Sir Shina Peters Replies Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo for Comparing His Progress in Life With Jim Ovia
- Sir Shina Peters addressed Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo over his comparison to Jim Ovia
- In a video, the cleric referenced the singer and the businessman, comparing their progress in life
- The Afro Juju singer's response stunned many amid calls for him to take legal action against the cleric
Veteran Afro Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, has broken his silence on Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo's comments about him and Zenith Bank founder, Jim Ovia.
In a viral video, Ashimolowo, while addressing his congregation, compared Shina Peters’ progress in life with that of Ovia.
Source: Instagram
While preaching to his congregants about delayed gratification, the clergyman mentioned that many years ago, Shina Peters had N20 million and used the money to buy a house, while Ovia used his N20 million to start a bank.
According to Ashimolowo, the same bank has grown and now has branches across many countries worldwide, while “one man is now fixing leaking roofs, broken toilets and doors.”
Another veteran singer, Daddy Showkey, who saw the video, spoke in defence of Shina Peters and responded to Ashimolowo.
In a statement released on his Instastory on Wednesday, January 21, Shina Peters said he would not join issues with Ashimolowo for making such a comparison and degrading statements. He added that he would refrain from speaking ill of Ashimolowo or taking any legal action against him because he, Shina Peters, is also a clergyman who knows better.
He also spoke about his success, revealing that he has done well for himself.
See a screenshot of Sir Shina Peters’ response below:
Source: Instagram
"The way I see it God has really blessed me beyond words, you can't even begin to imagine the blessings of God upon my life all these decades. People close to me know what I am talking about," he said.
In related news, Legit.ng previously reported that Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo came under fire on social media for officiating Pastor Chris Okafor's wedding despite his ongoing unresolved allegations made against him by actress Doris Ogala.
Watch the video of Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo speaking about Shina Peters and Jim Ovia, as well as Daddy Showkey’s response, below:
Shina Peters's response to Matthew Ashimolowo trends
Legit.ng compiled some of the comments. Read them below.
temitope_mostop said:
"Wow, he just gain my heart good and nice response..... He just move on."
goldhugo99 commented:
"Once some of them have followers they believe they knows everything."
rosandre_properties reacted:
"Nooooo!!!!! He got it wrong. Ashimolowo did not mean to demean or attack anyone in my view. He was just reinforcing the concept of “DELAYED GRATIFICATION” as a principle of building wealth."
wendykendabie commented:
"Omo! Seperate the sheep's from the wolves! Sir Shina Peters! Respect!!! 💯 May you live long!!"
iamjesseihejirika said:
"In a nutshell, sometimes aura for aura isn't the solution.. it should rather be wisdom for foolishness.. wise response(sometimes silence) for foolishness and bad energy."
a.j_rawlings commented:
"Act of comparison is crazy."
thefoodnetworknig2 said:
"When speaking publicly, it’s better to avoid using actual names for illustrations and comparisons! That’s simple wisdom…."
Shina Peters shares strategy to regain public love
Legit.ng previously reported that Sir Shina Peters opened up about the shocking plan that helped him win back public love after his controversial exit from the late Prince Adekunle’s band.
The ace hitmaker revealed that his departure was widely condemned at the time, with many accusing him of betrayal.
He recalled:
"People protested against me when I left Prince Adekunle’s band because they believed I abandoned a father figure for money"
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
