It’s Not Same Anymore - Lady Who Joined Hallelujah Challenge From Start Says Program Now For ‘Clout’

A Nigerian lady has sparked online uproar after sharing her opinion on how the famous Hallelujah Challenge has completely changed.

In a video now making the rounds on TikTok, she expressed that she misses the early days of the program when it was “just for believers.”

MCC News can confirm that the Hallelujah Challenge is a midnight online prayer and worship session founded by renowned gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey.

It began as a simple Instagram Live praise movement where Christians gathered virtually to worship and pray together.

Over time, it gained massive popularity, drawing millions of participants from Nigeria and beyond.

But in the TikTok video posted by @lifestyle_ng, the lady noted that the program has changed from what it used to be.

According to her, the Hallelujah Challenge once had a deep spiritual focus, but now many people use it as an opportunity to gain social media attention.

She captioned her post: “I miss when Hallelujah Challenge was just for us. No noise, no clouts.”

Her statement quickly attracted thousands of views and comments, stirring a heated discussion among netizens. While some social media users agreed with her opinion, others criticized her for being judgmental.

Those who supported her argued that the event has become too commercialized, losing the sacred atmosphere it once had.

However, others countered that the program has simply grown in popularity and that spreading God’s word through social media should not be seen as “clout chasing.”

As of the time of filing this report, gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey, the convener of the Hallelujah Challenge, has not commented on the lady’s remarks.