DJ Xclusive questions growing trend of holding church services in nightclubs
By Paulette Mboga, October 22, 2025Media personality DJ Xclusive has questioned the growing trend of holding church services in nightclubs, saying the move has sparked confusion among Christians and raised questions about respect for places of worship.
Speaking on his radio show on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, about a popular event known as Third Service, the DJ expressed concern over what he described as a worrying blend between sacred and secular spaces.
According to DJ Xclusive, some church groups have begun organising Sunday services in clubs that host adult entertainment events during the week.
He said this new culture has left many Kenyans wondering whether the church is running out of appropriate venues or simply embracing modern trends.
Concern over mixing worship and entertainment
“There are these church events being organised in clubs. Now unapata, because I know one, inaitwa Third Service. Many people are now raising questions. I have seen Christians on TikTok asking, jameni, ni spaces tumekosa za kufanya hizi sherehe whereby tunachukua sherehe ya Mungu tunaipeleka kwa club ambayo the previous night ile bend over ilikua inafanywa hapo,” he said.
DJ Xclusive noted that some of the clubs where such services are being held are the same venues that host exotic dancers and parties a few days before.
“Some of these clubs even have nights where they have strippers. Si ni mimi nakuambia. Sasa unapigana na nani. On a Thursday, kumekua na exotic dancers, on Sunday mnabadilisha the same same venue, mnaifanya ni church club and people are asking what is going on,” he added.
He further questioned whether it was right for believers to worship in such spaces, saying it sends mixed messages to the public about the distinction between spiritual and secular life.
“I want to hear from Christians if they are ok with this. Whereby unaambiwa hakuna pombe lakini system, sound ni za club, tunakuja kupiga sherehe ya Mungu ndani ya club. Have you heard about this and do you find any issue that there is a church event ina happen ndani ya bar?” he posed.
His remarks have sparked a larger discussion about the commercialisation of worship spaces and the evolving ways in which modern Christians choose to gather.
Many now await responses from church leaders on whether this practice aligns with the values of faith or undermines them.