Pastor Victor Kanyari has once again set social media abuzz after turning a Sunday church service into an unexpected dancehall experience by playing riddim music for his congregants.
The controversial preacher, known for his unconventional approach to ministry and ability to generate online conversations, surprised worshippers when dancehall beats took centre stage during a service at his Salvation Healing Ministry church.
A video from the Sunday, November 8, service showed the preacher introducing the energetic music as congregants responded enthusiastically.
Some worshippers could be seen dancing and enjoying the moment, creating an atmosphere that resembled a dancehall party more than a conventional church gathering.
The unusual scene quickly attracted attention online, with Kenyans expressing mixed reactions over Kanyari’s decision to incorporate dancehall music into a Sunday service.
While some social media users questioned whether secular music belonged in a place of worship, others appeared entertained by the preacher’s creativity and willingness to embrace modern entertainment.
The incident also reignited discussions about the changing nature of church services, particularly among younger congregations who enjoy contemporary music and energetic forms of worship.
Kanyari has previously found himself at the centre of similar conversations following videos of his lively church services.
In September 2026, the preacher responded humorously to online criticism from people who had compared his church to a nightclub because of the energetic dancing witnessed during services.
Rather than appearing offended, Kanyari seemed comfortable with the comparisons, embracing the attention that his unconventional ministry continues to attract.
In March 2026, he also generated conversations after singing parts of the secular song Mafrrmbanya by Breeder LW and Unspoken Salaton during a church service.
The moment attracted attention from social media users, with some questioning his choice of music while others found his actions entertaining.
The preacher has also previously organised unusual activities at his church, including a nyama choma-themed service in October 2025, further demonstrating his unconventional approach to engaging congregants.
Kanyari, who has built a reputation as one of Kenya’s most talked-about televangelists, has frequently attracted public attention through his sermons, social media activities and unusual church events.
His latest dancehall-inspired service has once again divided opinion, with some Kenyans insisting that churches should maintain traditional worship practices while others believe there is room for contemporary music and entertainment in religious gatherings.
As conversations continue online, the incident has added another memorable moment to Kanyari’s growing list of viral church activities, reinforcing his reputation as a preacher who is rarely far from public discussion.
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