Shina Peters says he was ordained as a Bishop under God’s directive

Veteran Nigerian Afrojuju musician Oluwashina Akanbi Peters, aka Sir Shina Peters, has revealed how he was ordained as the Bishop of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God in the Iju area of Lagos State under God’s directive.

Sir Shina Peters, who made the revelation in speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said that God chose him because he is the only musician who has consistently used church hymns in his music and stage performances.

He noted that his music is usually taken from the hymns, and has won many souls for Christ.

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He said, “The Almighty God said that I should be made the first bishop in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God. He told the leaders of the church.

“God said this is because I am the only musician who has been consistent in using the hymns in my music and performances, and with this, I have won many souls for Christ.

“You know my music is usually taken from the hymns.

“And I tried to dodge the ordination for a while until God finally got me arrested.”

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