Founder of Salvation Ministries, David Ibiyeomie, has recounted an incident involving American rapper 50 Cent and a planned concert in Port Harcourt, saying the event’s collapse coincided with a church crusade scheduled for the same day. The account, shared in a viral video, has drawn mixed reactions online.
The cleric narrated the experience while addressing his congregation, with clips from the sermon now circulating widely on social media.
Cleric Recalls Clash Between Concert and Crusade
According to Ibiyeomie, the rapper was billed to perform in Port Harcourt at the peak of his career on the same day his church had planned a crusade. He said the situation raised concerns about attendance among members.
He stated that he warned that if the concert held and believers attended, he would not proceed with the programme.
“If He Comes, Then God Did Not Call Me”
The pastor said he made a strong declaration at the time, linking the outcome of the concert to his calling. He suggested that the event would serve as a test of his ministry.
“I said if 50 Cent comes to perform, then God did not call me,” he said.
Concert Fails to Hold as Planned
Ibiyeomie claimed that the rapper encountered issues before reaching Port Harcourt and was unable to proceed with the performance. According to him, 50 Cent reportedly turned back after arriving in Lagos.
He added that individuals who had purchased tickets for the concert eventually attended the church programme instead.
Mixed Reactions Trail Viral Video
The story has sparked varied reactions online, with users debating whether the development was coincidental or reflective of faith-based beliefs. Some expressed agreement with the pastor’s interpretation, while others questioned the narrative.
Clips of the sermon continue to circulate across platforms, fueling ongoing discussions.
Pastor David Ibiyeomie narrates an alleged true-life story of how 50 Cent was supposed to come to Port Harcourt the same day he was holding a crusade. He said he told God he would not hold the crusade if the rapper arrived, but suddenly 50 Cent allegedly had an issue in Lagos and… pic.twitter.com/cZVbq38RaU
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