Gospel singer Ebuka Songs has preached love and forgiveness amid backlash over his appearance on tiktoker Peller’s livestream.
Ebuka, who became a trending topic after the session aired, posted photos of himself on Instagram on Wednesday with a caption that appeared to address the controversy.
He wrote: “LOVE ALL, HATE NONE ❤️ I LOVE YOU ALL AND I KNOW YOU LOVE ME TOO 🤭. ‘Little children, you are of God [you belong to Him] and have [already] defeated and overcome them [the agents of the antichrist], because He Who lives in you is greater (mightier) than he who is in the world.’ 1 John 4:4 AMPC.”
Recall that during the livestream, Ebuka led a short worship session, singing some of his popular songs. However, things took a controversial turn when Peller mimicked speaking in tongues and altered the lyrics, a move many Christians online considered irreverent.
The backlash was swift, with several notable voices in the Christian community criticising Ebuka for participating in what they described as an unserious atmosphere.
Evangelist Kesiena Esiri accused the singer of mocking sacred things, saying:
“How can you explain to me that somebody who says he sings for God… was with one clown mocking tongues, mocking prophecy…”
Apostle Tolu Agboola also described the appearance as “a misrepresentation of spiritual realities” and questioned why Ebuka would allow the sacred to be trivialised in such a space. He further cited a previous incident where he ministered at the same event as Ebuka and observed a dry spiritual atmosphere following his session.
Online, the criticism intensified as netizens demanded to know who Ebuka’s spiritual authority or mentor is.
One X user wrote: “We want to know who Ebuka’s father in the Lord is. Because this can’t continue. We must protect the altar.”
However, some came to Ebuka’s defence, calling the backlash harsh and unnecessary.
One viral tweet read: “Y’all are dragging Ebuka for sitting with a secular person on live like Christ didn’t walk into Zacchaeus’ house or chill with Matthew the tax collector. Relax.”
Among those who backed the singer was Apostle Johnson Suleman, who said in a post:
“I’ve seen the video. Ebuka meant no harm. He’s young, on fire, and navigating uncharted spaces. Instead of tearing him down, let’s stand in prayer for him. We need such bold moves to be backed with power.”
Ebuka himself responded with a calm but pointed message, addressing both the criticism and his commitment to spiritual growth.
He said: “I appreciate the corrections from fathers and voices I respect. However, I won’t allow myself to go down like how other mentors have died and gone down by the criticisms of other so‑called men of God. I am a young boy in my early 20’s, I have time, I could have chosen to live my life how I wanted but decide to follow Jesus.
“What were you doing when you were my age? You were an occultist and sinner. My intent was never to desecrate what is sacred but to be a light in a dark place. I believe in correction and I remain open to being groomed for greater impact. Pray for me.”
