“God Will Silence Them” – Eucharia Anunobi Fires Back At Pastors Over Leaked Audio
By Yahaya Idris
Renowned Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi, has unleashed a fiery response to a leaked audio recording featuring two prominent pastors, vowing that divine intervention will silence her critics.
The veteran thespian, known for her bold persona and unapologetic lifestyle, took to social media on Wednesday to clap back at the clergymen whose private conversation has sparked widespread controversy.
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In the viral clip, Pastors Psalm Okpe and Martins were heard allegedly gossiping about a woman’s “indecent behaviour” tied to a clandestine affair, with Anunobi’s name, and that of her partner, Apostle Johnson Chikere, dropped in the damning exchange.
The audio, which surfaced online earlier this week, has ignited a firestorm across Nigerian social media platforms, drawing reactions from celebrities, netizens, and religious figures.
Pastor Okpe, identified as the lead voice in the recording, is heard disparaging the actress in graphic terms, linking her to moral lapses and questioning her relationship with Apostle Chikere, a respected clergyman and Anunobi’s spouse.
The conversation, purportedly from a private pastors’ meeting, paints a picture of ecclesiastical intrigue, with Pastor Martins chiming in to amplify the allegations.
Sources close to the matter say the tape was leaked by an anonymous whistleblower disillusioned with the pastors’ conduct.
Anunobi, 58, wasted no time in addressing the scandal during a live Instagram session viewed by thousands.
“God will silence them. They think they can drag my name in the mud with their leaked wahala, but the Almighty has my back,” she declared, her voice laced with defiance.
The actress, who has weathered personal storms including a high-profile divorce and health battles, accused the pastors of hypocrisy.
“These are men of God hiding behind pulpits to peddle lies. Let heaven judge,” she added, urging her followers to pray against “spiritual busybodies.”
The scandal has exposed fault lines within Nigeria’s celebrity-pastor nexus, where Nollywood stars and clergy often intersect through marriages, endorsements, and shared events.
Anunobi’s union with Apostle Chikere, whom she married in a lavish 2022 ceremony, has been a focal point for admirers and detractors alike.
Critics have long whispered about the compatibility of a “secular” actress and a man of the cloth, with the leaked audio now fuelling those narratives. Neither Pastor Okpe nor Pastor Martins has publicly responded as of press time, though unconfirmed reports suggest they may issue a joint statement.
Social media erupted with divided opinions, as #EuchariaAnunobi and #LeakedPastorAudio trended nationwide. Supporters rallied behind the actress, hailing her resilience with comments like “Eucharia no dey carry last, pastors wey dey gossip?” While some defended the pastors, claiming the audio was doctored, others called for accountability in religious circles.
“If men of God can’t keep private talks private, how dem go lead us?” one Twitter user lamented. The clip has racked up millions of views on TikTok and WhatsApp forwards.
This is not Anunobi’s first brush with public scrutiny. The Enugu-born screen diva rose to fame in the 1990s with sultry roles in films like Glamour Girls, earning her a reputation as Nollywood’s original bad girl.
She later pivoted to evangelism, founding the Eucharia Anunobi Ministry and authoring books on faith and relationships. Her transformation has won her a loyal following, but also invited skepticism from conservative quarters.
The leaked audio threatens to reopen old wounds, testing her dual identity as actress and apostle’s wife.
Nollywood observers say the incident underscores the perils of fame in Nigeria’s gossip-driven entertainment industry.
“Leaked audios are the new currency, pastors, actors, politicians, nobody is safe,” noted media analyst Tunde Ogunlowo.
As the story gains international traction on platforms like YouTube, questions swirl about the motives behind the leak.
Was it revenge from a disgruntled church member, or a calculated bid to tarnish Anunobi’s image ahead of her rumoured comeback project?
While Anunobi remains unbowed, promising more revelations, the controversy highlights tensions around morality, privacy, and power in Nigeria’s public sphere.
Will the pastors apologise, or will this escalate into a full-blown feud?
For now, the actress’s rallying cry “God will silence them”, echoes as her shield against the storm.
