A young man, described in the video as struggling financially, has drawn widespread attention after sending four hundred thousand naira (N400,000) to his pastor, claiming he did so in hopes of receiving more money in return through divine blessings.
In the now-viral video, the man is seen walking to the altar during a church service, responding to the pastor’s public inquiry. The pastor, who appeared surprised, asked him directly: “Are you the one that sent money to me?” The young man replied affirmatively, confirming he had indeed transferred the large sum despite his difficult financial situation.
Pressing further, the pastor asked again, “Are you the one that sent N400,000 to me?” Once more, the man answered yes, drawing murmurs from the congregation. The pastor then inquired if he wanted blessings in return, to which the man responded simply that what he truly desired was “more money.”
At that point, the pastor instructed the man to remove his shoes as part of a symbolic act of faith, which the man obeyed while standing before the altar. The unusual exchange has since gone viral on social media, with many viewers debating the sincerity of both the man and the pastor.
Reactions to the video
Oke Belgium wrote: “Rich man go want more money, he go invest in stocks, shares, businesses. Poor man go want more money he go send money to pastor, religious leader. Make it make sense😀😃😃”
Emmanuel Ole commented: “In Africa, if a wealthy individual wants to increase their wealth, they will typically invest in stocks, shares, or businesses. But if a poor man wants to make more money, he will send money to pastors. Honestly, it doesn’t add up.”
Brian suggested: “Forget all, na format. Next month now the pastor go transfer 2 million for am. Next Sunday he go come testify say na the 400k do am, so other members go con dey put their own money.”
Abel wrote: “The biggest fraudsters in the world are pastors. They have formats even yahoo boys no fit think of.”
Love reacted strongly: “No wooorrry😂 Dem go build this place finish, na you go dey sweep am, as you no wan get sense😂. How much you for give your mama to pray for you? Even people weh dey suffer for street join? PRAY TO GOD YOURSELF too. You carry am go give pastor for purple curtain😂😂 Struggling man ke.”
The viral moment continues to ignite discussions about faith, financial struggles, and the controversial practices of some religious leaders in Nigeria.
Watch the video here…
Struggling man sent pastor 400,000 Naira because he wants more money🧎🏻♂️➡️💔 pic.twitter.com/82ulHkn9rs
— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) September 24, 2025