A young Nigerian woman has become an online sensation after sharing a humorous and revealing encounter with a man she identified as a fake prophet at a popular Lagos market. The incident, which took place on the morning of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, has sparked widespread reactions and ignited conversations about similar experiences.
The Market Confrontation That Went Viral
The lady, who goes by the social media handle @HRH_Ujuaku, was at Tejuosho Market in Lagos when the self-proclaimed prophet approached her. According to her viral post, the man began delivering what she described as a rehearsed prophecy. He told her, "Sister, there’s a project your father applied for and it’s about to be approved. Pray for him with…"
However, the young lady immediately cut him short with a blunt and factual response. She revealed, "Hold on, my father died in ’96." This unexpected revelation instantly exposed the man's claims as false, turning the serious spiritual moment into a scene of public mockery.
Public Reaction and Online Firestorm
The reaction at the market was swift and unforgiving. People around started laughing and cursing him, according to @HRH_Ujuaku's account. The story didn't stop there. Once she shared the exchange online, it resonated with thousands of Nigerians who have had similar run-ins with individuals making dubious spiritual claims.
Social media users flooded the comments section with their own stories and reactions. User @ugo_himself commented, "Unless if I have where to go urgently if not I love staying with them to waste time and tell them at the end of everything they are fake." Another user, @MBrymo, shared a more cautious approach: "I don’t even give them the chance to come close to me. I have been approached by those lots on two different occasions and I shunned them."
One particularly memorable reaction came from @bukolaserah30, who recounted her own strategy: "A man also walked up to me at Fagba on Sunday and started saying his rehearsed script. I allowed him to say everything in his mouth before laughing and walking away. He was so surprised at my reaction."
A Pattern of Dubious Prophecies
This viral incident is not isolated. It taps into a broader narrative in Nigeria where individuals, often in public spaces, approach people with specific, personal prophecies that are meant to sound convincing. The story shared by @HRH_Ujuaku highlights a common flaw in these approaches: the lack of genuine spiritual insight.
By sharing her father's passing in 1996, she provided an irrefutable fact that dismantled the prophet's entire narrative. This has encouraged others to speak up and share their skepticism. The post has served as a cautionary tale, reminding the public to be discerning.
The conversation also referenced a similar report by Legit.ng where a Nigerian man based in the United Kingdom shared his experience after a prophet warned him not to drive for seven days. Another story involved a man who met an older individual claiming to be a prophet from the Cherubim and Seraphim church, who issued warnings about family danger.
The viral market encounter underscores a ongoing social discussion about faith, exploitation, and the importance of critical thinking, even in matters presented as spiritual. It has empowered many to question bold claims and has provided a moment of collective humor and relief through a shared experience of calling out falsehood.
