A video capturing a rare encounter between Pastor Jerry Eze and billionaire Tony Elumelu has gone viral on social media. The footage, shared on Saturday, April 25, shows the Streams of Joy International cleric and convener of the New Season Prophetic Prayers (NSPPD) exchanging handshakes, hugs, and smiles with Elumelu and other business executives.
Pastor Jerry Eze Praises Tony Elumelu
Eze, who recently officiated at BBNaija star Cross's wedding, hailed Elumelu for his support of the Jerry Eze Foundation. In a post accompanying the video, the pastor wrote: "A beautiful evening with the Executives of UBA . That one Friend that supports - Tony Elumelu . Thanks for your support to Jerry Eze's foundation." The details of their discussion were not disclosed, but the clip has sparked widespread reactions.
Public Reactions to the Meeting
The video has drawn mixed opinions from netizens. Some praised the pastor, while others questioned his motives. A user named cuppydat commented: "This is what he likes. Once Nigeria gets better he will be irrelevant." Another, urban'god, said: "We know Jerry Eze is just a businessman trying to meet his weekly quota." SirLaykay added: "At some point, it felt like they were having money-related conversations." However, GSKE2009 defended the cleric: "The richest content creator Jerry Eze in Naija meets one of the richest men. Real recognises real. Both are very successful businessmen." Others criticised his appearance, with abahgar stating: "Look at the dressing of a pastor like some street upcoming rapper. Shouldn't he be bowing down to greet those men instead of the other way round?" ObafemiEmilola1 wished them well, while EMMIX_SHIMAVE noted: "Big man doesn't care if you're a pastor."
Jerry Eze Foundation Grant Programme
In related news, the Jerry Eze Foundation has begun contacting shortlisted candidates for its $525,000 Entrepreneurship Grant programme. This initiative targets 100 young business owners across Nigeria. Successful applicants received notifications on Monday, April 13, confirming their progression to the next stage. The foundation stated that all shortlisted applications will undergo a detailed assessment by its review committee before final funding decisions are made.
Pastor Jerry Eze's YouTube Earnings
Legit.ng previously reported that Pastor Jerry Eze's online digital prayer meetings have generated over N10.6 billion on YouTube. He is currently the highest-earning YouTube creator in Nigeria, with average daily earnings exceeding N7 million. His live-streamed prayer sessions attract millions of viewers, contributing to his substantial online revenue.
