Chris Oyakhilome

==Controversies==

Oyakhilome has garnered attention for his advocacy of faith healing as a potential solution for [[HIV/AIDS]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Hundreds share testimonies from virtual healing services with Pastor Chris |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/10/15/hundreds-share-testimonies-from-virtual-healing-services-with-pastor-chris/ |access-date=15 February 2024 |work=[[P.M. News]]}}</ref>

Oyakhilome has been accused of preaching the [[prosperity gospel]] and using his followers for money, stating that those who donate to his ministry will be rewarded with wealth, health.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.dw.com/en/preachers-of-prosperity-faith-as-business/a-38936708 |title=Preachers of prosperity: faith as business |last=Aarni Kuoppamäki |date=22 May 2017 |work=[[Deutsche Welle|DW]] |access-date=29 December 2019}}</ref> However he has responded to criticism by stating that "true prosperity comes from spiritual growth and adherence to God's principles, not mere material accumulation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nigeria |first=Guardian |date=2024-03-16 |title=Pastor Chris on prosperity gospel: "It is about how you live your life" |url=https://guardian.ng/news/pastor-chris-on-prosperity-gospel-it-is-about-how-you-live-your-life/ |access-date=2024-03-21 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}}</ref>

Oyakhilome also supports YouTube-propagated [[conspiracy theories]], including a video he posted linking the Corona Virus with the 5G mobile network rollout and a conspiracy of the "[[New World Order (conspiracy theory)|New World Order.]]"<ref>{{Cite news|last=Orjinmo|first=Nduka |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-52189785|title=Nigeria's mega-churches adjust to empty auditoriums|date=8 April 2020|publisher=BBC News|access-date=14 April 2020|language=en-GB}}</ref>

In March 2021, his television network Loveworld received guidance from British regulators, acknowledging areas for improvement in adhering to broadcasting rules regarding information about coronavirus.<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Pastor Chris Leverages Tech to Reach a Global Audience - THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/03/05/how-pastor-chris-leverages-tech-to-reach-a-global-audience |access-date=11 March 2024 |website=www.thisdaylive.com |language=en}}</ref>