the church.
This mother of four is also rarely a public figure but is believed to
be a major force behind her husband’s success. She is always simply
dressed preferring moderate but classy clothes.
Bukola Oladiyun
The former United Kigdom-based music director has continued to maintain a low profile since getting married to the popular pastor. However, the slim woman does not joke with her hair. According to those who know her, she would do anything to keep the long hair radiant.
Nkoyo Rapu
The mother of three focuses on issues concerning women and children as a member, Board of Trustees of Freedom Foundation which her husband heads as the chairman.
Dr. Love Sam Amanga
Since 1980, she has managed children evangelism and established Children Bible Club.
With her husband, Dr. Sam Amanga, she has managed the Foundation Faith Church Worldwide and has been involved in various foreign missions and in the establishment of churches worldwide.
—Eromosele Ebhomele
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