“Thunder Fire!” Eucharia Anunobi Blasts “Global Shame” Cleric Over Explosive Dating Lies

Veteran Nollywood actress and evangelist Eucharia Anunobi has unleashed a blistering rebuke against Apostle Psalm Okpe, the US-based cleric who ordained her, following explosive claims in a leaked audio that they shared a five-year romantic affair. The controversy erupted from a private phone conversation between Okpe, founder of Fresh Oil Ministry International Church, and Pastor Martins Ugbulu—ex-husband of fellow actress-turned-pastor Chikere Nwafor—that surfaced online around January 1, 2026. In the explicit recording, Okpe bragged about intimate escapades, alleging he dated Anunobi while involved with Nwafor, using crude language that implicated several female religious figures. ​

Leaked Audio Ignites Firestorm

The viral clip, now exploding across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, captured Okpe and Ugbulu in a lewd exchange boasting about alleged bedroom conquests with Nollywood stars turned ministers. Anunobi’s name dominated headlines as Okpe claimed their relationship spanned over five years, painting a scandalous picture of overlapping romances. Public outrage swelled quickly, dragging Okpe’s past into the spotlight—including a 2016 Benin hotel room death of gospel singer Yvonne Omoarebokhae, where he was detained for two months after leaving her unattended. ​

Okpe’s Hasty Apology Falls Flat

Facing massive backlash, Okpe rushed out a video apology, labeling the audio “disturbing” and his words “careless hearsay” unfit for Christian stewards. He expressed regret for embarrassing or maligning anyone but stopped short of retracting specifics, insisting the chatter was unverified gossip. Despite this, netizens and celebrities dismissed it as damage control, with the clip amassing millions of views and fueling debates on clerical hypocrisy. ​​

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Anunobi’s Fiery TikTok Retaliation

Refusing to stay silent, the 60-year-old Anunobi went live on TikTok, branding Okpe a “monumental global shame” whose confession proved divine intervention. “God has disgraced the man who tried to tarnish my image… May the thunder of God fire everyone writing negatively,” she thundered, vowing eternal silence for her detractors and bloggers amplifying the lies. Her unapologetic defense rallied fans, who flooded comments with support, turning the scandal into a broader conversation on faith leaders’ accountability. ​

Social Media Erupts in Outrage

Reactions poured in from across Nigeria and the diaspora, with #PsalmOkpeScandal and #EuchariaAnunobi trending as users dissected the audio’s implications for Heaven’s Gateway Ministries and Fresh Oil Church. While some defended Anunobi’s fiery tone as righteous, others questioned the evangelical world’s moral facade, demanding deeper probes into Okpe’s history. The saga shows no signs of cooling, promising more twists in this clash of Hollywood glamour and pulpit power. ​