Sir Shina Peters calmly swatted down a viral sermon comparison, called it false and derogatory, thanked Daddy Showkey for the heads up, and chose faith over lawsuits while the internet argued about houses, banks, and timing.
Why the comparison blew up
Why the comparison blew up
- A sermon clip started circulating with Pastor commentary on wealth and timing.
- The story landed on Sir Shina Peters as an example.
- The internet did what it does best and took sides immediately.
- The speaker framed a lesson using two men and N20 million in 1990 in Nigeria.
- One path was a big house, the other path was starting a bank.
- The bank example pointed to Jim Ovia and Zenith Bank.
- The house example, named Shina Peters, leaned into aging property jokes.
- The remarks came during a preaching by Matthew Ashimolowo.
- He leads Kingsway International Christian Centre.
- The teaching happened at COZA 12DG.
- Criticism rolled in fast across social platforms.
- Daddy Showkey openly called out the comparison.
- The pushback focused on respect for Shina Peters’ career and legacy.
- A post on Instagram reframed the claim as false and derogatory.
- Gratitude went to Daddy Showkey for flagging the issue.
- The tone stayed measured, not combative, despite the viral heat.
- Shina Peters noted he is also a pastor now.
- Faith and commitment to the body of Christ were cited as reasons.
- The decision landed as a restraint rather than silence.
- Shina Peters emphasized decades of personal blessings.
- Respect was extended back to Matthew Ashimolowo as well.
- The takeaway landed on example setting, gratitude, and prayer over drama.
