Why I Quit Mimicking Bishop Oyedepo — Skit Maker Son of the Prophet Speaks Out" ‎

 

Bishop Oyedepo and Comedian Son of a Prophet smiling 

‎Comedian White Barry reveals intense backlash, emotional toll, and minimal financial returns from mimicking revered cleric.

‎Popular Nigerian skit maker and comedian, White Olasunkanmi Barry, widely known as Son of the Prophet, has finally opened up on why he stopped mimicking the Presiding Bishop of Living Faith Church, Bishop David Oyedepo.

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‎Speaking during an interview on The Teju Babyface Show, Barry disclosed that he was forced to reflect deeply and ultimately abandon the act due to a barrage of hurtful messages from Nigerians, accusing him of crossing spiritual boundaries.

‎ “A lot of people sent in messages saying I was creating curses for myself. They would ask, ‘Did Bishop David Oyedepo really approve this?’ Sometimes I receive some messages and feel so down,” Barry shared.

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‎The comedian admitted the criticism made him question his creative path and intentions.

‎“Some people even said, ‘Why can’t you create your own path?’ And I kept asking, what if my path was to mimic?” he added.

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‎Despite the controversy, Barry emphasized his deep respect for Bishop Oyedepo and made it clear that his decision was not rooted in disrespect, but in personal introspection.

‎ “It has been a great honour and privilege to walk in the steps of God’s servant,” he said, describing the exit as a result of inner conflict rather than external pressure.

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‎Contrary to public assumptions, Barry also revealed that his mimicry of the bishop was not financially rewarding.

‎ “I didn’t make money during that session of my life. I didn’t make money the way people imagine I would have made a lot. The ministrations I attended in total weren’t up to six hundred thousand naira,” he stated.

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‎He further debunked rumours of receiving lavish gifts, noting that some people went as far as confronting his mother.

‎ “At a point, people were confronting my mum that Bishop must have given me over fifty million, and my mum would just shake her head and keep quiet.”

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‎Barry's revelations offer a rare glimpse into the emotional and spiritual challenges creators face while navigating satire, public perception, and religious reverence.

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