Chris Oyakhilome
Christian Oyakhilome (born 7 December 1963), known as Pastor Chris, is a Christian faith leader, preacher, author, philanthropist, televangelist and president of Loveworld Incorporated. He is recognized as the founding pastor of the Mega Church Christ Embassy and author of the daily devotional Rhapsody of Realities.
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christian Oyakhilome 7 December 1963 Edo State, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Pastor, faith healing minister, television host, author, philanthropist |
| Known for | Global Evangelical Outreach |
| Notable work | Founder, Loveworld Inc |
| Spouse |
Anita Ebhodaghe
(m. 1991; div. 2016) |
| Children | 2 |
| Website | www |
Oyakhilome also organizes large rallies, with some garnering attendance of over 3.5 million. His "healing school" is held periodically every year in Nigeria and South Africa.
Oyakhilome and his church have been accused of spreading anti-vaccine misinformation about HPV, polio and malaria vaccination and in 2021 the Oyakhilome-associated Loveworld Television Network was convicted of making false claims about the COVID-19 pandemic.