A Nigerian young lady, identified as Teewhy, has sparked debate after opting to travel for evangelism on the day her mother was buried. She missed her mum’s burial to do God’s work.
Her friend, Ayomide Adetoro, shared the emotional story on Instagram. He described how Teewhy chose to continue their ministry’s mission despite losing her mother. The pair work together with Jesus Must Be Seen (JMBS), an evangelical movement focused on spreading the gospel.
According to Adetoro, Teewhy’s mother died on September 21, 2026. Days later, the group travelled to Port Harcourt for an evangelism mission. However, the team discovered something unexpected while still in the car. Teewhy revealed that her mother’s burial was taking place that same day. 
Her decision left her friends stunned and raised questions about faith, family responsibilities and the personal sacrifices people make for religious commitments.
Evangelism: Teewhy’s Decision Leaves Friends Speechless
Adetoro said he rushed to Teewhy’s home with other friends after learning about her mother’s death. They stayed with her to comfort her during the difficult period.
The group had planned to travel to Port Harcourt that week before Teewhy mum’s death. Adetoro assumed Teewhy would remain behind to mourn her mother. Instead, she insisted on joining the mission, even as she cried.
“Ayo, I will still go and evangelise o,” she reportedly told him.
Despite his surprise, the group eventually travelled together. They arrived in Port Harcourt on Saturday, September 26. Then, while they sat in the car, Teewhy disclosed that her mother’s burial was taking place that day.
“Bobo, today is Mumsi’s burial,” she told them.
Adetoro said the revelation left everyone speechless. He struggled to understand why she had travelled without telling them about the burial date. When they asked her why she had come, she replied,
“We came to do God’s work na.”
According to Adetoro, Teewhy delivered the response with a soft smile and tears in her eyes. After a prolonged silence, she reportedly urged her friends to play music.
Adetoro said the moment left a lasting impression on him.
Friend’s Tribute Sparks Debate About Faith and Family
In his emotional tribute, Adetoro reassured Teewhy that she would not face her grief alone. He acknowledged that nobody could replace her mother or fill the space she had left. However, he promised that their friends would continue supporting her beyond their evangelism activities.
“You are my family. We are family. And we aren’t going anywhere until Jesus comes for us,” he wrote.
Adetoro also prayed that God would comfort Teewhy in ways their presence alone could not.
In a separate Instagram caption, he marked Teewhy mother’s birthday. He again emphasised the group’s commitment to supporting her. The JMBS movement also described Teewhy as more than a member, calling her family and a leader.
However, her decision has raised a broader question: should religious commitment take precedence over major family responsibilities, particularly a parent’s burial? While some may view her actions as extraordinary devotion, others may question whether she needed to miss such an important family occasion to fulfil the ministry’s plans.
Damilola Says He Would Not Miss His Mother’s Burial
NBG Africa spoke with Damilola, a Christian and choir leader, about whether he would miss his mother’s burial to attend a scheduled church ministration. He firmly rejected the idea.
To explain his position, Damilola recalled an occasion when he had been scheduled to lead a choir ministration on a Sunday. However, his wife went into labour on Saturday night with their first child. He contacted the church and asked it to find a replacement.
Damilola said he could not leave his wife during labour to sing in church. His wife eventually gave birth on Sunday morning. He argued that family responsibilities should not be ignored simply because someone has a religious commitment.
Commenting on Teewhy’s decision, he added, “Her child will do the same thing for her; karma is real.”
The contrasting views highlight the tension between religious devotion and family obligations. For some, Teewhy’s choice reflects extraordinary commitment to her faith. For others, it raises questions about whether ministry should ever come before a parent’s final farewell.
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