RCCG Pastor is 'Britain's Most Inspirational Black Person'

Pastor Agu Irukwu of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Jesus House, London Parish, has been chosen as "Britain’s Most Inspirational Black Person". He was picked from a list that also included current US president, Barack Obama, former South African President, Nelson Mandela, and African-American icon, Martin Luther King.

The poll was organized by Mayor of London, Boris Johnson in collaboration with the popular free Metro Newspaper. According to the newspaper's website: "The competition takes place during Black History Month, which champions black culture, history and heritage, and seeks to recognise the contribution made by black people to Britain".