LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Popular clergyman and televangelist Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin has laid his mother, Mama Asetu, to rest in a lavish ceremony that has sparked widespread reactions across social media and beyond.
The funeral drew attention after reports emerged that the centenarian was interred in a gold-plated casket valued at over N150 million.
Mama Asetu, who reportedly passed away in May 2025 at the age of 104, was buried months later in her hometown of Aleibiri, Bayelsa State. The burial ceremony took place on Friday, December 12, 2025, following a solemn funeral service attended by family members, clergy, and well-wishers.
Footage from the event later surfaced online, showcasing the gleaming gold-plated coffin that held the remains of the late matriarch. The sight of the immaculate casket quickly became a talking point, with many viewers expressing shock and awe at its opulence.
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While the atmosphere at the graveside remained somber as Mama Asetu was committed to the earth, public conversation shifted toward the reported cost of the casket.
One account claimed the price exceeded N100 million, while other reports placed its value at more than N150 million, fueling debates about faith, and burial customs.
