How a church cancelled my performance over ‘shredded jeans’ outfit – Eben

Gospel singer Eben has opened up about being withdrawn from a church performance due to his appearance in shredded denim jeans on his album cover.

Speaking in an interview with Chude Jideonwo, the singer expressed shock and disappointment, stating that all arrangements for the event had been finalised before the church committee objected to his outfit, deeming it unsuitable for a Christian minister.

Eben explained that the jeans were not revealing or inappropriate, but the church committee felt it didn’t align with their expectations.

“They had already invited me for their convention, and everything was arranged. Then they saw my album artwork where I wore a shredded denim jean.”

“The organiser called me, very upset, and mentioned that the committee felt they could not accept me as a minister due to the type of jeans I was wearing. They said it wasn’t suitable for a Christian,” Eben shared.

He had served in ministry for over 20 years and reflected on how people sometimes prioritise appearances over faith or message.

Eben urged churches to prioritise genuine worship and spiritual guidance over clothing choices, saying true ministry is about leading people to God, not judging how someone dresses.