Where was Oshoffa buried?
Where was Oshoffa buried?
October 19, 1985Samuel Oshoffa / Date of burial
Where did Oshoffa died?
Lagos, NigeriaSamuel Oshoffa / Place of death
How big is imeko?
Imeko Afon is a Local Government Area in the west of Ogun State, Nigeria bordering the Republic of Benin. Its headquarters are in the town of Imeko at coordinates 7°29′00″N 2°53′00″E….
| Imeko Afon | |
|---|---|
| • Local Government Chairman | Fadipe Yaya Akande (APC) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,711.43 km2 (660.79 sq mi) |
| Population (2006 census) |
Where is Celestial located?
It is located in the Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria, very close to the border with Benin. Celestial City is known as “Jerusalem” by the celestials. The city has potential as a tourist location….
| Celestial City, Imeko | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1985 |
| Founder(s) | Samuel Oshoffa |
How did Odo Oshoffa die?
Oshoffa died on 10 September 1985 after being involved in a car accident where everyone in the car died.
What happened to pastor Oshoffa?
He took on two partners for the church, Reverends Alexander Abiodun Bada and Samuel Ajanlekoko. Oshoffa died on 10 September 1985 after being involved in a car accident where everyone in the car died. He was buried at Celestial City, Imeko.
How did Oshoffa’s church grow in Nigeria?
The new church grew rapidly, and it gained followers across West Africa and the world. The church was estimated to have several million followers in 1998. In Nigeria, Oshoffa was sold a large piece of land after the owner was assisted by a “holy man’s” intervention in a dream with a legal dispute.
Where is Samuel Oshoffa now?
Samuel Bilewu Joseph Oshoffa (October 11, 1909 – September 10, 1985) was the founder of the Celestial Church of Christ after reportedly resurrecting people from the dead. He founded the church in 1947 after being lost for three months near Porto-Novo in Benin. The church now has its main offices in Bénin and Nigeria.
