Media entrepreneur and politician Dele Momodu has opened up about his deeply religious upbringing, revealing that he was born into a family of devoted Christians and was regarded as a child of prophecy during his early years.
Speaking during an interview from 3:13 on Nevon HQ, on Tuesday, 7 July, 2026, Momodu recounted how his parents were committed prayer warriors and members of the Aladura Church, a branch of Christianity known for its emphasis on prayer, prophecy, and spiritual practices. He explained that his birth and early childhood were shaped by strong religious beliefs and traditions observed by his family.
Reflecting on his upbringing, Momodu said, “My parents were prayer warriors. I was born in aladura church what we call ‘spiritual church’ in Ile-Ife. I was a child of prophecy for the first 3 years of my life, razor did not touches my head.”
According to him, the decision not to cut his hair during his first three years was tied to the prophecy surrounding his birth and the religious convictions of his parents. He suggested that the practice reflected the spiritual significance attached to his early life and the expectations placed on him by those around him…See More