The Archbishop of Sokoto Diocese, Bishop Matthew Kukah, has said that Nigerians whose pastors prophesied that they will sing a new song should go ahead and learn the new national anthem.

Speaking at an event, Kukah noted that at the beginning of the year, some pastors prophesied that some people would sing a new song, unaware that the new song is the reinstated national anthem.

Urging them to go and learn their new song, Kukah said, “For those of you whose pastors told you in January, at the beginning of the year that by the grace of God you will sing a new song, now learn the national anthem.''

On May 29, 2024, President Tinubu signed a new bill into law reintroducing the old national anthem, “Nigeria, We Hail Thee”.

Bishop Kukah’s comment caused a huge laughter among the crowd. As the video hit the internet, some Nigerians took to social media to share their thoughts.

Below are some reactions;

senator_archie: This one loud ooo Bishop Kukah

symply_beautiana: Next time when someone pray that you will learn a new song, you will think twice before answering amen

adeifemi02: Na new song abi no be new song??

apostle_gideon_isah: And TInubu donated 70m to you at your fund raising before the election, old man the talk from two side of the mouth

lindaikejiblogofficial: For those of you that your pastors prophesied you will sing a new song, now go and learn the new national anthem- Bishop Kukah tells Christians

iam_bmodel: His sense of humor is top notch

gozie__okeke: Man is not preaching as you'll can see, he is having conversation with the youth and he is obviously joking dem deputy Jesus don dey cry for comment

hanistina: I don’t see it as sarcasm,he’s dissing other pastors. A shame that a Christian is doing this. It’s always about the dichotomy in Christianity. A shame.

Watch a video of Bishop Kukah speaking below.