Apostle Femi Lazarus Announces Temporary Relocation to Kenya
Apostle Femi Lazarus, the founder of Light Nation Church, has confirmed his temporary move from Nigeria to Kenya. In a viral video, the cleric described the relocation as a direct instruction from God for a new phase of his global ministry.
Divine Direction Behind the Move
In the video, Lazarus stated: "That is the instruction God gave to us (to relocate). It is a very significant morning for us in this new phase of our assignment. That God we have to be here (in Kenya). I believe that every grace that is needed to make a nation proper is in the nation."
The announcement comes months after Lazarus faced intense backlash for his comments about former US President Donald Trump. Trump had listed Nigeria among countries of concern over reported attacks on Christians. During a church gathering, Lazarus dismissed the move as strategic rather than humanitarian, suggesting foreign powers often have underlying motives in African affairs.
Public Reactions
The relocation news has sparked mixed reactions on social media. User @HARBIOLAH8320 praised Lazarus as a rare voice of truth, while @NoiseandNotes criticized the move, calling it part of a religious loop that prevents African progress. @tidimjones suggested that social media allows Lazarus to spread his message globally without physical presence, hinting at deeper reasons for the move.
Lazarus has also faced accusations of charging a monthly Instagram subscription fee of N7900 for exclusive content, a move that drew criticism from Nigerian filmmaker Serah Donald Onyeachor. She urged churches to build affordable schools and pastors to avoid excessive security.
