Nigeria as a country abound with a lot of talents. The country’s population was ones rated as the happiest despite several things working against happiness in the country. The country has also been described as the most religious and by all means it merits the description.

There are thousands of churches and mosques in the country. The churches and mosques range in size from tiny mushroom neighbourhood churches to huge ones with big cathedrals and branches all over the country.

The men and women behind these faith based organisations have succeeded in influencing their followers in almost all aspects of their lives. One of the ways is fashion. Don’t be surprised that many of the popular styles of fashion around originate from pastors.

Here are  five good examples of such pastors influencing the fashion scene in the country:

1.  Chris Oyakhilome

Chris Oyakhilome is the founding president of Believers’ Loveworld Incorporated, also known as “Christ Embassy”.

 

2. Chris Okotie

Christopher Oghenebrorie Okotie is a Nigerian televangelist and the pastor of the Household of God Church International Ministries, a Pentecostal congregation in Lagos. The musician-turned-pastor has a unique style of dressing that has influenced a lot of his congregation members.

 

3. T. B Joshua

Temitope Balogun Joshua, popularly known as T. B. Joshua, is a prophet and founder of Synagogue Church of All Nation. He is known for simple dressing simply. The 53-year-old is known for his short afro hairstyle, his mouth-fencing goatee and his love for patterned shirts.

 

4. Matthew Ashimolowo

Matthew Ashimolowo is the Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre in London. He is popular for his consistent punk haircut and his love for simple gold chain with the cross pendant.

 

5. Tunde Bakare

Tunde Bakare is a Prophetic-Apostolic pastor. He is also an active politician. He is known to rock nice native dresses suspected to be influenced by his affinity for politics.