A Nigerian Catholic priest, Bishop Godfrey Igwebuike Onah, recently became a trending topic online after a clip of his sermon at the burial of the late actor Junior Pope went viral. The burial took place in Ukehe, Enugu State, on May 17, where Bishop Godfrey officiated the mass.

Catholic Bishop Trends Online As He Borrows Line From Skepta and Portable’s Hit to Preach in Church

During his sermon, he creatively borrowed a line from the popular song “Tony Montana” by Portable and Skepta to convey his message.

In the video, Bishop Godfrey can be heard saying, “We don’t know also whether his account balance was as long as the letters of Shokolobangoshay.” This unexpected use of a line from a secular song caught the attention of many, leading to a flurry of reactions online.

Watch the Video of Bishop Godfrey’s Sermon

Many people praised Bishop Godfrey for his ability to stay current with popular culture, while others noted that the term “Shokolokobangoshe” predates its use by the musicians.

Comments from social media users included:

niyi_obasa: “Bishop dey listen to secular.”
chiinaazaa: “Is either u people don’t read or understand just want play daft. The word SHOKOLOKOBANGOSHE was not coined by Zazu and whoever that other guy is.”
iyagi_001: “E sabi that part pass Portable self…”
st__blackson: “Shokolokobangoshe was a wise character in West African folklore who had answers to everything.”
waywardboys.: “This man sabi.”
iam_macswan: “That has been in existence before the birth of both.”
big_angel0: “This bishop na Tiktoker.”
djslyfly: “Damnn, you are young. Shokolokobangoshe is an old story. There are more than 3 songs with that in the 90s.”

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Bishop Godfrey’s use of a familiar and humorous reference demonstrates his ability to connect with his congregation in a relatable way, bridging the gap between traditional religious teachings and contemporary culture.

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