🍞 Bread, Sardines & Maize? Pastor’s Bizarre Offering Sparks Outrage Online
A Nigerian pastor has ignited a storm of reactions after a now-viral video surfaced online showing her congregation offering loaves of bread topped with sardines, maize, and cash during a church service. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The incident, reportedly captured in a TikTok livestream, shows members walking in line to drop these food items at the altar, while the pastor receives them with open arms. The motive behind the instruction remains unclear—but the symbolism has left thousands both shocked and skeptical.
🛐 An Offering or a Snack Drive?
In the video, men and women clutch loaves of bread—some still in plastic bags, others with sardines tucked inside—before depositing them at what appears to be the church altar. A separate basket is seen receiving raw maize, while some members add cash offerings.
No Bible verse. No explanation. Just bread and sardines.
📱 Social Media Reacts
The clip, shared by multiple users on TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), has stirred strong responses, ranging from sarcasm and laughter to genuine concern over manipulation in modern churches:
@Dangerous‼️⚠️⛔️: “Pastor go dey drink tea till December.”
@Nicki da barbie 💕: “Some fit borrow money just to buy the bread.”
@Markollins ID: “This will only make sense to only those with spiritual eyes.”
@JustGrace: “Pastor wan open shop with bread and Titus.”
😡 A Pattern of Exploitation?
This isn’t the first time Nigerian worshippers have been asked to bring unconventional items as offerings or sacrifices. In 2023, another viral video showed a pastor requesting churchgoers to bring fuel in gallons to “ignite their blessings.”
A commenter shared a heartbreaking story of how her mother brought fruits worth ₦3,000 to a church service—only to see the most expensive items handed out to “rich members,” while she went home with a rotten mango and dried orange.
“I was soooo angry, and still am honestly,” she wrote.
🧠 What’s the Message Here?
While many churches teach about sacrificial giving, this incident raises concerns about:
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Exploitation of the poor and vulnerable
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Commercialization of faith
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Lack of spiritual accountability
Faith leaders are called to uplift, not extract. Yet, the ongoing trend of unusual offerings—often demanded without explanation or scriptural context—is triggering religious fatigue, especially among young Nigerians.
@anyaugo17♬ Ukwu Obe Jesus – Prophetess Blessing Udeh
🎯 Conclusion: Faith vs Foolishness?
The question isn’t whether people should give—it’s about why and to whom.
In a nation where food insecurity remains high, asking members to surrender staple foods without context borders on insensitivity, or worse—spiritual manipulation.
This latest act reminds us that blind devotion can be dangerous, and every believer has the right to question the motive behind a message—even if it’s preached on a pulpit.
💬 Over to You
Have you witnessed a strange offering request in your church? Do you think faith leaders are crossing the line? Share your thoughts in the comments or tag us with #EyesOfLagosFaithWatch
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