Timi Dakolo, Ugezu Ugezu React to Pastor Funke Felix-Adejumo’s Viral Message on Christian Accountability

Nigerian entertainers Timi Dakolo and Ugezu Ugezu have joined the growing online conversation sparked by Pastor Funke Felix-Adejumo after a video of her sermon went viral.

In the video, Pastor Funke criticized Christians who publicly shame or expose fellow believers caught in sin. She recounted an experience while serving on a committee at the American Embassy, where members of other faiths—including Muslims—remarked on how Christian communities are quick to expose one another, unlike their own.

“One of the Imams said to me, ‘Mrs Adejumo, I don’t understand this your Christian brethren. Our Imams do worse things, we don’t post on Instagram… we cover them.’ I felt like covering my face. He said they do worse things, we don’t expose them… what is wrong with your Christian brethren?” Pastor Funke said.

She further lamented how Christians often make scandals “trend” online and even use the sins of others as preaching material.

The sermon has elicited mixed reactions online. While some Christians agreed with Pastor Funke’s call for discretion and grace, others, including Timi Dakolo and Ugezu Ugezu, disagreed.

Opinion: Accountability vs. Public Shaming

Pastor Funke raises an important point about how believers handle one another’s mistakes. In an era dominated by social media, the temptation to expose wrongdoing publicly can quickly overshadow forgiveness, compassion, and guidance. Her message reminds Christians that true accountability should be about correction, not humiliation.

However, Timi Dakolo and Ugezu Ugezu’s differing reactions reflect another truth: accountability and transparency are also crucial, especially when leadership or influence is involved. The challenge lies in balancing private correction with public accountability, ensuring that exposing wrongdoing does not become a platform for gossip or entertainment.

Ultimately, Pastor Funke’s message is a timely call for Christians to exercise wisdom, restraint, and empathy, even when confronting sin in their communities.