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  • “I Don’t Pay Tithe to Church” — Zubby Michael Says After Donating ₦10.2m to Street People

    Nollywood actor Zubby Michael has revealed that he donated ₦10.2 million to people on the streets, describing the gesture as his personal form of tithe after earning ₦102 million from movie roles within a short period.

    He made the disclosure during a recent interview.

    What he said

    The actor explained that the donation represents 10 percent of his recent earnings, stressing that he prefers to give directly to those in need rather than through a church.

    “Not to brag but I am the richest actor. The last time I checked my book, I realised that I have made ₦102 million from artist’s fee lately. Not in my whole career but just of recent.

    “I donated ₦10.2 million, which is 10 per cent of the money to the needy on the street,” he said.

    His stance on tithe

    Zubby Michael stated that he does not believe in paying tithe through religious institutions.

    “I don’t pay tithe to the church. I don’t go to the church. I don’t believe in paying tithe to the church,” he added.

    Context

    The actor noted that the earnings were made within a relatively short time, reflecting his current success in Nollywood.

    His comments have sparked conversations online, particularly around tithing practices and alternative ways of giving.

  • “Pay Tithe or Stay Broke” — Ibiyeomie Doubles Down on Prosperity Teaching

    Popular cleric, David Ibiyeomie, has stirred fresh debate after insisting that tithing remains a core requirement for anyone seeking financial prosperity.

    His position on tithing

    Speaking during a recent sermon, the founder emphasised that covenant wealth is rooted in spiritual principles, with tithe forming the foundation.

    According to him, anyone who ignores tithing cannot claim to be operating within divine principles of wealth.

    “You can’t say you are walking in covenant if the foundation is not in place. The foundation for the covenant is tithe,” he said.

    He compared neglecting tithe to building a house without a solid base.

    Biblical backing

    Referencing Malachi 3:10, the cleric urged believers to remain consistent in their giving, stressing that obedience brings stability.

    “You have to pay correct tithe if you don’t want your life to be tight,” he added.

    Reveals personal giving

    Ibiyeomie also disclosed details of his personal financial commitments, describing them as “quality offerings.”

    “The minimum offerings I give on Sundays is $12,000 and the minimum I give on weekdays is $2,000. If you don’t give me offering I’ll still be stinkingly rich,” he said.

    He argued that generosity is directly tied to prosperity, while stinginess leads to poverty.

    “Stinginess is the gateway to poverty and giving is the gateway to prosperity. Every poor man is stingy,” he stated.

    Mixed reactions trail comments

    His remarks have since triggered mixed reactions online. While some supporters agree with his teachings on giving, critics have questioned the strong link between financial contributions and wealth.