In a move that blends humor with heartfelt desperation, popular Nigerian comedian Damilola Adekoya, widely known as Princess The Comedian, has taken a direct and public approach to finding love. The entertainer has issued a video appeal to five of Nigeria's most prominent clergymen, asking them to play matchmaker and link her with eligible bachelors from their congregations.
A Direct Plea to Men of God
In a video shared on her Instagram page, Princess did not mince words. She specifically called out Pastor Bolaji Idowu, Pastor Phillip, Pastor Jerry Eze, Apostle Selman, and Apostle Femi Lazarus. Addressing them directly, she reminded them of their teachings on boldness and taking action, which she cited as her inspiration for the public request.
"I am single even though I am divorced, I am single," she stated candidly. Princess revealed that she had previously sent messages and left comments on the pastors' online platforms, pleading, "Help a sister! There must be a responsible, kind man in your congregation who is in his 40s or early 50s." She expressed frustration that some social media users mocked her attempts, but this only strengthened her resolve to take more decisive action.
Backing Prayer with Action
The comedian emphasized that her appeal was about putting faith into practice. "We cannot just be praying and fasting. We have to back it up with action," she declared. In a tone mixing appeal with gentle challenge, she asked the pastors, "Are you saying in your whole church, in all the branches, there is not one man that is responsible and kind? Haba now!"
Princess made her request incredibly simple for the clergymen. She asked them to simply review their church membership for single, responsible, and kind men aged between their 40s and 50s. Her ask was straightforward: "You don't have to do anything! Just send me their Instagram handle, I will take it from there!" She set a clear timeframe, begging for their assistance this January 2026.
Public Reaction and Broader Context
The video, which was subsequently reposted by major blogs like Linda Ikeji's on January 13, 2026, has sparked significant conversation online. It highlights the modern intersections of faith, celebrity culture, and the search for partnership in the digital age. Princess's bold move, bypassing traditional private channels for a public appeal to spiritual leaders, reflects a new dynamic in how individuals are navigating personal challenges.
By leveraging her platform and directly engaging figures of authority within the community, Princess The Comedian has started a dialogue that goes beyond her personal quest. It touches on the role of community leaders in the personal lives of their followers and the evolving ways in which people are seeking connection in contemporary Nigeria.
