‘Jesus is no longer on the cross’ – Korede Bello opens up on Christian faith

Korede Bello (Singer)

Singer Korede Bello has spoken about his Christian faith, explaining what the resurrection of Jesus means to him and how he moved from Islam to Christianity.

In a video on Instagram, Bello said people shouldn't focus so much on the death of Jesus, because his sacrifice is already finished.

“Does Jesus still belong on the cross? Before you crucify me, know that I am a Christian, and Christ has already died for me. He has already been crucified, so there’s no need for that. Jesus never said, ‘Remember me on the cross.’ Am I saying the cross isn’t important? No,” he clarified.

The singer explained that while he was praying, he realised that Jesus is no longer on the cross. Instead, he is now sitting next to God the Father.

“I was praying and looking at the cross when it hit me—He’s no longer on it. When I think of Jesus, I think of my identity as seated right next to the Father. That’s where I am,” Bello said.

He stressed that the resurrection is central to the Christian faith, citing Apostle Paul: “If Christ has not risen, then your faith is futile.”

Bello also shared that he was born and raised a Muslim, but turned to Christianity after studying the Bible on his own. 

“I was not born a Christian. I was born a Muslim. I had to start with the Bible myself—not for religious reasons, but for personal reasons,” he explained.

The musician expressed concern that many Christians remain overly focused on the cross, rather than the risen Christ. 

“Our faith and identity are in the Christ who has ascended and is right next to the Father. When we pray, we pray through someone who is not on earth or on the tree. The cross carried our sins—the old identity is gone. Staying there is like nailing Christ over and over again,” he said.

Bello encouraged believers to prioritise love as the true sign of Christian identity, recalling Jesus’ teaching: “People will know you’re my followers by the love you have for each other.”

He also pointed out that taking communion is the real way to remember Jesus, showing both his sacrifice and his victory.