EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS: Ohis Ojeikere, Anwuli Ojeikere
DIRECTOR: Ohis Ojeikere
MAJOR CAST: Ohis Ojeikere, Laurel Olu-Egbor, Lawrence Oyor, Apostle Arome Osayi, Bishop John C.W., Pastor Gideon Mba, Anwuli Ojeikere, Nwankwo Paul Chukwudi
LOCATION: Nigeria, Kenya, USA
YEAR: 2025
REVIEWER: IFIOKABASI OKOP
NB: This review contains spoilers.
This third installment in the Prophet Suddenly – The Music Minister series follows the rise and tragic spiral of a gospel music minister whose greed, lust, carelessness, and disobedience to God eventually lead to his downfall.
The film arrives amid recent conversations around gospel music ministers charging large sums to minister in churches. While some condemn the practice outright, others argue that these ministers serve in the temple and deserve their wages. Yet others believe that only God should determine whether a minister charges or not.
Although Prophet Suddenly 3 was shot before these debates became widespread (especially with gospel artists now suing their record labels), it is a timely contribution to the conversation. Importantly, the movie does not answer the question: Should a gospel minister charge to minister at churches? Instead, it explores the deeper issue – the intent behind such decisions.
Minister James, played by Muyiwa Ohis Ojeikere, is undoubtedly anointed, but his fame feeds his greed. In his very first scene, he refuses to minister at a church simply because they hadn’t completed payment of his honorarium.
What an introduction!
He ditches that church with cold indifference and heads to a bigger church where the pastor gives him a huge honorarium. If gospel ministers act like this in real life (which I sincerely pray they don’t), the body of Christ has a serious crisis.
On the surface, Minister James’ story is a cautionary tale of what happens when a man of God drifts into carnality. But on a deeper level, it depicts the spiritual warfare that rages behind the scenes for the soul of every servant of God. You may be doing great exploits for the kingdom, but the devil is always strategising, and if you live in sin, you are already within his grasp.
There are many lessons to take from this film, but the most important one for me is this: BE ACCOUNTABLE TO YOUR SPIRITUAL MENTOR.
If Minister James had walked in obedience, humility, and transparency with his pastor, he would not have met his Waterloo. Yet, I appreciated that his path back to God was done the right way. Many live in sin and think that simply confessing to God is enough. NO! James 5: 13–15 explains the power of confessing your faults to a righteous man whose prayer is powerful and effective. Minister James did just that. Apostle Arome Osayi’s character prayed for him, and the bondage was broken. If he had not humbled himself, confessed, and sought prayer, he would still be in chains.
MUSINGS
What I Loved
The Soundtrack & Sound Design
For a film centered on a gospel music minister, Prophet Suddenly 3 did well. The original soundtrack and sound effects were immersive, pulling the viewer into the emotion of every scene.
The Locations
Normally, I roll my eyes when Nollywood movies span 3 to 4 countries because it feels unnecessary especially if it adds nothing to the story. But here, it worked. Minister James’s global trips reinforced his obsession with fame and money. He had to fly to Kenya to show the depth of his greed, and his collaboration with a U.S. label made his global ambition believable.
Lawrence Oyor’s Performance
He can act—no debate. I enjoyed watching him in the last season of Abattoir, and in Prophet Suddenly 3, he delivered again. His portrayal of an earnest fanboy was both hilarious and oddly heartbreaking.
The Acting
The cast size grew significantly in this installment, and everyone came prepared. Even the extras were performing like their rent was due. Comic timing, especially from Minister James’ manager (Nwankwo Paul Chukwudi), was impeccable. By the way, I indeed caught Damilola Mike-Bamiloye in a tiny cameo.
The Cameos
Apostle Arome Osayi’s presence is a given. I loved that his character continued to serve as a moral compass for Minister James. The other pastors, despite limited screen time, delivered convincingly. Rev. Dinna Osayi’s cameo was also a pleasant surprise.
Bishop Baazu
Played by Bishop John C.W., this character was deeply unsettling. He played the two-faced bishop so well that his evil stares were chilling.
WHAT COULD’VE BEEN BETTER
Character backstory
How did a young man raised under a godly pastor fall so far into greed and lust? Was it only the manipulation of Miokukusheshe (Laurel Olu-Egbor) that caused this? A clearer depiction of negative influences (perhaps another minister) would have made the descent more believable.
More Music, Please
For a movie about a gospel singer, we got a few ministrations. That short scene where he ministered “Holy, Holy, Holy” was beautiful. More songs like that would have enriched the film.
The Ending Was Too Abrupt
I needed closure. What happened to his band? Did he confess, repent, and reconcile with them? What about his fiancée (Anwuli Ojeikere)? Did she stay, or move on? The epilogue was thought-provoking, but I still wish these side stories had been resolved more clearly.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Prophet Suddenly 3 – The Music Minister taught me a lot and reminded me of lessons I had forgotten. It took on a heavy theme, exposed uncomfortable truths, and pointed us toward restoration through humility and accountability. It’s spiritually intense and socially relevant. If you haven’t watched it yet, what exactly are you waiting for?
Christ a poet 