Meet the Highland's TikTok Priest

TikTok priest Father James Anyaegbu reaches millions from the Highlands...

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00:00And I tell you today, when you're about to lose hope, remember Abraham.

00:05This is Father James Anyebu, who has become the Highlands' own TikTok priest.

00:10James grew up in Nigeria with a love for drama and storytelling.

00:15Today, he is the parish priest for seven rural communities across the Highlands.

00:20But online, he's become something much bigger.

00:23The Holy Spirit, Amen.

00:25Heavenly Father, we thank you for bringing us into this beautiful month of December.

00:30During the pandemic, when churches closed and many people felt isolated, James took to social media.

00:36May the Lord make His face shine upon you.

00:41Sharing videos about his faith.

00:44Although he says he never imagined the videos would reach millions,

00:48today he has almost 2 million followers across Instagram and TikTok.

00:52And God bless you.

00:57I love you too. God bless you.