RCCG Members Kneel for Mummy GO's Birthday
A viral video showing members and staff of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) celebrating Pastor Enoch Adeboye's wife, Folu Adeboye, on her 78th birthday has ignited controversy on social media. The clip, circulating since Tuesday, July 14, 2026, captures an enthusiastic indoor celebration with singing and a public display of reverence for Mummy GO, as she is popularly called.
The most debated moment occurs when excited members—both men and women—enter a room where Adeboye's wife is seated and immediately go down on their knees to honor her. This act has divided opinions online, with many questioning whether such deference is appropriate within a religious context.
Public Reactions: Respect or Sycophancy?
Social media users shared strong reactions to the video. Commenter amas_lucky wrote: 'Events like this make me question whether part of our world is cursed. I don't know whether to call this religious mockery or unbridled sycophancy.' Another user, BigDaddy_kelv, noted: 'People father and husbands kneel down there o. I don't bother about the women but those men.'
Ademola651 asked: 'My question is: why are they kneeling down even if it for the respect they can still stand up and keep singing or praising, the most annoying part is all of them her full grown man and woman.' WriteAboutNow compared the gesture to other religious figures: 'Do people kneel to sing for the pope like this??' BlacckLord added: 'Even Jesus didn’t accept this form of worshiping human instead of God.'
Background: Adeboye's Tribute to His Wife
The controversy comes shortly after Pastor Adeboye himself penned a heartfelt open letter to his wife on her birthday, reflecting on their 58 years together. In the letter, he described her as not only his wife but also his friend and steadfast companion. The video of the celebration has since been widely shared, drawing both criticism and defense from netizens.
Adeboye's Recent Praise of Donald Trump
In related news, Pastor Adeboye made headlines in late June 2026 when he praised US President Donald Trump during the US-Nigeria Faith Heroes Award Gala in Washington on June 23, 2026. The RCCG leader called Trump 'the best politician I have ever met,' highlighting his consistency in keeping promises. Adeboye also urged President Bola Tinubu to strengthen Nigeria-US ties by assuring Trump of Nigeria’s commitment to counter-terrorism.
The kneeling incident has sparked broader conversations about the boundaries of respect within religious communities and the perception of leadership in Nigerian churches.
