“I Have a First-Class Brain” — Prophet Odumeje Brags About His Intelligence, Urges Parents to Choose ‘Serious’ Courses for Their Children

Popular clergyman and self-acclaimed Indaboski Bahose, Prophet Chukwuemeka Odumeje, has once again made headlines — this time, not for his dramatic preaching style or miracle displays, but for declaring that he has a “first-class certificate brain.”

Speaking during a recent church service, the controversial prophet advised parents to be intentional when guiding their children in choosing university courses, warning against settling for unproductive academic paths.

“This is not the time to tell your daughter to go and pick a course in school where the lecturer says, ‘this is what we have, if you can’t take this one, go’. Don’t do it. Choose a very serious course,” he said.

Odumeje, known for his unconventional charisma, didn’t stop there. He proudly added that despite not being a conventional scholar, he possesses greater intelligence than many graduates.

“I have read a lot of courses and I can tell you that I know many of them. That I have not been there doesn’t mean I will allow you to make mistakes. I am so much intelligent than even educated ones. If it’s for my brain, I have a first-class certificate brain,” he boasted.

🧠 Beyond the Boast — A Hidden Truth in Odumeje’s Words

While Odumeje’s statement may sound like typical “Indaboski drama,” his message carries a point worth pondering. In an era where many students simply “pick any course” due to admission pressure, the prophet’s advice for purposeful education shouldn’t be dismissed outright.

Nigeria’s higher education system often pushes students into courses they have little passion for, simply because “that’s what’s available.” The result? Thousands of graduates each year with degrees that don’t align with their interests or talents — leading to frustration, unemployment, and wasted potential.

Odumeje’s message, stripped of its flamboyant delivery, echoes a truth every parent and student should consider: education is only powerful when it matches one’s purpose.

💬 Opinion: Book Smart vs. Street Smart — Both Matter

Odumeje’s confidence in his “first-class brain” is both entertaining and revealing. It points to a growing reality — that formal education alone isn’t the only measure of intelligence.
Many self-made entrepreneurs, creators, and innovators thrive not because of certificates, but because of creativity, intuition, and bold thinking — qualities Odumeje is never short of.

However, it’s equally important to remember that education remains a foundation for critical thinking, discipline, and structured growth. The real challenge is balancing both worlds — pairing knowledge with wisdom, and degree with direction.

In the end, Odumeje may not have a university transcript to prove his “first-class brain,” but one thing’s certain: he knows how to spark conversations that make people think — and laugh — at the same time.

Because whether in the pulpit or the classroom, intelligence isn’t always about certificates; it’s about impact. 💫