“Fruit of Life for ₦1,000?” — Lady Blasts Church for Selling Single Cherry to Her Mother

 

A Nigerian lady has sparked an online debate after calling out a church for allegedly selling her mother a single cherry for ₦1,000, claiming it was the “fruit of life.”

In a video that has since gone viral on TikTok, the visibly frustrated young woman appeared on camera holding the fruit while narrating the unusual encounter. According to her, her mother had attended a religious service and returned home with a single cherry that she had purchased at the church for a thousand naira.

“Tell me why my mother would go to church and they’ll sell this thing for ₦1,000 to her—fruit of life?” she questioned in disbelief.

Clearly upset, she went on to criticize what she described as religious manipulation and exploitation, lamenting the extent to which some faith-based organizations have allegedly taken advantage of their members’ beliefs.

“What is wrong with Africa and this religion thing? They’ve really brainwashed you people,” she added.

Mixed Reactions Online

The video quickly gained traction, triggering mixed reactions across social media platforms. While some users sympathized with the young woman and condemned the commercialization of faith, others defended the church’s practices, pointing out that religious items often carry symbolic value beyond their physical worth.

One commenter wrote:

“It’s unfortunate how some churches turn sacred practices into business ventures.”

Another user, however, pushed back:

“If it was her faith that led her to buy it, then that’s her personal conviction. Let people practice their religion how they see fit.”

Faith vs. Exploitation Debate Resurfaces

This incident has once again reignited the broader conversation about faith-based exploitation, particularly in parts of Africa where deeply rooted religious beliefs can sometimes be manipulated for financial gain.

Critics have long called for greater regulation and transparency in the operations of religious institutions, especially when money is involved in the sale of so-called "anointed" or "miraculous" items. Supporters of such practices argue that spiritual objects can serve as points of contact for faith, and that their value cannot be judged by outsiders.

As of now, the identity of the church in question has not been confirmed, and no official response has been issued.