Oh to know the ecstasy of Your presence To experience the unbounded abounding of eternal pleasures To at once stand on the precipice of the natural into the spiritual To behold the unfathomable glory that outshines light
The ancients speak of worship-compelling sights at Your throne Would I not like them, be undone to behold Your holiness Oh the sore disappointment of this world’s greatest pleasures For in Your presence, all senses are at once stirred and satisfied
Oh that words could reach the depths of our ever-welling emotions Oh that our mortal hearts could fathom Your resplendent presence Yet Grace permits us glimpses beyond the precipice into rapturous joy And divine providence grants us vocabulary to contain what we cannot explain
While the world chased shadows and ordinary moments, something extraordinary was brewing in the heart of Penspeak Community Unizik. On the 20th of March, 2025, we gathered again—not for noise, not for trend—but for truth. Hosted by the ever-vibrant GodzNiel, the atmosphere hummed with quiet expectation.
And just as the sun crept gently across the sky, Mc Wisdom stepped forward. Words found their rhythm, and voices turned into vessels.The floor opened, and what followed was more than just poetry—it was revelation.
CULTURE This is a culture Where compassion meets conviction, A culture that values the least, the last, the lost Where the humble are lifted, and the proud are pay the cost
A culture of forgiveness, where mercy reigns Where grace is the currency, and love is the aim A culture that seeks to serve, to give and to bless Where the great commandment is lived in the lives of the masses
A culture that welcomes the stranger, A culture that never lacks provisions nor provider
This is the culture of Christ, A culture shown through it act Where love is the foundation, And faith is rooted in hearts
A culture that transforms, That renews and makes new A culture that reflects the beauty, Of a love that’s true But he didn’t stop there, for there was dessert…
ASK
“Ask, and it shall be given unto you A promise from the Father, a truth that’s true In the book of Matthew,thats Jesus spoken words An invitation to seek, to knock, and to be heard
Ask, and you shall receive But do you believe? Do you trust in the goodness of God’s heart? Do you believe that He’s willing move the heavens and the earth!, to act?
In the Psalms, David asks for guidance and light He asks for protection, for mercy, and for might He asks, and God answers, in the most unexpected ways A reminder that he knows the plan he has for you that of good and not of evil,
So, just Ask! and you shall receive But what are you asking for? Are you asking for wealth, for fame, for power? Or are you asking for wisdom, for love, for an hour?
In James, it’s written, ‘You have not, because you ask not’ What is Manna that he cannot give to you,but just come, But ASK, SEEK, KNOCK, REACH AND CLIMB.
He has made provision according to his riches in glory so just … ASK! …, and watch as God pause the heavens and the earth. And he summon FAVOR to come to you from everything that has breath. So,Ask! and you shall receive, that’s not just a spoken word to you But a promise from the Father,who is fair and true.” Just hold on to faith,no fear, and believe that he hears!
And while we were still in awe of the delicacy he dropped before us, Deelight waltzed through the door, wielding her pen like a sword, ready to butcher our thoughts…
A PRAYER IN THE STORM…
In the rain that soaks through my skin Bound by thunders that shake my fragile heart Teach me to number my days… Teach me to be ignorant to the complacent ways.
School me properly in your faith-like expertise. School me to discern between your rebuke and a tease. Illuminate my parietal and occipital lobes To creatively craft out not just what is but is to come Illuminate this momental sea fitted with blue strobes.
Teach that I don’t rise after the storm but in the storm Oh refiner, purify my originality…no be to dey form. Sharpen my will like a blade forged in the furnaces of adversity Instruct me on the steps to take to glorify my very own deity…
Numb the norms in my storm till the waves conform Their tweet storm of opinions will quickly escalate into a firestorm of controversy, eventually leading to a hailstorm of backlash from the public. For what is dead may never die… It is only transformed to conform to the image of that which was beheld.
This is my prayer..
Our hearts bare, our souls in need of repair, maybe next month we’d find the solace we need, in words coated in sugar and honey and pressed firmly against our lips…
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?
Don’t say “Yes Lord” When your actions say “No” Don’t live to please the flesh Above the ONE who says “me first!”
Go to the scriptures and learn from King Saul A man anointed by God but lived to please his subjects first
God was put in second place For he chose to please his people above His God
He lost not only his crown but also his throne His honour and his life all gone in a flash
For Jesus said “No man can serve two masters He will love one and hate the other Therefore let no one or thing compete with God Or take His place in our hearts Turn it to prayer right now
Nothing says I am a treasure, better than the King of kings dying for me For He paid the ultimate price When He got slain on the cross Only the blood of Jesus would do Nothing more, Nothing less
I dream of a day when my smile won’t be an illusion, A day where there’s an alignment between my emotions And the carvings they make on my face, A day where my mind bears the fruits of joy and happiness, A day when my soul isn’t a carcass infested by fear, A day where my heart isn’t a timed bomb waiting to explode, A day where my spine isn’t grabbed by anxiety, A day when my scars aren’t just painful memories but wise lessons, A day when my healing is the path for someone’s healing, A day where the palpitations in my heart are from good news
So, while I wait for my dreams to hatch Into a reality I can feel in my palms, I’ll wear this smile, A smile that’s not the disposition of my heart A smile to cloak the tremors of my mind, I won’t lose sight of the hope I have in my Master’s Touch, The touch that stopped the bleeding of 12 years, That moulded new pairs of eyes for the blind That will bring me to the day when my smile is not an illusion But till then, I’ll sit here, deeply rooted in HIS word.
In a world full of compromises And the Called are blending in And we can no longer separate the wheat from the chaff When so much pressure rests like a huge weight On the weary backs of the saints And there are treasures at stake The battles rage on Between light and darkness Beyond the seen world and more in the heavenlies Yet, in all these, To the ones who have not kissed Baal Who will not to him bow Our Master whispers: Stand Still.
In a time when the second coming of Jesus Christ Seems like a fairy tale, passed on from one generation to another Where the world has become busy with trivialities And many now have opinions about the Word of God, unsolicited, opposing and tainted with deception Painted for mass reception Leading to gloom and doom Sponsored by the ruler of darkness, blinding minds with his art of deception, To the few soldiers marching on, our Commander cries: Stand Still!
Though the enemy throws his fiercest darts, And fires his blazing arrows Mounting on and causing chaos Flashing now and then, enticing damnable vanities Parading his tainted, costly riches and goods In exchange for righteous souls Hear our Saviour’s caution now For our Redeemer still says, “focus on me” and: Stand Still.
When branched shoots lie on deep roots Great oaks grow. Little acorns were great faiths sown.
A coat to cover Multitudes of many colours.
Cross-heirs is how the Messiah chose. A host of those he would save Would have to die The irony of Calvary
So when he sent that which is sharper than two edged swords, He loaded unsuspecting calibers.
Cavaliers never to carve a lie To carve a life in the after-death Whip devils another tail to tuck They were the Calvary sent to talk
So make no mistake When you see a tree and then see the snake There is still an obedience we can reach and take If only we would bite from the tree of life We would never get burnt on a stake.
God directs We are just his actors So with one little faith sown His mighty Oak sprouts.
Christ a poet 