Despite the tragic death of Rev. David Azamman in a car accident on Saturday, May 24, ex-Muslims in northern Nigeria have declared their unwavering commitment to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Rev. Azamman, a well-known evangelist based in Kaduna with a significant social media following, died while returning from a large outdoor crusade held in Makurdi. He had been a mentor and spiritual father to many ex-Muslims who converted to Christianity in the region.
Speaking on Thursday, Evangelist Ibrahim Dikko, who leads a network of these converts, emphasized that Azamman’s death would not derail their mission. Presenting several former Muslims who had been mentored by the late preacher, Dikko stated:
“Azamman was not just a blessing to us—he was a blessing to the world. He shaped our lives in profound ways. Though Elijah has gone, many Elishas remain. We’ve received his mantle, and the mission continues. Azamman is not dead; his legacy of evangelism lives on through us. We will carry the torch forward. May his soul rest in peace.”
In a separate Facebook post, Dikko paid tribute to several ex-Muslim evangelists at the forefront of revival in the North. He wrote:
“We are Christ’s Soldiers—former Muslims from northern Nigeria, now boldly preaching and defending the Gospel against Islamic falsehood.
“Many Muslims are stunned by how God is using ex-Muslims to spread the Gospel. Christians, this is the time to cast off fear and rise with boldness. Some believers try to discourage us from evangelism through apologetics, but the church today needs fearless witnesses—just like the apostles and the great generals of faith before us.
“It brings me joy to see God fulfilling His Word—Matthew 20:16, Mark 10:31, Luke 13:30—all declaring that the last will be first. God is raising ex-Muslims to lead a fresh wave of revival in our time.”
He continued with a challenge to the wider Church:
“Too many Christians have become complacent and casual with God. That’s why you’re not on fire. Wake up! Arise and advance the Gospel. The days of being afraid of Muslims are over. Be bold—preach to them, pray for them, and trust God to do the rest.”
Celebrating the rising influence of former Muslims in Christian ministry, Dikko added:
“God is raising former Muslims as pastors, apostles, prophets, teachers, and evangelists. Jesus is washing them clean and using them as mighty vessels in this generation. These ‘stones’ that God is raising—ex-Muslims, ex-Hindus, ex-atheists, ex-pagans—are on fire for the Gospel like never before.”
He also honored some leading figures in the movement:
“I celebrate the late Rev. Azamman—our covering, our warrior, our father in the faith. I also honor Evangelist Musa B. M., a former Fulani Muslim who now burns with revival fire, reaching his people with the Gospel of Christ. The North is experiencing a shift—Muslims are turning to Jesus and becoming instruments of transformation.
“The Great Commission is not a suggestion—it is a divine command. The Church exists for no other reason than to draw people to Christ. If we’re not doing that, then everything else—sermons, cathedrals, even the Bible—is in vain. God became Man to reconcile us to Himself. That’s our message. That’s our mission.”
