"Showing Me As An Alhaji”: Pastor Adeboye Speaks on AI Photo of Him as Muslim
- Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the RCCG has expressed his creation of the AI-generated photos showing him as an alhaji who went to Mecca
- In the video, the RCCG GO was putting on an Islamic white garment, suggesting that he had just finished performing Hajj in Mecca
- The cleric was said to have acknowledged the image during the first Holy Ghost Night of the new year, held on January 4
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has commented on the trending AI-generated picture of him dressing like an Alhaji.
Social media was recently bombarded with the image of Adeboye putting on Islamic garments, suggesting that the pastor was in the Holy Land of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
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According to Vanguard, Adeboye acknowledged the image during the first Holy Ghost Night of the new year, held on January 4. With a wry smile, he remarked, "I'm sure many of you saw that picture showing me as an alhaji." The image sparked widespread attention and debate online, with many expressing shock and amusement at the manipulated image.
What is the meaning of Alhaji?
For those unfamiliar, an alhaji is a male figure who has completed the Hajj rituals on a holy pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. The female counterpart is referred to as an alhaja. The image of Adeboye as an alhaji was likely intended to be humorous or thought-provoking, but it also highlights the potential for AI-generated content to be misused or misunderstood.
Adeboye's response to the image was characteristically calm and measured. By acknowledging the image without expressing outrage or indignation, he demonstrated his ability to rise above the fray and maintain a sense of humour, even in the face of misinformation or manipulation.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of verifying information and being cautious when sharing or consuming content online. With the increasing sophistication of AI-generated content, distinguishing fact from fiction is becoming increasingly difficult. As such, it is essential to approach online content critically and seek out trusted sources of information.
Adeboye under fire over comment on exchange rate
Legit.ng earlier reported that Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the general overseer of the RCCG, has been criticized for his comment on the naira-to-dollar exchange rate.
The RCCG Daddy GO had claimed that one dollar would have turned into N10,000 if not for him and some others praying against it.
Some Nigerians have started reacting to the revelation of the cleric on social media; most of them are condemning his comment.
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