A recent music event in Nigeria's bustling entertainment capital has set social media ablaze, not just for the performances, but for a cryptic moment shared between two famous figures.
The Viral Moment That Captivated Fans
On Monday, December 22, 2025, highlife music star Chinedu Okoli, globally known as Flavour, held his much-anticipated end-of-year concert in Lagos. The event featured several popular artists, but one guest appearance became the undeniable highlight. Controversial clergyman Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly called Odumeje or Liquid Metal, joined Flavour on stage.
The moment that truly captured public attention occurred just before their joint performance. As Odumeje, dressed sharply in a suit, met Flavour on stage, the duo paused to exchange a unique and unusual hand sign that lasted several seconds. This brief, silent interaction immediately preceded their energetic rendition of the song "Powers."
Social Media Erupts with Mixed Reactions
Following the concert, fun videos and clips from the event quickly spread across various social media platforms. The focus, however, remained firmly on the symbolic handshake between the musician and the prophet. This gesture left many Nigerians deeply divided, sparking intense conversations online about the blending of spiritual ministry and mainstream entertainment.
Many social media users questioned the credibility and motives behind Prophet Odumeje's actions. Comments ranged from humorous observations to serious critiques of his faith. One user, TradeLikeDonnar, humorously noted the tension between a divine calling and showbiz, commenting: "Wait pastor Dey Mack egede God call this man. Flavor call am back."
Another user, MR_CRYPTO150, expressed confusion over Odumeje's multifaceted public persona, stating: "This two are just funny I don't even know weather odumeje is a pastor, a musician or a retired agbero." The debate highlighted a recurring theme in Nigerian pop culture: the sometimes-blurred lines between celebrity pastors and entertainment personalities.
Context and Related Events
This stage appearance is not the first collaborative moment between Flavour and Odumeje that has gone viral. In a related bid to promote his latest album, "Afro-Culture," Flavour previously posted a video of himself and the prophet stepping out in matching attire. That clip also garnered significant attention, albeit for a different reason, as it showed Odumeje momentarily struggling with his trousers.
During the concert itself, Odumeje surprised the audience by performing with the confidence and energy of a seasoned professional artist, with fans happily singing along to his parts. This further fueled discussions about his primary vocation.
The incident also prompted references to Odumeje's past prophetic declarations. He has previously made headlines for a bold prophecy concerning his own death, claiming that no one would see his corpse and declaring himself a "dead man walking" on a mission to prove the supremacy of Jesus Christ.
The viral video from the Lagos concert continues to circulate, serving as a talking point on the nature of celebrity, faith, and performance in modern Nigerian society. It underscores how a simple, unexplained gesture on a public stage can ignite nationwide discourse and scrutiny.
