Prophet Condemns Xenophobic Attacks in South Africa, Warns of Divine Consequences

A Nigerian cleric, Rev. Prophet Dr. Hungbenu Michael Olusegun, Founder of the Celestial Deliverance Church of Christ Worldwide, has issued a strong condemnation of the ongoing xenophobic attacks against fellow Africans in South Africa, describing the violence as unfair, barbaric, and unacceptable among people who call themselves brothers.

In a press release dated April 25, 2026, the prophet also raised alarm over similar hostilities reportedly emerging in Ghana and Togo, where some African nationals are being harassed, imprisoned, and chased away. He questioned the unity that African leaders and citizens have long preached, asking, “Does this act fit us as Africans? Where is the unity we preach?”

Rev. Prophet Dr. Hungbenu reminded South Africa of the sacrifices made by other African nations during the apartheid era. He stated, “History records that several African countries stood with South Africa during the dark days of apartheid. Nigeria, Ghana, Zambia, Tanzania and others sacrificed resources, opened their doors, and fought for your freedom. Is this how South Africa repays that brotherhood? The world is watching. Generations are keeping records.”

On the economic implications of the attacks, the cleric argued that no nation grows its economy in isolation. He said, “Without strangers, without trade, without the movement of skills and labor, no country prospers. Foreign nationals contribute to your markets, your schools, your churches, and your workforce. Chasing them away is chasing away growth.”

The prophet also directed sharp criticism at the South African government, warning that silence in the face of bloodshed amounts to complicity. “Will the South African Government claim it has no hand in this evil? Silence in the face of bloodshed is complicity. We call on President Cyril Ramaphosa and all African Heads of State to stand up now against any system that brings division among us. Africa cannot afford to be our own enemy when the West has kept us in chains for centuries.”

He further condemned the spirit of envy and division driving the violence, asking, “Why are we killing ourselves because of envy and jealousy? We are still slaves to the West economically and mentally, yet we turn our anger on each other. When will Africa be free if brother turns against brother? If today African countries are sending their brothers home out of their land, how safe are we? Individually, no African nation can stand on its own.”

In a prophetic warning, Rev. Prophet Dr. Hungbenu declared, “By the grace of God, it is not far off. A day will come when South Africa and its people will cry for help. They will look to heaven and to their African brothers for rescue. Let us wait and see how God Almighty will respond when those who rejected help now seek it. But it is not my wish that it comes to that. Let us stop this nonsense now and let there be peace.”

Addressing Africans in the diaspora, the cleric urged restraint and respect for host nations. He said, “To all African brothers and sisters seeking green pastures in another man’s land: What is the problem? Why can you not respect your host country? Respect the landowners, respect their laws, respect their culture. Where is your fear of God? Where is the respect for your own nation that you represent abroad? You cannot be in another man’s land and behave without restraint. Please respect yourself so we can all live in peace.”

He concluded with a spiritual appeal, stating, “The God of Africa is not happy when brothers shed each other’s blood. There is no Africa without each other. We need Ghana as much as we need Nigeria. We need South Africa as much as we need Kenya. We need Togo as much as we need Cameroon.”

The prophet called on the African Union, ECOWAS, SADC, and all religious leaders to speak with one voice, urging them to condemn the evil and take action before it consumes the continent. “Enough is enough. Let peace reign,” he said.