Five Nigerians Emerge As Richest Pastors In Africa - Forbes

Date: 19-12-2012 4:31 pm (11 years ago) | Author: franel
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«§» 19 December 2012

Africans view the wealth of men of God from different perspectives. While some think there’s nothing bad living a good life filled with abundant wealth, others believe men of God are just supposed have enough, and that their calling doesn't require luxury spending.

Whichever way you choose to look at this, everyone has a right to their opinion.
Here are the five pastors Forbes think are the richest in Africa.



1. Bishop David Oyedepo

Affiliation: Living Faith World Outreach Ministry, aka Winners Chapel

Estimated net worth: $150 million

David Oyedepo is Nigeria’s wealthiest preacher. Ever since he founded the Living Faith World Outreach Ministry in 1981, it has grown to become one of Africa’s largest congregations. The Faith Tabernacle, where he hosts three services every Sunday, is Africa’s largest worship center, with a seating capacity of 50,000. Oyedepo owns four private jets and homes in London and the United States. He also owns Dominion Publishing House, a thriving publishing company that publishes all his books (which are often centered on prosperity). He founded and owns Covenant University, one of Nigeria’s leading tertiary institutions, and Faith Academy, an elite high school.


2. Chris Oyakhilome

Church: Believers’ Loveworld Ministries, a.k.a Christ Embassy

Estimated net worth: $30 million – $50 million

Last year, the charismatic preacher was at the center of a $35 million money laundering case in which he was accused of siphoning funds from his church to foreign banks. Pastor Chris pleaded no wrongdoing and the case was eventually dismissed. His church, Christ Embassy, boasts more than 40,000 members, several of whom are successful business executives and politicians. Oyakhilome’s diversified interests include newspapers, magazines, a local television station, a record label, satellite TV, hotels and extensive real estate. His Loveworld TV Network is the first Christian network to broadcast from Africa to the rest of the world on a 24 hour basis.


 3. Temitope Joshua

Church: Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN)

Estimated net worth: $10 million – $15 million

Nigeria’s most controversial clergyman is also one of its richest and most philanthropic. T.B Joshua heads the Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN), a congregation he founded in 1987, which accommodates over 15,000 worshippers on Sundays. The Pastor has remained controversial for several years for his inexplicable powers to heal all sorts of incurable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, cancer and paralysis. For miracle-craving worshippers, it’s the perfect seduction. The church currently has branches in Ghana, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and Greece. In the past three years, he has given over $20 million to causes in education, healthcare and rehabilitation programs for former Niger Delta militants. He owns Emmanuel TV, a Christian television network, and is close friends with Ghanaian President Atta Mills.


 4. Matthew Ashimolowo

Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC)

Estimated net worth: $6 million – $10 million

In 1992, Foursquare Gospel Church, a Nigerian church, sent Ashimolowo to open a satellite branch in London. But Pastor Matthew had other ideas and decided to set up his own church instead. Today, his Kingsway International Christian Center is reportedly the largest Pentecostal church in the United Kingdom. In 2009, the church posted profits of close to $10 million and assets worth $40 million. Ashimolowo earns an annual salary of $200,000, but his real wealth comes from varied business interests including his media company, Matthew Ashimolowo media, which churns out Christian literature and documentaries. Ashimolowo’s representatives did not respond to a request confirming his net worth and ownership of all these assets.


 5. Chris Okotie

Church: Household of God Church

Net worth: $3 million -$10 million

Pastor Okotie made his first success as a popular pop musician in the 80s. He found the light, embraced the bible and set up the Household of God Church, one of Nigeria’s most flamboyant congregations. His 5,000 member church consists predominantly of Nollywood celebrities, musicians, and society people. He contested and lost Nigerian presidential elections for the third time this year under the Fresh Party, a political party he founded and funds. An automobile lover, he owns a Mercedes S600, Hummer and Porsche among several others.


Posted: at 19-12-2012 04:31 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
- ela214 at 19-12-2012 04:52 PM (11 years ago)
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gud for them,hope they make heaven,n not earthly riches.
Posted: at 19-12-2012 04:52 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- micc at 19-12-2012 06:03 PM (11 years ago)
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Am not surprise even top 10 should come from Nigeria because that is the moving business now
Posted: at 19-12-2012 06:03 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- micc at 19-12-2012 06:10 PM (11 years ago)
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Am not surprise even top 10 should come from Nigeria because that is the moving business now
Posted: at 19-12-2012 06:10 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- tanglefree at 19-12-2012 06:15 PM (11 years ago)
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I thank God for their lives.It is the lord's doing and it is marvelous in our sight.
Posted: at 19-12-2012 06:15 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- pchinedu20 at 19-12-2012 06:30 PM (11 years ago)
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Okotie ,,,,flexing Pastor
Posted: at 19-12-2012 06:30 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- mary11 at 19-12-2012 06:48 PM (11 years ago)
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Am sure their members will also emerge as d poorest in Africa too

Posted: at 19-12-2012 06:48 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- torrejon_men at 19-12-2012 07:04 PM (11 years ago)
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Blessed be the name of our Lord
Posted: at 19-12-2012 07:04 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- PidginMOUTH at 19-12-2012 07:06 PM (11 years ago)
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 Cool Cool Cool
Posted: at 19-12-2012 07:06 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- slimderek at 19-12-2012 07:31 PM (11 years ago)
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Thief People
Xcept TB Joshua
http://.com

Posted: at 19-12-2012 07:31 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie
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- chicco77 at 19-12-2012 07:32 PM (11 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes Roll Eyes
Posted: at 19-12-2012 07:32 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- paulohking at 19-12-2012 07:34 PM (11 years ago)
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Not bad, the Lord is good
Posted: at 19-12-2012 07:34 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- softkid at 19-12-2012 07:36 PM (11 years ago)
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pastor oyedepo why have 4 private jets when you can have just one good one.
Posted: at 19-12-2012 07:36 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- dallasp at 19-12-2012 07:37 PM (11 years ago)
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Chei...... Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked Shocked...........I go open church tomorrow
Posted: at 19-12-2012 07:37 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- winace at 19-12-2012 07:50 PM (11 years ago)
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Hmmmm ok o speechless
Posted: at 19-12-2012 07:50 PM (11 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- sonjohn994 at 19-12-2012 08:07 PM (11 years ago)
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Just Imagine,see Scammers Grin Grin Grin
Posted: at 19-12-2012 08:07 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Sourboy at 19-12-2012 08:17 PM (11 years ago)
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Chuche is money oo
Posted: at 19-12-2012 08:17 PM (11 years ago) | Newbie
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- micc at 19-12-2012 08:22 PM (11 years ago)
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 Roll Eyes
Posted: at 19-12-2012 08:22 PM (11 years ago) | Hero
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- kelvin500 at 19-12-2012 08:34 PM (11 years ago)
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there is a south american president,earns about 10grand dollz,he takes about 1500 and gives the rest to charity.
these men can't tell anybody bullshit,what lord's doing?Huh?
Posted: at 19-12-2012 08:34 PM (11 years ago) | Upcoming
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- trolling at 19-12-2012 08:52 PM (11 years ago)
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the "church" is a business, y do u think its called a den of thieves
Posted: at 19-12-2012 08:52 PM (11 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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