A popular Nigerian pastor, Apostle Emmanuel Iren of Celebration Church International, has sparked massive reactions online after claiming that the superhero Superman is a “fallen angel” and a “demon” disguised through storytelling.
In a sermon clip that went viral on Thursday, July 23, 2026, the pastor said: “Superman the superhero is a fallen angel. His real name is Kal El. Mention the names of angel that you know; Michael, Gabriel. See they all end with ‘El’. He is a demon they made you love with storytelling. Moses was a water bender, Elijah a fire bender.” Watch D Video Here ➤
Apostle Iren, whose church is based in Lagos, used the example during his teaching to warn Christians about the spiritual influence of movies and cartoons. He pointed out that Superman’s story starts with him falling to earth, linking it to the idea of fallen angels. He also compared other characters like Thor to traditional deities.
The clip has spread quickly on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok, with many Nigerians sharing and discussing it.
Reactions from Nigerians and netizens
Many people found the message surprising and funny. Some agreed with the pastor’s warning about being careful with what we watch.One user on X wrote: “This is deep. We need to be mindful of what our children watch.”
Another commented: “Pastor don spoil Superman for me o. I go think twice before watching again.”
