Tobe Bakre causes buzz for lifting Pastor Jimmy Odukoya on church altar

A recent video featuring Nollywood star Tobi Bakre and Pastor Jimmy Odukoya has gone viral, stirring diverse reactions online. In the clip, Tobi made an unannounced visit to Pastor Jimmy’s Fountain of Life Church in Ilupeju, Lagos, surprising both the congregation and the pastor.

Pastor Jimmy, who is not only a preacher but also a former actor and the son of the late Pastor Taiwo Odukoya, warmly welcomed Tobi and acknowledged his presence during the service. In a light-hearted moment, he invited Tobi to the altar. What happened next took everyone by surprise.

Tobi playfully lifted Pastor Jimmy off the ground, leaving both the congregation and the pastor astonished. The unexpected act sparked mixed reactions on social media. While some viewers found the gesture amusing and a sign of a close friendship, others felt it was inappropriate for a religious setting.

Pastor Jimmy, however, seemed unfazed, sharing the video with a humorous caption;

“@tobibakre oh, My prayer for everyone is that God will carry you like this month in Jesus name !😂.”

Watch the video below:

Reacting to the video,

@Homiebishop wrote: “Why will he lift a man of God like that it’s disrespectful.”

@Olatu125 wrote: “Any friend of mine that I won’t be able to lift like this and do stuff we used to do before he attained any status of note isn’t my friend. End of.”

@Adorable_Rahmat wrote: “Awwwww, such an awesome moment.”

@funny_aquila wrote: “Abi Pastor Jimmy na G@y too? 🙄”

@tokinigeorge wrote: “Sometimes friends who know when your friend is operating in an official capacity and accord them the respect due. Imagine if Jimmy was president and Tobi just jack him like that in a public gathering just to prove what?”