LAGOS — The online narrative took an unexpected turn this weekend after a circulating video showed Prophet Uebert Angel in a relaxed, cordial moment with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome — directly contradicting weeks of criticism from those insisting Angel had distanced himself from major Christian figures.
For nearly a month, social media chatter had been building. A number of commentators argued passionately that Prophet Angel “should have” attended Pastor Benny Hinn’s recent conference, using his absence to fuel assumptions that he was either withdrawing from global Christian platforms or avoiding certain leaders altogether. Some of the commentary grew surprisingly bold, with critics framing his absence as evidence of a supposed rift.
But all of that dissolved almost instantly.
The newly surfaced footage — a brief clip showing Angel speaking warmly with Pastor Chris at what appears to be a private, invitation-only engagement — quickly flipped the conversation on its head. The same voices that once claimed he was “isolating himself” suddenly fell silent, while others began offering revised interpretations in real time.
Supporters, on the other hand, felt vindicated.
Many noted that ministry relationships are often nurtured away from public cameras.
“You can’t judge everything by what you see online,” one follower remarked. “These men of God meet privately long before the public ever becomes aware.”
The surprise was not just in the meeting itself, but in the casual ease between the two leaders — a detail that stood in direct contrast to the suspicion critics had been building.
As of now, neither Prophet Angel nor Pastor Chris has issued a statement regarding the encounter, and there is no indication that either intends to address the social media commentary directly. Still, the brief moment caught on camera has been enough to reframe the public conversation and serve as a reminder that much of what happens in high-profile ministry simply does not unfold on the internet.
The clip’s ripple effect continues, with many now reconsidering their earlier assumptions — and others acknowledging, perhaps reluctantly, that they spoke too soon.
