Several pastors and members of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) have voiced their displeasure online following a viral video featuring content creator James Brown inside one of their churches.
According to reports by Legit.ng, James Brown shared a video showing himself receiving prayers while dressed in a female outfit called a sutana at a white garment church. Social media users claimed that the visit was a deliverance session, but Celestial Reality Check (CRC) clarified the matter on its official Facebook page.
The page explained that James was at the church to receive prayers for success and blessings, not for spiritual deliverance. In their statement, CRC noted:
“JAMES BROWN DELIVERANCE February 1st, 2026. Prophet Eze Timothy, who oversees CCC Orisun Iye Parish, Alpha and Omega, at Alhaji Opeloyeru Street, off Senukoro Aiyetoro, Ado-Odo/Ota LGA, Ogun State, is aware of James Brown’s male identity and his preference for cross-dressing. The video posted online was a genuine prayer session, not a staged performance. Initially labeled as a deliverance by some Instagram blogs, CRC has since clarified that it was a prayer for success and blessings. The Shepherd appears to focus on James Brown’s success rather than deliverance. The controversy arises from his attire during the session and its circulation online. Authorities, including the CCC Task-Force Office in Ogun State, the Prophet and Prophetess Council, and the Shepherd’s Disciplinary Committee, may need to provide guidance to prevent abnormal practices from becoming normalized.”
In response, Segun Glorious, a cleric at the church, criticized the video, stating that James Brown’s appearance does not reflect CCC beliefs. He said:
“My concern is that this act of shame is taking place in a church building that is yet to be completed. This individual should not exploit the church for content while the building remains unfinished. While leadership struggles continue within the church, the global perception of CCC is being negatively affected. For non-members, I want to emphasize that this content does not align with our doctrinal teachings.”
Another cleric, Michael Abatanwa, also condemned the incident on Facebook:
“As a shepherd and member of CCC, I believe James Brown’s actions are inappropriate, and the Shepherd must be questioned by church authorities. Such behavior is not permitted in CCC anywhere in the world.”
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Read some comments below:
@Lanre Sammy:”A man put on female sutana….woli Bali won tun pase asekini……. Stomach calling Prophets.”
@Aigbe Osariemen Precious:”This act is very bad on the image of the church, na even 4 corner they wear am.”
@Abigail Adewumi”What did I just watch father Lord. The Woli sef need deliverance oo. “Na four corner he even wear…..Kai with her rumple dress.”
@Olori Sarah:”Deliverance indeed , why is he wearing woman Garmet.”
@Abigail Adewumi:”You sure say God called you abi na ur belle called you.
