A downpour drenched me as I navigated the muddy streets of Ogba, Lagos, to the imposing edifice of Daystar Christian Centre in Oregun. Despite the downpour, the church was a beacon of light, drawing in worshippers eager to witness the Sunday Thanksgiving service, my first ever in the church in years. As I entered the auditorium, the frustration from getting drenched was replaced by the warm hum of conversation and the harmonious notes of the choir, creating a sense of anticipation and reflection.
My first service at the church was prompted by the recent social media buzz surrounding the relocation of its founder and senior pastor, Sam Adeyemi. The social media frenzy after the church’s founder and senior pastor, Sam Adeyemi, revealed he had relocated to the US piqued my curiosity, and I attended my first service there. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Adeyemi revealed the rationale behind his relocation during an interview with Channels TV’s Seun Okinbaloye’s ‘Mic on’ podcast.
Upon entering the church, I felt warmly welcomed by the ushers’ heart-melting smiles and kind gestures. Arriving just in time for the second service, a beautifully dressed female usher with a smile guided me to a seat on the right side of the auditorium. PREMIUM TIMES delivers fact-based journalism for Nigerians, by Nigerians — and our community of supporters, the readers who donate, make our work possible.
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