Charles Awuzie, once a popular boy preacher, now openly questions the version of Jesus taught in many Nigerian churches. In a conversation on the KAATRUTHS podcast, he shared that his faith didn’t disappear, but shifted away from man-made religious structures. He described two types of gods: one that created man, and another that man created in his image—one that gets angry, demands money, and mirrors human flaws.
Awuzie pointed to the Bollywood film PK as a moment of clarity. The movie didn’t start his transformation, but confirmed what he had already started to think about religion and belief. His spirituality today, he said, is deeply personal, no longer tied to public rituals or labels.
When the conversation turned to artificial intelligence, Awuzie raised concerns about how it redefines intelligence. If machines can now answer exam questions, he argued, then schools should measure how well students ask questions, not how they answer them. In his words, true intelligence will soon be judged by curiosity, not correctness.
Host Ka brought up Awuzie’s strong social media presence, noting both die-hard fans and loud critics. Awuzie admitted that betrayal by people he once helped was more painful than public trolls. Despite the emotional toll, he refuses to quit. “The truth can’t take a sabbatical,” he said. Even when he pauses for rest, he always returns.
On whether he’s motivated by revenge or superiority, Awuzie said his drive comes from passion and empathy, not bitterness. He sees himself as a mirror for others—someone who has made mistakes and now shares his journey so others can learn. He stressed that he’s not trying to prove he’s better than anyone. Instead, he hopes to hold people’s hands through their process of growth.
Asked directly if he’s a threat to the corrupt systems he often criticizes—religious, political, and social—Awuzie didn’t hold back. He denied gaining from any corrupt structure, pointing out that he’s lost valuable relationships, business deals, and supporters because of his views.
He recalled his early days as a student pastor and how communities have always formed around his leadership. He recounted stories, like an old friend who once paid him tithes and was shocked to see how much Awuzie had changed. Despite the shift, Awuzie insists he hasn’t left the people—he simply stepped out of the pulpit to stand among them.
Even during his time as a pastor, Awuzie broke norms. He shared flyers for revival services inside strip clubs in Johannesburg, believing real impact meant meeting people where they were. His message throughout the interview remained consistent: authenticity over approval, truth over tradition.
