Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, founder and president of Christ Embassy, publicly named Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk as key figures behind the launch of the church's new electric vehicle range, branded Tsion. The remarks came during The New Economy Unveiling 2026 with Pastor Chris, an economic and innovation-focused programme, and have ignited widespread online discussion about faith and commercialisation.
Gratitude to Billionaires
During his address, Oyakhilome expressed warm gratitude to both billionaires for their personal involvement in making the project a reality. "You know when we got started on the Wall Street thing, Jeff Bezos was very helpful," he said. "Elon Musk, so amazing. Thank you so much. Thank you for what you did, your personal attention."
He also acknowledged his "Squad," though he kept specifics close to his chest, hinting that a fuller revelation was on the way. "It's difficult to talk about all this without mentioning you. I just have to hold back a little bit but come November," he added, promising to reveal more details about the collaboration in November.
Online Reactions and Debate
The video of the remarks, which emerged online on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, quickly divided opinion, drawing responses from both admirers and critics on X. Some users questioned the commercialisation of the gospel, while others defended the church's industrial ventures.
@TheGunnersD3n wrote: "I don't even know how I feel about this. When did the gospel get so commercialised to this extent? And this is coming from someone who was a founding member at the start of Christ Embassy. Quite sad." @Israel_Denson questioned: "Is this not the same pastor whose members have refused financial investments because they were told that, Jesus is coming more than soonest? I want to understand this pls."
@Ojeviews_ng pushed back against the critics: "When dey build auditoriums people say what about factories, now they're building industries same people are saying misplaced priorities! What do men want ?" @OmotolaAdeyink1 was more amused than anything else: "Na this kind support dey make history ?. Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Pastor Chris in one sentence? This collaboration no be small thing o — Hollywood should already be writing the script." @Favouritegirl_S simply said: "There are levels to these things o ?"
Context and Previous Reports
Legit.ng also reported that Pastor Chris Oyakhilome lashed out at the viral controversy in the Christian music sector. He reacted to Timi Dakolo and Pastor Femi Lazarus' disagreement on whether gospel singers should charge for their services. The cleric's comment also sparked mixed reactions online.
The unveiling of the Tsion electric vehicles marks a significant step in Christ Embassy's divestment into technology and industry, as previously reported by Legit.ng. The full details of the collaboration with Bezos and Musk are expected to be revealed in November, leaving fans and critics buzzing with anticipation.
