Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the founder of Love World (Christ Embassy), has made public statements regarding the departure of a number of well-known gospel musicians from his ministry, including Sinach, Joe Praize, Frank Edwards, Eben, and others.
Before leaving Christ Embassy, these singers started their musical careers there. Restrictions on ministering outside of the church were cited in numerous sources as the reason for their departure.
For instance, it was believed that Sinach’s frequent attendance at Christ Embassy decreased as her worldwide career took off, which apparently annoyed Pastor Chris. He allegedly asked her to come back and get involved in the church’s music ministry again, but she refused.
Pastor Chris Speaks Out
In a now-viral video, Pastor Oyakhilome explained that he stopped working with these artists because they were no longer focused on celebrating God.
He noted that he had tried to correct them, but when they refused to align with his vision, they parted ways.
His Statement:
“Why did this happen? The church was turning into a place of entertainment rather than a house of prayer where God’s word was truly celebrated. These singers were not winning souls; they led praise but left when it was time for prayers. The music in the church started to change—it became worldly. They performed for themselves, celebrated themselves instead of God, and even began charging fees for their singing. They became professionals who made money from the church, and many pastors did not realize that this was how the world was creeping into the church.
“Initially, I celebrated them, but when I made a shift toward a different direction, they refused to change with me. That’s when I had to let them go. God was speaking to me, showing me this was not the right path. I told them the Lord wanted us to do things the right way, but they had become too focused on their newfound popularity and financial gains. They didn’t want to follow me anymore, so they chose a different path. I hope they find their way back and repent because they are no longer worship leaders.”
