In a ceremony that turned heads across Nigeria, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin bid a grand farewell to his beloved mother, Mama Asetu Fufeyin, who passed away at 104 in May 2025.
The burial, held in mid-December in her hometown of Aleibiri, Bayelsa State, featured stunning decorations, massive crowds under purple canopies, and floral tributes befitting a centenarian.
But what stole the spotlight, and ignited fierce online debate was the gleaming gold-plated casket.
Social media buzzed with estimates pegging its value at over 150 million naira, roughly $94,000, based on its luxurious shine and reported lightweight design.
Critics quickly pounced, calling the display tone-deaf amid Nigeria's soaring inflation and widespread poverty.
Many questioned how a prosperity gospel preacher, whose ministry thrives on tithes and offerings, could justify such opulence when followers struggle daily.
Defenders, however, saw it as a heartfelt cultural tribute, honoring an elder who lived a full century with dignity.
No official word from the prophet or Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry on the casket's exact cost or material has surfaced yet.
The event underscores the ongoing divide over clerical wealth in tough times, lavish send-offs for the mighty, while many wonder if the blessings truly trickle down.
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