Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje, popularly known as Prophet Odumeje, a Nigerian pastor and the founder of The Mountain of Holy Spirit Church in Onitsha, Anambra State, has gone viral again after a recent video of him performing Fela’s classic and turning his church into the Afrika Shrine surfaced online.
The prophet, who is widely known for his dramatic and unconventional style of ministry, reminisced on the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti. He spoke about how Fela used his music to fight bad
governance in his time, and how attempts were made to silence him. Odumeje then went on to sing “Palava”—officially titled “Trouble Sleep Yanga Wake Am” from Fela’s 1972 album Roforofo Fight.Church members, clearly excited, were seen vibing to his energetic remix as he performed the popular Afrobeat song.
In his own remix lyrics, Prophet Odumeje said in Pidgin English:
“All the governors and senators wey dey eat our money, wey no dey build good road, and 24-hour electricity… and all the people wey their hand dey Nnamdi Kanu case, all the people wey dey cause wahala — palava go fall their head and their family.”
The prophet, known for performing public miracles such as healing the sick or delivering people from spiritual afflictions, showed that he also knows how to sing and entertain.
His services often include intense theatrics—shouting, running, and even lifting congregants—earning him nicknames like the “Lion of God.” Many of his church events regularly go viral on social media because of his bold and highly energetic approach.
Watch the full video to see the moment live!
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