Media personality Toke Makinwa has explained why she no longer pays tithes, citing concerns about how some Nigerian churches handle finances.

Speaking on WithChude, she said many churches appear financially self-sufficient, funding lavish projects while operating like untaxed family businesses.

Her new stance contrasts with her 2020 view of tithing as a “divine partnership.”

“I stopped paying tithes to the church because all the churches I know are rich,” she said.

Makinwa revealed that she now redirects her tithe money to direct aid, including paying rent, supporting widows, and covering medical bills, though she still makes occasional church donations.

See how people reacted below

@Olayinka_135___"Even person weh get don wise, u go see those pastors dick riders in the comment section now trying to defend the pastors interest
No near me with your comment o, I fit deck u"

@nation1404___"Do what suits you best. If paying it works for you, don’t stop. If it doesn’t then stop. All these influencers can lie too much."

@GreenwayRecords___"And you people on the mic and give this type of person to be talking?This one has no positive impact on society. Wouldn't it be better if the mic was switched off?"

@Biigmaaccee___"Your tithe actually make these churches richer. . The earlier you realize that churches are business organization the better for you."

@Mcwiseman2__"Oya show us how many hospitals and window’s home have you gone since you stopped paying tithes."

“I stopped paying tithes to the church because all the churches I know are rich” — Media personality Toke Makinwa

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