“Hii Ni Kanisa Aina Gani?” Kenyans React After Video Captures Such Members Dancing to Secular Music

A video showing church members dancing energetically to secular music during a Sunday service has sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans.

A section of social media users questioned about the kind of entertainment being introduced into places of worship. The footage shared online was recorded at Pastor Victor Kanyari’s Salvation Healing Ministry.

It captured a lively moment when congregants abandoned their usual sitting positions and joined the dance as a popular dancehall riddim played inside the church.

According to reports, Pastor Kanyari decided to play the music for his congregation, creating an unusual atmosphere that saw both young and older worshippers freely displaying their dancing skills.

Some members were seen gyrating their waists and moving their bodies to the rhythm, while others appeared excited as they joined in the energetic session.

The video quickly attracted attention, with Kenyans expressing different opinions about whether such music and dance moves were appropriate during a church service.

A section of social media users criticised the scene, arguing that churches should maintain an atmosphere that reflects Christian teachings and respect for places of worship. Some critics referred to biblical verses as they questioned the decision to introduce secular entertainment into a religious gathering.

Others, however, appeared amused by the footage, with several making jokes about the unusual church experience. Some joked about attending the service to enjoy the entertainment, while others compared the dancing to what happens in entertainment clubs.

This is not the first time Pastor Kanyari’s church has attracted public attention over unusual activities during worship.

In March 2026, reports indicated that the preacher had sparked reactions after singing the secular song Mafrrmbanya by Breeder LW and Unspoken Salaton during a church service.

In September 2026, Kanyari also responded to Kenyans who had been comparing his church to a nightclub because of its lively services. He said he had seen the comments but was not bothered by the criticism.

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