Legendary Nigerian juju singer and songwriter, Oluwasina Akanbi Peters popularly known as Shina Peters has disclosed the reason for his ordination as a bishop in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God in 2021.
The musician in a recent interview with News Agency of Agency (NAN) said God instructed the the church leaders to ordain him as the first bishop of the church.
He said the directive was because of his consistent use of hymns in his music and performances “which has led to the conversion of many souls to Christianity”.
Shina Peters noted that he initially tried to avoid the ordination but was eventually arrested by God.
He said, “The Almighty God said that I should be made the first bishop in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God. He told the leaders of the church.”
“God said this is because I am the only musician who has been consistent in using hymns in my music and performances, and with this, I have won many souls for Christ.”
“You know my music is usually taken from hymns. And I tried to dodge the ordination for a while until God finally got me arrested.”
Sina Peters was born on May 30, 1958, in Ogun state. He began his music career in the 1970s, playing in various bands, including the late General Prince Adekunle’s band, “The Supreme Disk and Fans”. He later formed his band, “Sir Shina Peters and His International Stars”, and released his debut album, “Ace”, in 1989.
The singer has won numerous awards for his contributions to Nigerian music. He was awarded the Order of the Niger (OON) by the Nigerian government in 2014. He has also won several music awards, including the Nigerian Music Awards and the African Music Awards.
