Media personality Adigun has sparked conversations on social media after criticising the growing trend of church photographers taking pictures of worshippers during services without their knowledge.
In a post that has since gone viral, Adigun expressed frustration after discovering that a photograph of him taken during a church service had been uploaded to his church’s Facebook page.
His comments have resonated with many social media users, reigniting discussions about privacy, consent and the increasing use of photography during religious gatherings.
Adigun recounts discovering his photo online
Expressing his displeasure, Adigun wrote, “This pandemic of church photographers snapping you pisses me off like mad. Are we here to worship or snap pictures?”
He went on to reveal what triggered his reaction.
Later, he added, “Literally just saw myself on my church’s Facebook page looking hopeless.”
The post quickly gained traction, with many users sharing similar experiences of unexpectedly appearing in photos published by churches on social media.
Mixed reactions trail viral post
Adigun’s remarks have generated divided opinions online. While some users agreed that churches should seek worshippers’ consent before posting their images online, others argued that photography has become part of documenting church activities and community engagement.
Several commenters suggested that churches create designated media-free areas for members who prefer not to appear in photographs, while others maintained that worship should remain the primary focus during services.
The viral post has continued to fuel broader conversations about balancing digital outreach with the privacy expectations of worshippers.
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