This archive report was first published on 24 September 2019.
On September 22, 2019, a video of Kenyan televangelist James Ng'ang'a went viral after being shared by popular American rapper Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, alias Snoop Dogg.
The video, which was posted on Snoop Dogg's Instagram account, shows Pastor Ng'ang'a repeatedly hitting a young man on the head in a bid to exorcise him, before moving on to hit other congregants on the head.
"When you are late with the offering but the Reverend needs his money," Snoop captioned the video clip, making a joke out of the televangelist's methods.
Ng'ang'a, the founder of Neno Evangelism, has become an online sensation in recent times due to his dramatic videos that are constantly shared on social media.
His actions have sparked controversy, with many expressing shock and concern over his methods.