Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere is a popular spiritual figure born on September 9th, 19??, in Anambra state. He is best known for his comic-style of preaching, which involves cinematic stage plays and highlife music.

I have gathered a handful of information about Odumeje, providing an informative read about his biography, family background, and net worth. Throughout the article, I will often refer to him by his monikers, such as Indaboski and Odumeje. 'Odumeje' means 'God, the one who leads me', a name he received after releasing a track titled 'Odumeje' a few years ago. Some people regard him as a controversial pastor who is always in the news due to his unconventional approach to preaching, particularly on deliverance and healing.
Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, his real name, was born on September 9, 19??, in Onitsha, Anambra State. He is the third child in the family of six children, born to Mr. and Mrs. Pius Ohanaemere. He hails from Orsu Ihete Ukwa in Orlu Local Government Area of Imo State, in the southeastern region of Nigeria. He is described as a controversial, celebrity, and radical Nigerian pastor. He grew up in Fegge/Odoakpu, Onitsha, Anambra State. He is the founder and general overseer of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, also known as the Land of Freedom. His church is situated in Onitsha, Anambra, in the southeastern region of Nigeria.
Odumeje attended Providence Secondary School for his secondary education and had his nursery and primary education in Nweje, a town in Anambra. Due to financial difficulties faced by his mother, who was the family's breadwinner and a petty trader at Upper Iweka, Lagos Park, Odumeje did not attend university. Instead, he learned the leather business to support himself. Despite his religious involvement, he also has a passion for music, acting, and football, which he often displays while preaching.
His involvement in religious activities began in his childhood. As a child born into a Roman Catholic family, Odumeje was a member of a block rosary in his street in Onitsha and also a lead dancer for the block rosary dancing group. In their performances, he introduced gymnastics, making their block rosary center one of the best in Fegge, Onitsha, during those days.
During his early years in Onitsha, Odumeje had a reputation as one of the tough guys in his area, with whom many people were afraid to associate. Thus, it came as a surprise when he abandoned his business on Amobi street in Ochanja to carry a Bible and start preaching in the streets of Fegge.
Odumeje is married to Uju Ohanaemere, and their marriage is blessed with five kids. They welcomed their fifth child, named after the 5G Network, on August 23, 2020. Uju Ohanaemere was born into the family of Rufus M. Ogbatuo in Obinikpa village, Umuobom town, in Ideato South L.G.A of Imo State. Uju's father, Rufus M. Ogbatuo, married two wives and had 11 children (six boys and five girls). Odumeje's mother-in-law, Rose E. Ogbatuo, is the first wife.
During an interview, Odumeje revealed that his mother always saw him becoming a great prophet and backed up her belief with prayers and fasting. This revelation made him a laughing stock, but it made him more devout in his Roman Catholic faith. He worshipped at Sacred Heart Parish, Odoakpu, Onitsha, and later lived with the monks at the Awhum Catholic Monastery in Ninth Mile, Enugu State.
In 2000, he quit his leather business and other ministries he was involved in to start his private evangelism and full-time ministry. His mother remained his financial backbone during the early days. He started Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry on September 10, 2010, in an open space located at No. 14 Osumu Street, Odakpu, Onitsha, Anambra State. He later moved to Okija hall and subsequently to Arodizuogu hall, both in Odakpu, Anambra State. Indaboski's church is now permanently located at No. 88 Bida Rd, City Centre, Onitsha, Anambra, with a seating capacity of over 20,000. As of 2023, his ministry is reported to bring in millions annually for Indaboski. Odumeje often faces criticism for his healing and deliverance practices, which involve throwing people onto empty chairs resembling WWE wrestling moves.
Indaboski's ministry gained popularity in 2019 after a viral video of him performing a smackdown deliverance circulated on social media. He has millions of followers, including popular Nollywood actor Zubby Michael, as well as connections with other actors such as Rita Edochie, Harry B, and Jerry Amilo. Odumeje released a music track titled 'Alabasidi' in July 2020 and collaborated with renowned Nigerian musician Flavour N'abania on a song called 'Umu Jesus Christ.' He has also released songs such as 'Odumeje,' 'Muo Nso na Eburum Agha Abatago,' 'Cyril Dova,' and 'Alabasidi,' among others.
Odumeje gained further fame during the COVID-19 lockdown when a video of him making derogatory remarks about Ichie Pericoma Okoye went viral, drawing anger from many people. The family of Ichie Pericoma and Arondizuogu demanded a public apology from Odumeje, but he refused.
During this period, some people from Arondizuogu went spiritual and announced that Odumeje would die after eight market days. Many awaited the day to witness his death. However, instead of issuing a public apology, Odumeje released a song in his church with Chief Osita Osadebe's beats. In the song, Odumeje proclaimed, 'Ike adighi n'ogwu.'
Zuby Michael publicly renounced his relationship with Odumeje during this time, as people believed he was afraid to die with Odumeje in the predicted eight market days.
Amidst all this, several of Odumeje's videos went viral during the lockdown.
Since his emergence as a WWE pastor, Odumeje has been dubbed the 'SmackDown Pastor.' He has given himself various titles such as 'The War,' 'The Fight,' 'The Lion Himself,' 'Indaboski Bahose,' 'The Liquid Metal,' and more. He is known for his entertaining style. During his WWE-style healing sessions, he is referred to as the 'heavyweight servant of the Most High.'
Prophet Odumeje has been accused of staging miracles, including a make-believe deliverance on the Nwaegbue Family of the Umuakwuelo Kingdom in Etiti Village, Enugu Agidi, Enugu State. Pastor Ashimolowo of Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, described him as a false prophet.
Odumeje has been seen countless times dancing to secular songs while spraying bundles of dollars.
Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, aka Odumeje, is living a wealthy lifestyle. His net worth is estimated to be around ₦800 million. He owns flashy cars and mansions, although his fashion sense is not considered good, he wears expensive shoes. In 2020, he visited Ochanja market after a fire disaster and gave cash gifts totaling ₦4 million to the victims as part of his philanthropic gestures.
The truth is that Odumeje is being loved globally now and he is one of the most popular African pastors on social media today.
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