Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode has cautioned social media users against trivialising a popular online trend built around the phrase “Holy Spirit carry me,” saying some of the captions attached to the challenge show a lack of reverence.
The actress expressed concern over the way some participants have turned the trend into humour, particularly by linking it with comments about body size and physical features.
In a post on Instagram, Olayode said while calling on the Holy Spirit for help is a meaningful prayer, using such expressions as comic captions diminishes the sacred nature of the reference.
She wrote, “It’s absolutely okay for us to ask the Holy Spirit to carry us; that’s a powerful prayer and a beautiful song.
“What I don’t quite understand are some of the captions that are turning it into a cruise. Seeing captions like Holyspirit no carry me because of my big nyash, because I get weight, because he no like small things, makes me cringe.
“Do we know who we’re talking about here? The Holyspirit?!”
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The actress urged Christians to treat references to the Holy Spirit with greater respect, warning against turning sacred expressions into social media jokes.
“Please, let’s be careful. Let’s not reduce something sacred to a joke. Please, let’s honour and revere the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is not for trends or a punchline for attention. Let’s honour Him.
“I know we like to joke and catch cruise online, and sometimes it’s really just vibes. But I’ve been feeling a bit uncomfortable; we Christians take too many things with levity. People of other religions wouldn’t dare mention the name of their prophet or god without honour. We throw the name of JESUS around with no regard for the Holy Spirit? No, please, it’s a No! No!
“Everything can’t always be fun and games, not when it concerns someone so precious, not when it concerns THE HOLYSPIRIT. For me personally, we can make jokes, do fun things, and be joyful without being careless. Just sharing my heart.”
The “Holy Spirit carry me” trend has gained traction on TikTok, where users mimic reaching out to the Holy Spirit—often portrayed symbolically as a bird—while acting out humorous scenarios.
Several Nollywood stars, including Funke Akindele and Mercy Johnson, have also participated in the viral challenge.
