Prophet Who Predicted Christmas Apocalypse Spotted at Sarkodie Concert Sparks Outrage

A Ghanaian prophet who predicted a Christmas Day apocalypse sparks outrage after being spotted at Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert (image source)

ACCRA — Ghanaian preacher Prophet Eboh Noah, who earlier this year sent shockwaves across the country by predicting that the world would end on December 25, has triggered renewed public outrage after being spotted attending Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert on the very day his prophecy failed to materialise.

Eboh Noah rose to national prominence after claiming to have received a divine revelation warning of an imminent global apocalypse. He urged followers to abandon their homes, jobs and possessions and relocate to makeshift “arks” he was constructing, which he said would shield them from destruction. Reports indicated that some followers travelled long distances and uprooted their families in preparation for the predicted end of the world.

Public concern mounted as images circulated of families camping near the arks, prompting intervention by authorities. The preacher was briefly arrested and questioned earlier in the year but later released after officials concluded that, while his actions were disruptive and controversial, they did not breach any specific criminal laws.

In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Eboh Noah remained defiant, repeatedly insisting through sermons and social media appearances that December 25 marked humanity’s final day. However, when Christmas Day passed without incident, followers were reportedly told that the apocalypse had been “postponed” and instructed to return home.

The situation escalated when videos and photographs emerged showing the preacher attending Sarkodie’s high-profile Rapperholic Concert in Accra on December 25. He was seen dancing, socialising and enjoying the event, fuelling accusations of hypocrisy and deception. The images spread rapidly online, triggering widespread backlash.

Public anger intensified further after the preacher was later seen flaunting a luxury Mercedes-Benz, raising questions about how he financed both the vehicle and the construction of the arks. Critics accused him of exploiting religious faith for personal gain, arguing that vulnerable followers bore the cost of his failed prophecy.

Social media platforms were flooded with reactions ranging from satire and ridicule to anger and sympathy for affected followers. Religious commentators referenced biblical warnings against false prophecy, including Hosea 4:6, which speaks of destruction stemming from lack of knowledge.

Despite the criticism, a segment of Eboh Noah’s supporters continues to defend him, arguing that divine timelines can change and that his message should not be dismissed outright. The episode has reignited national debate in Ghana over the regulation of prophetic movements, accountability of religious leaders and the balance between freedom of worship and public protection.

For many observers, the controversy has become a cautionary tale about unchecked spiritual authority in the age of social media, where influence can spread rapidly with profound real-world consequences.