By Deborah Adesina
Jimmy Adekoya, a Microbiology graduate of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), who served as the Music Director and later President of the Redeemed Christian Fellowship (RCF) on campus, weds his partner in style, and this sparked reactions on social media as it happened to be a same-sex wedding in the United States.
In viral photos, the former RCF pastor, now with braided hair and a new look, was captured kissing his bald partner, holding hands, and flaunting their wedding rings. Reports say they had been together for about a year and ten months before eventually tying the knot. Announcing the wedding on Instagram, Adekoya shared photos with his partner, Mr. O’Donovan Seamus, captioning them, “The beginning of forever.”
He also wrote: "Seamus, on this day, Valentine, I give you the greatest gift I could ever give... my life."
Despite the controversy surrounding his wedding, Adekoya remains vocal about his faith. "I Am Still a Preacher of the Gospel." He stated that he has been a preacher of the gospel for over five years and continues to spread the message of love and inclusion.
Now a passionate and dedicated advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion within faith communities, Adekoya has been at the forefront of creating safe and affirming spaces where people of all identities can fully embrace both their spirituality and authenticity.
As a team leader at House of Rainbow, he actively works to bridge the gap between faith and identity through dynamic teaching, heartfelt preaching, and dedicated pastoral and community outreach. To Adekoya, “true inclusion is a divine imperative”—a belief that it is not just a social or moral virtue but a spiritual necessity. As he often says, “The world will adjust.”
According to QuestLGBTI UK, a conference is set to be held from Friday, July 18, to Sunday, July 20, 2025, focusing on how churches and individuals can create spaces where everyone feels loved and accepted for who they are. The event will also discuss creating safe spaces of mutual respect for the LGBTQ+ community.
Adekoya has been invited as a guest speaker alongside Jide Macaulay, Founder and CEO of House of Rainbow (an LGBTQ+ faith-based organization). "Reverend Jide Macaulay is the visionary behind House Of Rainbow CIC, where he serves as Founder & CEO. He is a prominent figure, openly embracing his identity as a gay British-Nigerian, born in London. With a profound commitment to Christianity, he has been a minister since 1998, serving as an Anglican Priest, pastor, and preacher. Beyond his spiritual pursuits, he is a multifaceted individual, showcasing his talents as an inspirational speaker, author, poet, and HIV Positive Activist."— QuestLGBTI UK
Adekoya’s wedding has drawn mixed reactions, with many reflecting on his past as a devoted campus pastor. Popo, a Nigerian upcoming artist who was once his roommate, expressed shock after discovering that his former friend, who led night vigils and was deeply committed to the gospel, had married a man. "When your only offense is being a gay man who loves Jesus," Popo wrote.
Meanwhile, in his Instagram story, Adekoya defended homosexuality, stating that it was not a sin. He reposted a message from Jide Macaulay with the caption, “Stop religious homophobia.”
A childhood friend, John Adesegha, also reacted, saying, "I know him from secondary school, and we lived close to each other in Ikorodu. He has been behaving like a woman from the onset, so I’m not surprised."
In an already deleted Instagram story, Adekoya reaffirmed his identity, boldly stating: "I am a gay man who loves Jesus."
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