- Gospel singers Nathaniel Bassey and Victoria Orenze penned emotional tributes after US activist Charlie Kirk was gunned down
- Bassey prayed for the deceased to rest in the Lord, while Orenze declared that truth cannot be killed
- Many Christians online described the killing as a wake-up call for believers to stand boldly for their faith
The news of the death of American conservative activist and media personality Charlie Kirk has reached Nigerian gospel circles.
It has left singers Nathaniel Bassey and Victoria Orenze visibly shaken.
Kirk, 31, was shot dead while addressing a political debate event in Utah on Wednesday, September 10.
Nathaniel Bassey, Victoria Orenze pay tribute to slain US activist, Charlie Kirk. Photos: @victoriaorenze/@nathanielblow/IG.Source: Instagram
Authorities described the incident as a targeted assassination, sparking widespread condemnation in the US.
However, beyond politics, his death has deeply affected Nigerian gospel stars,t beyond politics, his death has touched Nigerian gospel stars who saw him as more than just a political voice.
On Instagram, Nathaniel Bassey kept his tribute brief but weighty.
He wrote:
“Pained. Rest in the Lord, Charlie Kirk.”
For Bassey, whose ministry often emphasizes intercession, his post read like a prayer for peace and consolation for the family left behind.
Victoria Orenze, however, went all out in her tribute. In a lengthy, fiery post, she described Kirk as a “true soldier of Christ” whose death only strengthens the Christian mission.
She wrote:
“Truth cannot be killed! Truth cannot be silenced! Truth cannot be stopped.”
Orenze added that Kirk’s wife and children are covered by the comfort of the Holy Spirit, while calling on Christians to take his death as a reminder that “we are clearly in the last days.”
Read their tributes here:
Fans mourn Charlie Kirk
TheTalk.NG compiled the reaction of netizens below:
@ms_jiji:
“Are we sure we understand what this man stands for ?”
@favouredbygo:
“Maam do you just support people because they say they are christian/born again or do you actually test their spirit, look at their fruit and discern? Do some research on this man and some of the things he said and stood for and ask yourself if his fruit is representative of Christ. I am just shocked by the people some of our African leaders support as representatives of Christ.”
@cecilmokodir:
“He said its good to have some gun deaths every year so as to protect the Godgiven privilège in his interviews on debate on gun control. His last word was gun violence”
@hildamerryheart:
“With what we’ve heard about this man, are you sure this man was a true soldier of Christ?”
@mo_town.peksy:
“This was the same dude who said if he ever saw a black pilot, he’d be worried. What truth did he have ?”
Kirk was shot dead while addressing a political debate event in Utah on Wednesday, September 10. Photo: UGC.Source: Twitter
Trump mourns Charlie Kirk
TheTalk.NG eamournsrlier, reported that President Donald Trump mourned his slain ally Charlie Kirk
The US leader said, as shared via the White House’s verified X (formerly Twitter) page:
“The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead. No one understood or had the Heart of the Youth in the United States of America better than Charlie. He was loved and admired by ALL, especially me, and now, he is no longer with us. Melania and my Sympathies go out to his beautiful wife Erika, and family. Charlie, we love you!”
Source: TheTalk.NG
