Why I was ordained bishop of C&S church – Shina Peters

Shina Peters, the legendary Nigerian juju singer, has revealed the reason behind his ordination as a bishop in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God in 2021.

In a recent interview with NAN, the 66-year-old musician said God instructed the leaders of the church to ordain him as “the first bishop of the church”.

He said the directive was because of his consistent use of hymns in his music and performances “which has led to the conversion of many souls to Christianity”.

Peters admitted that he initially tried to avoid the ordination but was eventually “arrested” by God.

“The Almighty God said that I should be made the first bishop in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God. He told the leaders of the church,” he said.

“God said this is because I am the only musician who has been consistent in using hymns in my music and performances, and with this, I have won many souls for Christ.

“You know my music is usually taken from hymns. And I tried to dodge the ordination for a while until God finally got me arrested.”

Born in Ogun state, Peters’ career began at a young age when he played with friends under the handle of Olushina and His Twelve Fantastic Brothers.

He taught himself the piano and later joined Ebenezer Obey’s band.

He would later leave Obey’s band to join General Prince Adekunle as a guitarist.

Adekunle’s band played in Lagos hotels such as Western Hotel, Palm Beach, and Executive Hotel. When Adekunle was ill, Peters acted as lead singer.

He later left Adekunle to form Shina Adewale, a band with Segun Adewale. The duo soon split.

Peters put out albums with Segun Adewale in the 80s before eventually forming his Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars.