Mike Abdul Weighs In On Tattoo Controversy

Gospel singer Mike Abdul has weighed in on the controversy over Pastor Kingsley Okonkwo’s recent tattoo, which has stirred reactions among Christians online.

Gkingmusik reports that Okonkwo, who leads David Christian Centre in Lagos and is a known relationship coach, shared pictures of a tattoo on his arm which sparked debates about whether pastors should have body art.

Okonkwo explained that there is no clear biblical rule against tattoos and said that a Christian’s faith should be judged by character and actions rather than appearance.

He described his tattoo as a personal choice, not intended to oppose Christian values or follow trends, and suggested that it could even be a way to share his faith.

He also noted that many objections to tattoos often come from individual preferences, church rules, or personal interpretations, rather than clear instructions from scripture.

Reacting via his Instagram page, Mike Abdul said tattoos do not dishonour the body.

The Ojoro crooner pointed out that tattoos have been used in many cultures to show identity, memory, status, or faith.

He added that what matters is the intention behind the tattoo, not the ink itself.

Abdul said a tattoo can be meaningful if it reminds someone of gratitude, purpose, or faith, and that true spirituality is shown through transformed lives, not unmarked skin.

He wrote: “Tattoos were used for identity, memory, status, covenant, and storytelling across ancient cultures, nothing more. Tattoos don’t dishonour the body. What dishonors a temple is not writing on the walls, what matters is what the mark points to, not the mark itself. God reads hearts, not skin. Ink without conviction is decoration. Ink with conviction is remembrance.

“If a tattoo leads you closer to gratitude, identity, or reverence, it has served a good purpose for you. Faith is not proven by unmarked skin, but by transformed lives.”