A man identified as Prophet Elijah from Angola has sparked widespread reactions online after reportedly claiming that he has survived for nine years without consuming solid food.
According to a post shared by African Folder, Prophet Elijah allegedly survives on water alone and claims he intends to continue his fast until 2056.
The extraordinary claim has left social media users divided, with some questioning whether such an extended fast without food is physically possible.
Internet Users Demand Proof and Mock Extreme Fasting Claim
One user immediately demanded evidence, writing, “Where is the proof?? 9 years or 9 minutes 😭😭😭.” Another appeared to question the details of the claim, joking, “Is it 9 years without food or you guys meant without cutting hair 😅🤣.”
Other commenters dismissed the claim altogether, with one posting, “🧢🧢🧢🧢,” while another simply wrote, “What kind of lie is this?”
The comparison to Jesus also featured in the reactions. “Congratulations, you have beaten the Jesus record, my boy 😂 so now you should repeat it for only 90 days in front of the camera,” one user wrote.
Another commenter focused on what they considered the only visible evidence of a prolonged period, saying, “The only thing evident without a doubt is his hair, which I believe he carried for years without cutting it.”
Social Media Humor and Backlash Over Religious Claims
Some reactions took a humorous approach to the extraordinary claim. “What about me that haven’t breathed for 12years now 😂😂😂,” one user joked, while another wrote, “Visa haviishi hii dunia kaka🤣🤣🤣.”
The claim also triggered criticism of religious figures and practices. One commenter wrote, “The level of awareness and awake wey I wake from Religious slavery now ehn, if any pastor come to preach to me, na hot water I go pour am.”
Another user sarcastically wrote, “Jesus blown the trumpet please ...😂😂we are done with this,” while another questioned, “But he couldn’t conquer poverty 🤦🏾.”
Skepticism Remains High Amid Traditional Religious Practices
The post also attracted the reaction, “Only in Africa 🤦♂️,” reflecting the scepticism surrounding the reported feat.
Prophet Elijah’s reported claim comes amid longstanding religious traditions surrounding fasting, in which believers voluntarily abstain from food for varying periods as an act of spiritual devotion.
