I Stopped Paying Tithes Because Churches Are Rich” — Toke Makinwa Explains Her Decision
I Stopped Paying Tithes Because Churches Are Rich” — Toke Makinwa Explains Her Decision
✍️ By Tobi | February 16, 2026 | 14:02 PM
Media personality Toke Makinwa has sparked intense conversations online after openly explaining why she stopped paying tithes, during a candid discussion on WithChude.
According to Makinwa, her decision was a deliberate and conscious one. She said she stopped paying tithes because “all the churches I know are rich”, adding that she no longer felt led to continue the practice. Instead, she said she prefers to channel her giving directly to people and causes in need.
“I kind of stopped paying tithes to the church because all the churches I know are rich, and I decided that I’m not doing it anymore,” she said. “I would rather go to hospitals, widows’ homes, motherless babies’ homes and the rest. I have a lot of people to gift, and I feel like that’s what I should do.”
The media entrepreneur further clarified that she still gives offerings in church and contributes whenever the church makes specific requests. However, she no longer participates in monthly tithing, explaining that she believes she has found her personal calling in directly supporting people in need.
Her remarks have since divided opinions online, with supporters applauding her honesty and commitment to philanthropy, while critics argue that tithing remains a fundamental aspect of Christian doctrine. The discussion continues to fuel broader debates around faith, giving, and personal conviction in modern Christianity.
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