A fresh controversy has drawn attention to the relationship between Christian comedians and brothers, Femi Ajewole, popularly known as Alfa Sule, and Ayo Ajewole, better known as Woli Agba.

The latest development centres on allegations by Alfa Sule that Woli Agba has taken over their late father’s church, renamed it and removed traces of their father’s legacy.

The claims have renewed interest in the brothers’ long history together, their work in Christian drama and the circumstances surrounding Woli Agba’s eventual departure from the ministry.

Femi Ajewole, popularly known as Alfa Sule, is an evangelist, actor and the founder of Christ Chosen Vessels Dance Drama Ministry, an evangelical drama group based in Ibadan, Oyo State.

His younger brother, Ayo Ajewole, popularly known as Woli Agba, became one of the most recognisable faces associated with the ministry.

The brothers became known for combining Christian evangelism, drama, dance and comedy, with their productions attracting audiences in churches and through recorded films.

The ministry began in 2002 with about 10 members and later grew significantly. The name “Alfa Sule” became widely associated with the group after one of its popular productions, while Woli Agba became known for his popular prophet character.

The brothers worked together for years through Christ Chosen Vessels Dance Drama Ministry.

In a 2017 interview, Woli Agba said the concept for the group came from his elder brother, Femi, and that he joined the initiative as Woli Agba.

He described the ministry as a platform for propagating the gospel through comedy and drama.

The ministry eventually became popular beyond church stages, with productions such as Take Heed helping to establish the brothers as prominent figures in Christian entertainment.

Alfa Sule remained the leader of the ministry, while Woli Agba’s popularity grew through his performances and, later, social media comedy.

Woli Agba had previously spoken about his separation from Alfa Sule in a September 27, 2022 interview with Pastor Funke Felix-Adejumo on Navigate with FFA.

Reflecting on his departure from their shared ministry, the comedian said he did not leave his elder brother willingly, insisting that he loved him and had no plans to abandon the ministry.

He said many people misunderstood what happened, but he viewed the separation as part of God’s plan for his life.

“I didn’t leave my brother, I love my brother, I couldn’t have left him. I don’t know maybe he just pushed me out to purpose.”

Woli Agba said he initially struggled with the decision because it came around the time he got married.

“Get out can mean get up or get there. Though I didn’t find it funny when he asked me to leave, not knowing the angel of the Lord was waiting to hold my hand. It was about the time I just got married…. It was a long story but it was so deep.”

He went further, explaining that Alfa Sule had directly told him to leave the ministry.

According to Woli Agba, he had been working with his brother for about 15 years and did not expect the relationship to end that way.

He recalled going to plead with his elder brother after the decision and said members of his family also intervened.

“I did not do anything; he just said leave me my group. Go. I went to prostrate; my family went to him; they went to ask him. I went to prostrate; he said he did not do anything wrong to him.”

Woli Agba said the decision was particularly difficult because Alfa Sule had supported him financially for years.

“I said, Uncle, where do you want me to go? He has been paying my salary for 15 years.”

He also recalled taking his wife to Alfa Sule to receive his blessing after their marriage, saying he had never planned to leave his brother.

“I even took my wife to him so he could bless my wife because I did not have any plan of leaving my brother.”

In his latest appearance on The Ajibola Akinyefa Podcast, which started trending on Wednesday night, he said he released his younger brother after what he believed was divine instruction.

According to Alfa Sule, he believed God was telling him to allow Woli Agba to go and pursue his own path.

He also claimed that he did not initially know Woli Agba was already considering leaving the ministry. (Punch)