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Pastor David Oyedepo Emerges World Richest Pastor
Gone are the days when poverty was associated with ‘church rat,’ there is a present re-orientation all over the world to make people understand that Pastors are some of the wealthiest and most influential figures in the world today. Some of them own their private jets and choice properties all over the world.
Below is the current ranking of the Richest Pastors in the world and their net worth as posted in the social media, January 16, 2017.
(1) Bishop David Oyedepo (Net Worth $150m)
Bishop David Oyedepo is the richest pastor in Nigeria and the world. He is the founder of Living Faith World Outrich Ministry. Ever since he founded this ministry in 1981, it has grown to become one of Africa’s largest congregation. This prosperous pastor owns private jets and homes in the US and UK, he also has two Universities in Nigeria namely Covenant and Leadway Universities amongst other properties the Living Faith Church is also known as Winners Chapel.
(2)Pastor Chris Oyakhilome (Net Worth $50m)
Oyakhilome’s church Christ Embassy has more than 40,000 members, several of whom are successful entrepreneurs and politicians. This Pastor’s diversified interests include Magazines, Newspapers, a TV Station, a record label, hostels satellite TV and real estate.
(3) Pastor Benny Hinn (Net Worth $42m)
This Israeli-American televangelist earned wealth through his ministry and evangelical programme. He is well known for his regular miracle healing crusades which are held in large stadiums in major cities and broadcasted in TV stations.
(4) Dr Creflo Dollar (Net Worth $27m)
This American televangelist and pastor is also a word of Faith teacher, he is a founder of the Non Denominational World Changers Church International. He has built a multi-million dollar ministry on the message”, it is the will of God for you to prosper in every way.
(5) Evangelist Bill Graham (Net Worth $25m)
Billy Graham is a Southern Baptist. He earned celebrity status when his sermons were broadcast on radio and TV stations all over USA. He founded the Billy Graham Evangelist Association in 1950.
(6) Bishop T. D Jakes: (Net Worth $18m)
Bishop T. D. Jakes is the Apostle/Bishop of the Potters House, a non denominational American mega-church that has over 30,000 members. His ministry’s annual revival mega fest draws more than 100,000 people.
(7) Prophet T.B Joshua
Prophet Temitope Balogun Joshua is Nigeria’s most powerful, most controversial and philanthropic preacher. He heads the Synagogue Church of All Nations, a congregation founded in 1987. The televangelist and faith healer is a big giver, his humanitarian works include education, healthcare and rehabilitation programme, he is the owner of Emmanuel TV, a Christian television net work.
(8) Pastor Matthew Ashimowowo (Net Worth $10m) Mathew Oshiwomolowo’s Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), is the largest Pentecostal Church in United Kingdom UK. It has assets worth more than $40 million and earns profit of more than $10 million.
(9) Rev. Chris Okotie (Net Worth $10m)
Chris Okotie was a pop star in the 1980s. He embraced the Bible and set up the House World of God Church, one of Nigeria’s most Flamboyant congregations. He is an automobile lover and owns several posh cars which include a Mercedes 5600, Rolls Royce, Hummer and Posche.
(10) Rev. Joseph Prince (Net Worth $5m)
Annual salary of this Singaporean pastor is $550,000. Pastor Prince is the senior pastor of the New Creation Church in Singapore. The New Creation Church’s financial income was reported at $44.7 million in 2008. He hosts a religions programme called Destined to Reign.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’