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  • Funke Akindele Explains Why She No Longer Attends Physical Church Services

    Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has said she no longer attends physical church services on Sundays, citing discomfort over constant public attention during worship.

    Actress speaks on church absence

    In a video shared on her Snapchat on Sunday, the filmmaker was seen preparing her children for church while explaining her decision.

    “Do not ask if I am going to church. I am not going to church. Anytime I go to church, it is me that they take picture of. I will join online,” she said.

    Distraction from media attention

    Akindele explained that the frequent attention from both media and fellow worshippers has made it difficult for her to participate fully in church activities.

    The actress, known to attend the Celestial Church, suggested that the lack of privacy has affected her ability to worship without distractions.

    Mixed reactions trail decision

    Her comments have since sparked debate across social media, with users sharing differing opinions.

    Some supported her stance, arguing that celebrities deserve privacy even in places of worship, while others insisted that physical fellowship remains important.

    One user wrote, “She is right, even church no get privacy again for celebrities,” while another added, “Online church is not the same thing, physical fellowship matters.”

    The development has further stirred conversations around privacy, celebrity culture, and worship practices in Nigeria.

  • Ibadan Pastor Sparks Debate After Declaring “Your Breasts Belong to Your Husband” in Sermon

    A sermon delivered by Reverend Mike Babatunde of Oritamefa Baptist Church, Ibadan, has triggered widespread reactions online after the cleric made controversial remarks about marriage and physical intimacy.

    What happened

    The sermon, which was directed at married couples, focused on the role of physical closeness in sustaining relationships.

    During the message, Babatunde made a statement about a woman’s body within marriage that has since gone viral.

    “You who are married, your breasts belong to your husband, not the children. The children are just borrowing them. The real owner of your breast is your husband,” he said.

    Cleric’s message on intimacy

    The pastor also addressed what he described as a growing reluctance among some married women to engage in physical intimacy.

    He linked this to concerns about maintaining body shape, warning that such attitudes could affect marital relationships.

    “You know, I see women, some women say, ‘Ah no, Daddy, I won’t let him touch them because I don’t want to lose my shape,’” he stated.

    Babatunde stressed that physical affection plays a key role in strengthening emotional bonds between spouses.

    He further urged couples to be more open in their relationships, noting that some women often pretend not to understand their partners’ advances.

    “God asked him to touch your breast,” he added.

    Reactions trail sermon

    The sermon has since sparked mixed reactions across social media, with many Nigerians debating the appropriateness of the comments and how they align with modern views on marriage and personal boundaries.

    While some supported his stance on intimacy in marriage, others criticised the remarks as controversial and outdated.

    What it means

    The development highlights ongoing conversations around marriage, consent, and religious teachings, as differing opinions continue to emerge over the pastor’s comments.