Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, has stirred reactions online after his funny response to being described as the richest pastor in the world.
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The moment was captured in a video that has since gone viral, drawing attention from social media users.
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Video Captures Exchange With Stephen Akintayo
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The video, shared by Christian content creator Sonoftheprophet, showed Bishop Oyedepo in a conversation with Stephen Akintayo, a Nigerian entrepreneur and inspirational speaker.
During their discussion, Akintayo made a bold claim about the cleric’s wealth and global standing.
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‘Richest Pastor in the World’ Comment
In the clip, Akintayo confidently told the bishop, “You’re the richest pastor in the world, sir,” adding that the claim had appeared on Forbes and other platforms.
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The statement immediately caught the attention of those present and later sparked debates online.
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Oyedepo’s Hilarious Reaction
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Rather than accepting or debating the claim, Bishop Oyedepo responded humorously.
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With a smile, he replied, “Where did you mark it?”
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His reply instantly threw the room into laughter and became the highlight of the video for many viewers.
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Netizens React to the Viral Moment
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Following the video’s circulation, social media users took to the comment section to share their reactions and opinions.
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Oyedepo’s Wealth and Global Influence
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Bishop Oyedepo is often described as one of the wealthiest pastors in the world.
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Forbes in 2011 estimated his net worth at about $150 million, ranking him as the richest Black pastor at the time.
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He founded Living Faith World Outreach Ministry in 1981, which has grown into one of Africa’s largest Christian ministries.
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The Faith Tabernacle, where he holds three services every Sunday, remains the largest church auditorium on the continent.
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Assets and Institutions Linked to the Cleric
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Reports have also linked Bishop Oyedepo to multiple assets, including four private jets, homes in the United States and London, Dominion Publishing House, and two universities in Nigeria.
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