Famous gospel musician Bidemi Olaoba has apologised to white garment churches after his appearance in a video caused uproar on social media.
In an interview with Pastor Leke Adeboye on the television programme “Confession Box with PLA,” Olaoba said that she was uncomfortable performing in churches that employ incense and fragrances.
Olaoba, while responding to a question on places he would never perform had earlier said,
“There are many places I would not like to perform or minister. Such places have to do with turari and lofinda (meaning incense and scent or perfume). I wouldn’t want to go back to those places.
“And there are some places that when you get there you will know that ‘mo to wo leni’ (meaning I have entered into this already). There was a church we went to where the pastor was saying with boldness,’All you women in the church the day I allowed you to see my laps…laughter’. The church is in this Lagos.”
He added that he was speaking about his discomfort with certain customs during prayers and services, not with white garment churches in particular.
He advised people to watch the entire YouTube video in order to fully get the context.
Olaba said:
“Whilst I urge you to search, watch, and analyse the full video on YouTube, please allow me to urge you to disregard such insinuation. The body of Christ is one and indissoluble to which I am a proud member.
“I have been commissioned by the author and finisher of my faith to be an instrument of praise that will bring the saint and the sinners to the presence of God for salvation. One Love, God bless you.”
Stating his connections with the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC), Olaoba focused his respect for the broader Christian community and reaffirmed his commitment to serving as God’s vessel for praise and unity.
“I have a lot of friends that are from the church. Three of my band members are from the Celestial Church of Christ. So, I have nothing against CCC because I believe that the body of Christ is one.
“The church I was referring to when I was asked that question was not even a white garment church in the first place. And I didn’t mention white garments in the video. Please I like you to watch the full video to understand the full context. I was trying to avoid the name of that church and that was why I didn’t want to mention the name.
“That was why I qualified them with those things that I said in the video. So, I want to urge you to please go watch the full video on YouTube. So that you can understand it fully.
“I had ministered at the Lully Concert which happens to be a mega concert of CCC. I have a lot of friends that are from the church. Three of my band members are from the Celestial Church of Christ. So, I have nothing against CCC because I believe that the body of Christ is one as I said earlier.
