Chris Okafor
Profession: Pastor
Born: April 4, 1970
Age: 55 years old
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Known for: founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry
Biography
Chris Okafor is a Nigerian pastor, and televangelist known as the founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, which is also called Liberation City. He is also an author and Philanthropist.
Pastor Okafor was born in Benin City, Edo State, to parents, Mr and Mrs Stephen Okafor. He had his primary education at Ohuoba primary school, Edo State, and his secondary education at Edo College. He obtained a bachelors degree in Business Adminstration Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma, in Edo State. He had his doctorate program at Benson Idahosa University and his theological studies at Bethel Bible Institute.
He came into the Ministry with a personal encounter while serving in church roles which include prayer leadership and evangelism.
He founded Liberation City with its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. He started initially in November 2003 in his apartment and later moved to a bigger space as the congregation increased. The ministry focuses on faith based teachings, prophetic declarations, deliverance and healing. He has been able to establish a strong following with his teachings, and healing services.
As an author, he has so many publications such as; Changing Family Altars and Patterns Volume 1 and Volume 2, Dealing With Enemies Behind The Scenes, and The Jinx Breaker.
He is also a philantrhopist where he runs skills programs and scholarships for underprivileged students through his Chris Okafor Humanity Foundation.
Dr Chris Okafor was married to his first wife Bessem Agnes Okafor before they parted ways in 2012. They have four children together namely; Amarachi, Chinyere, Chris Junior, and Chidera. He got married traditionally to his new wife, Pearl, in October 2025.
He has been faced with lots of controversies most especially as regards to his relationship with a Nollywod actress named Doris Ogala. According to Premium Times, it was reported that both Doris Ogala and Chris Okafor has been in the spotlight following allegations of unfulfilled marriage pledge and some other claims.
The pastor tendered an apology to Doris Ogala on a Sunday service where he was seen kneeling down in front of the members of his congregation while showing remorse to what he referred to as past mistakes.
Career Timeline
- 2003 – He founded Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry
- 2014 – He published the book , and The Jinx Breaker
- 2014 – He published the book Dealing With Enemies Behind The Scenes
- 2015 – He published the book Changing Family Altars and Patterns Volume 1
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Chris Okafor
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Religion: Christianity
- Spouse: Pearl Okafor (m. 2025), Bessem Agnes Okafor (ex)
- Children: Chinyere, Amarachi, Chidera, Chris Junior (Son)
- Official Wesbite: Instagram @chrisokaforministries
Trivia
- He is originally from Ihite, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
- He grew up in the Anglican Communion.
- He was honoured as the Best Accurate Seer for the year 2012, by Newsthurb magazine.
- Chris Okafor earns from book sales and teaching materials, ministry support, conference and speaking engagements. His net worth is over $3 million according to online sources.
