The Lead Pastor of The Goodness Nation Ministries, formerly The Refinery Church International, and Provost of the Refined Academy, Pastor Harrison Ayintete, has exchanged words with Nigerian rapper and singer, Skales over his recent crossover testimony at Harvest International Church.
In initial comments shared on social media, Pastor Ayintete raised concerns over how Skales’ testimony, particularly its link to the song “SHAKE BODY”, was highlighted by his church.
He asked, “God blessed SHAKE BODY ke? Shey God won’t bless porn like this, at this rate? Abi God don dey bless Yahoo? I think this testimony shouldn’t be on the pulpit because what message is it passing? That we can sing songs that promote ungodliness and God blesses it?
“Same issue I had with when Rema testified at Christ Embassy publicly. It puts the church in a very difficult place! If a young man left church into the world and has now become a global star, he brings his money to church and we celebrate him publicly, what message are we passing to choir members who serve the Lord dutifully?
“These issues are quite sensitive! We must be careful what we promote and make testimonies in God’s house!”
Reacting to the post, Skales accused the pastor of being judgmental and attention-seeking.
“Focus on your own church then… if I choose to testify and I go to a church and I am not judged, it’s their business, you are not God … thou shall not judge … Abi which bible you dey read ehn gbenusi pastor,” he wrote.
He added, “He wants to use me enter blog … you’re not coming for me but you’re posting my picture up and down… we all know damn well you wish you from Harvesters as well.”
In another post, Pastor Ayintete addressed Skales directly, stressing that his comments were about church representation rather than a personal attack on the singer.
“Dear @youngskales, since you reached me privately, I must clarify that you and I don’t have a personal relationship, so a private chat isn’t appropriate. The conversation isn’t even about you—it’s about your local church,” he wrote.
He added, “I honestly think your church shouldn’t project your testimony on ‘SHAKE BODY.’ It doesn’t promote spiritual growth, devotion, or maturity. Your story, as presented, doesn’t inspire Godliness.”
The pastor further clarified, “I have no issues with you, dear brother. If you share your testimony on your own platform, that’s entirely your business, you have the right to enjoy the fruit of your labour. But when music that promotes immorality is presented as a testimony, it sets the wrong example for younger people seeking God’s blessings through similar paths.”
Concluding with a call for discernment, Pastor Ayintete said, “I believe in the best of you, sir, and I hope your local church can be more thoughtful about what they present as testimonies. Otherwise, we risk encouraging ungodly behaviour disguised as Godliness.”
