TG Omori Credits the Church for Shaping His Career, Urges Respect for Faith

Renowned Nigerian music video director, TG Omori, has shared a deeply personal account of how his journey into filmmaking began — and, perhaps unexpectedly for some, it all started in church.

In a heartfelt post on Twitter, Omori revealed that the church played a pivotal role in nurturing his creativity. As a young boy, he discovered and honed his acting and directing skills during church drama nights, a platform that gave him the confidence and discipline to later pursue filmmaking professionally.

“The church funded and advised me to pursue a career in filmmaking,” he wrote. “The church gave me a platform to discover my acting and directing skills… I shall never be too cool to proclaim [Jesus’] goodness and mercies.”

Omori also defended the place of religion in people’s lives, stressing that while some chase financial success, others find meaning, peace, and purpose in spirituality. Drawing on examples from around the world, he argued for tolerance and understanding: “A billion religious people can’t all be stupid. Just live and let live.”

Opinion:
TG Omori’s story is a refreshing reminder that not every success story is born in flashy studios or big-city hustle. Sometimes, the seeds of greatness are sown in the quiet corners of a community hall, under the warm hum of worship songs and the applause of church members who believe in you before the world does.

In a time when religion is often debated with more heat than light, Omori’s openness is both disarming and necessary. He reminds us that faith and creativity aren’t opposing forces — in his case, they were dance partners leading him to one of Africa’s most celebrated creative careers. Whether you share his beliefs or not, his journey proves that when a community invests in its young people, the results can be nothing short of extraordinary.