Sir Shina Peters Reacts to Pastor Ashimolowo’s Wealth Sermon

Legendary Nigerian juju musician Sir Shina Peters has responded to comments credited to Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), following a sermon in which the cleric reportedly compared the singer’s financial decisions with those of Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

The remarks were made during a sermon on wealth, timing, and delayed gratification, delivered by Ashimolowo at a recent service held at the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA). In the viral clip, the preacher allegedly cited an illustration involving two Nigerians who had ₦20 million in 1990—claiming that while one invested the money in building a house, the other used it to establish a bank, mentioning Sir Shina Peters and Jim Ovia respectively.

Reacting to the clip via his Instagram Story on Wednesday, Sir Shina Peters dismissed the claims attributed to Pastor Ashimolowo, describing them as false, misleading, and derogatory.

The music icon expressed appreciation to Daddy Showkey for bringing the video to his attention but made it clear that he would not pursue legal action over the matter.

Sir Shina Peters, who is now also a Christian pastor, explained that his decision not to escalate the issue was guided by his faith and commitment to the unity of the body of Christ.

He further stated that God has remained faithful to him throughout his career and life, adding that he holds no bitterness or resentment towards Pastor Ashimolowo. According to him, the most important thing is how individuals use their blessings to positively influence others, rather than making public comparisons that could be misunderstood.

The development has since generated conversations online, with Nigerians expressing varied opinions on the sermon, wealth narratives, and the public comparison of prominent figures.