Thursday, January 22, 2026 - Legendary Nigerian Juju singer Sir Shina Peters has responded to Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo, founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), after the cleric compared his financial decisions to those of Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia.
Mathew Ashimolowo had while preaching about ‘wealth and
timing’ at COZA 12DG, said, “Don’t buy a big house until you cross a
certain age. What do you need it for? To show? In 1990, two men had N20 million
in Nigeria. One used his own to build a big house, the second one used it to
start a bank.
“The house that was built in 1990 cannot look beautiful to
today. Systems and designs have changed. In 1990 everybody dey build 4 flats
but now is contemporary houses.
"Now the bank is worth about N20 trillion, I will
mention the musician, it’s not a crime, it’s what he did. His name is Shina
Peters, using N20 million to build a house. Jim Ovia’s N20 million started a
bank.
“One man is now fixing leaking roofs, broken toilets, door
wey no dey shut anymore. And the other one, every country I go to in Africa, I
see a branch. So, I’m speaking to someone now, delay your gratification, God
will lift you up,” he said.
The sermon has sparked criticism from netizens, including
singer Daddy Showkey, who condemned the cleric for mocking Shina Peters’
career.
Reacting to the trending video in a post on his Insta story
on Wednesday, Shina Peters described the cleric’s claim as false and
derogatory.
While appreciating his junior colleague, Daddy Showkey, for
bringing his attention to Ashimolowo’s claim concerning him, Shina Peters, who
is now also a pastor, noted that he would not take legal action because of his
dedication to the body of Christ.
He wrote, “Thanks to @daddyshowkey for speaking on this
matter and bringing it to my attention. I’m not one to judge people and their
opinions of me, but as a man of God myself, and for the sake of the legacy of
our Christ Jesus, I will not be taking legal actions nor will I speak ill
against you, despite your false & derogatory statements.
“God has really blessed me beyond words, you can’t even
begin to imagine the blessings of God upon my life all these decades. People
close to me know what I’m talking about. On the other hand, God being a loving
father that He is, has also blessed you, His son, @matthewashimolowo.official.
“How we use our blessings to set good examples for people is
what matters now. May God almighty continue to bless all my fans all over the
world. Amen.”
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