Tobi Adegboyega Breaks Silence with a Life-Altering Revelation

UK-based Nigerian pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has revealed that he has been privately fighting a life-threatening battle, one he only recently felt ready to share.

In a heartfelt video message addressed to his congregation and followers, the founder of The Nxtion Family (formerly Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church) opened up about a deeply personal health crisis. Adegboyega, who has long been known for his flamboyant style and high-profile engagements, disclosed that he was diagnosed with cancer months ago and has undergone major surgery in the course of treatment.

“I was diagnosed with cancer. Yes, you heard me right,” he said, pausing to allow the words to settle in. “I’ve been dealing with cancer for the past few months or even more. I just had a major surgery, that’s why I am not there today.”

The clergyman, who once held Sunday services attended by celebrities and public figures, described his survival as nothing short of divine. “I have just fought the battle,” he added, “and I feel the verdict to continue life was given to me by God, for a new level, for a new stage.”

Though he has often drawn criticism for his lifestyle and public controversies, Pastor Adegboyega’s emotional message struck a different chord. It was not just a personal revelation—it was a call to action.

As part of his renewed commitment to making an impact, the pastor announced a donation of £100,000 to support cancer awareness and treatment initiatives, particularly for young people. He emphasized the importance of early detection, access to treatment, and the need to talk openly about the disease—especially in African communities where such conversations are often cloaked in silence.

“I didn’t speak earlier because I didn’t want sympathy or distraction,” he said. “But now that I’ve walked through it, I want my story to give strength to someone else.”

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Social media has since been flooded with messages of support, prayers, and well wishes from Nigerians and members of the diaspora. Many were surprised at the revelation, noting that the pastor had remained active online throughout his health ordeal, sharing motivational posts and continuing to lead his church remotely.

The announcement also comes on the heels of a turbulent period for Adegboyega. Earlier this year, he lost an appeal in a £1.87 million fraud case in the UK, and has been facing potential deportation proceedings—a development that has sparked both criticism and defense across media platforms.

Despite the shadows that have loomed over his name in recent times, this new chapter offers a different image: that of a man stripped of spectacle, speaking vulnerably, and seeking renewal.

“I believe I’m still here because God has more for me to do,” he concluded. “This isn’t the end. It’s a new beginning.”

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