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Who Is Ebo Noah and What Did He Claim?
A self-proclaimed Christian pastor from Ghana, identified as Ebo Noah (also called Ebo Jesus or Prophet Ebo), gained international attention in late 2025 by claiming that the world would end on December 25, 2025. He asserted that God warned him of a global apocalypse and even began building large boats (similar to Noah’s Ark) to “save believers.” The Times of India+1
Videos circulating on social media showed him near unfinished wooden vessels and preaching the imminent end. These apocalyptic messages were spread across platforms like TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and X. The Times of India
However, no scientific or religious authority has verified any such claim. The prediction failed to materialize, and authorities in Ghana reportedly arrested Ebo Noah for spreading false information and causing public alarm. Facebook+1
Ebo Noah gained millions of views on TikTok and YouTube by posing as a modern-day Noah. He claimed God had given him a divine vision of a three-year rainstorm. To “save” humanity, he supervised the construction of 10 large wooden boats, which he called “arks.” He told his followers that these vessels were the only places of refuge from the coming doom.
The Failed Flood and the “Postponement”
As Christmas Day 2025 approached, the situation became desperate. Hundreds of people—some traveling from neighboring countries—abandoned their jobs, schools, and homes to wait near his arks. Many brought their entire life savings and belongings, gripped by “mass psychosis.”
When the sun rose on December 25 with clear skies and no rain, the “prophet” did not apologize. Instead, he released a video claiming his three-week fast had persuaded God to “postpone” the apocalypse. Just days later, he was seen partying at a high-profile music concert and riding in a luxury 2025 Mercedes-Benz, leading to a massive public backlash and his eventual arrest for deceiving the public.
A Global Pattern: Fake Pastors and Indian Babas
The story of Ebo Noah is not an isolated incident. It reflects a dangerous global trend where religion is turned into a business. In many parts of Africa, where poverty and lack of education are widespread, people often turn to “miracle workers” for hope. These fake pastors promise wealth, health, and salvation in exchange for donations, often leaving their followers even poorer.
This is strikingly similar to the “Fake Baba” culture in India. Just as Ebo Noah used the fear of a flood to gain fame and money, many self-styled godmen in India use the fear of “bad luck” or “evil spirits” to manipulate people.
False Miracles: Both use staged events to prove their “powers.”
Targeting the Vulnerable: They focus on people facing financial or health crises who have nowhere else to turn.
The Pursuit of Luxury: While followers suffer, these leaders often live in palaces and drive expensive cars.
Why Do People Fall for It?
The primary drivers of this exploitation are poverty and a lack of quality education. When people are desperate and lack scientific or rational understanding, they become easy targets for “divine” fear-mongering. Whether it is a fake prophet in Ghana building a wooden boat or a fake baba in India selling a “miracle” stone, the goal is always the same: money and fame.
The arrest of Ebo Noah serves as a vital reminder that true faith should never require fear or the surrender of one’s rational mind to a self-serving individual.
Similarly, in India, many fake babas and self-styled religious gurus have misled followers for personal gain — including money, fame, and influence. These individuals exploit emotional devotion and spiritual longing, just as some online self-proclaimed prophets exploit fear of an apocalypse.
The common pattern is simple:
👉 False religious claims often thrive where people lack education, economic security, or critical verification mechanisms.
The Dangers of Religious Misinformation
Religious misinformation has real consequences:
It can create unnecessary fear and panic among believers.
It distracts from real social and spiritual needs.
It undermines trust in legitimate religious teachings and institutions.
It erodes critical thinking in communities that need empowerment the most.
Just as Indians are encouraged to question fake babas, Africans and others around the world must be cautious of self-proclaimed prophets with spectacular predictions.
🏁 Conclusion: Truth Over Sensationalism
The case of Ebo Noah should be a reminder:
👉 Truth matters more than viral sensationalism — especially when it involves people’s beliefs and emotional well-being.
Whether in Ghana, India, or anywhere else, religious figures must be held accountable for false claims that create fear, profiteer from vulnerable populations, or exploit faith for personal gain.
Instead of spreading panic, society needs stronger education, better fact-checking, and support systems that protect people from misinformation — whether religious, political, or otherwise.
