A video showing Dolapo Lawal, lead pastor of Zoe Household Global, kneeling before Enoch Adeboye during a recent meeting has sparked widespread reactions on social media.
In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, Pastor Lawal uploaded a clip showing him being led into a room by Leke Adeboye.
Upon seeing the revered cleric, Lawal first prostrated and then knelt to greet Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, before receiving a handshake.
In the video’s caption, Lawal expressed gratitude for the encounter.
“Thank you so much Pastor @lekeadeboye. Yesterday was the highlight of my year so far. It’s a season of Great Grace.”
Mixed Reactions Online
The video quickly circulated across Instagram, X, and other platforms, drawing a mix of admiration and debate.
Some users praised the gesture as a sign of honour and mentorship within Nigerian Pentecostal culture.
One commenter wrote:
“Love this. Thank you Pastor @lekeadeboye. The next generation is connecting, being mentored. I’m excited. Glory to God!”
Another added:
“I love the way the fathers of faith are being honoured. They paid the price over the years. They deserve all the reverence they are getting.”
Others commented on Lawal’s growing influence in the Christian community, noting the attention his ministry has been attracting online.
“What’s wrong with all these new-age Nigerian Christian ladies? Dolapo Lawal is the new one in town abi?” one user remarked.
Another user joked about repeatedly watching the clip:
“If this video were a CD, it’d have scratches by now with the number of times I watched it.”
Several commenters also highlighted the humility displayed in the interaction.
“It’s how Daddy GO also bowed for me. Such humility. More grace Pastor Dolapo,” one person wrote.
Another added:
“Keep being phenomenal, Pastor Dolapo. God prepared and unveiled you for a time like this. There is more.”
The video has continued to generate conversation online about honour, mentorship, and the evolving dynamics between older and younger leaders within Nigeria’s Pentecostal movement.
