A viral video featuring Nollywood star Tobi Bakre and Pastor Jimmy Odukoya has sparked mixed reactions after the actor surprised the preacher with a visit to his church.
In the clip, Pastor Jimmy, who was once an actor and the son of the late Pastor Bimbo Odukoya, acknowledged Tobiβs presence and invited him to the altar during the church service.
The surprising moment came when Tobi, after being warmly welcomed to the altar, lifted Pastor Jimmy off the ground in a playful gesture.
The unexpected act immediately triggered a wave of reactions online, as some found the light-hearted moment charming, while others questioned the appropriateness of such behaviour in a church setting.
β@tobibakre oh ππ My prayer for everyone is that God will carry you like this month in Jesus name ! πππΎ,β the preacher captioned the video.
The video, which has since gone viral, has drawn a variety of comments from social media users. Some praised the genuine friendship between the two men while others expressed concerns about the line between reverence and playfulness in a religious setting.
Reactions as Tobi Bakre lifts Pastor Jimmy Odukoya in church
Homiebishop quizzed: βWhy will he lift a man of God like that itβs disrespectful.β
Olaoluw39017217 noted: βU no even fear anointing.. Na wa oo.β
Olatu125 penned: βAny friend of mine that I wonβt be able to lift like this and do stuff we used to do before he attained any status of note isnβt my friend. End of.β
ThaBoyYom stated: βGistlover should kindly update the list. I want to check something asap!ππ».β
G_Okakah penned: βJust imagine π€¦π»ββοΈ. Una Dey see Wetin inheritance Dey cause abi?β
MrAnuoluwapo said: βWhen someone of your friends grow and become people of honor, there are certain things or ways you shouldnβt be speaking or acting with them publicly. Not because they are not your friends but because there is a position they occupy that deserves to be respected.β
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Pastor Jimmy Odukoya got a pleasant surprise from Tobi Bakre. pic.twitter.com/lXSPJHQF6B
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