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Emmanuel Iren Biography, Education, Career, Controversies, And Net Worth

Toluwalope | November 12, 2024 | Find It | No Comments

Emmanuel Aniefiok Iren, better known as Emmanuel Iren, is a Nigerian preacher, gospel artist, and songwriter, born on December 18, 1989. He is the founder and senior pastor of Celebration Church International (CCI), headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. Besides his pastoral work, he is also a prominent figure in gospel music, having released multiple songs and albums that inspire his followers worldwide.

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Emmanuel Iren Profile

Name	Emmanuel Iren
Real Name	Emmanuel Aniefiok Iren
Date of Birth	18 December 1989
Age	35 years
State of Origin	Akwa Ibom State
Tribe	Ibibio
Nationality	Nigerian
Occupation	Preacher, Gospel Artist, and Songwriter
Religion	Christianity
Marital Status	Married
Net Worth	$300,000
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Educational Background

Emmanuel Iren completed his primary education at Saint Bernadette’s Nursery and Primary School in Ipaja, Lagos, and Queen’s Choice Nursery and Primary School in Ikotun, Lagos. He then attended Doregos Private Academy for his secondary education. Iren holds a bachelor’s degree in Building Technology from Covenant University and later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Lagos.

Career

Emmanuel Iren began his ministry in 2008 while still an undergraduate at Covenant University, starting a fellowship called Triumphal Youth Fellowship. This initiative rapidly expanded, leading him to establish a full-time ministry. In November 2012, he launched Life Triumphal Church, later rebranded as Celebration Church International in 2014. CCI now has a global presence, with over 15,000 members across 30 branches in Nigeria, the UK, Canada, and the USA.

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In music, Emmanuel Iren made his debut with the Outburst Music Group’s Kerygma album in 2017. His involvement in gospel music continued to grow, culminating in his 2022 album Apostolos: Sounds of Transition, which featured collaborations with well-known gospel artists such as Sinach, Nosa, and Judikay. The album achieved success, climbing into the top 10 on Apple Music shortly after its release.

Controversies

The controversy around Emmanuel Iren arose when he responded to Peter Obi’s comments about church night vigils. Obi had suggested on a podcast that churches replace frequent vigils with evening shifts to improve productivity.

Iren, while respectful of Obi, disagreed, arguing that no church holds vigils daily and that faith activities shouldn’t be seen as less productive than other pursuits, like going to the gym. He urged his congregation to value their devotion, pointing out that government leaders should consider citizens’ challenges before critiquing religious practices. The exchange stirred debates on faith and productivity in Nigeria.