Christian TikTok user warns against the ‘stiletto challenge’ linked to Lord Ganesha

INSPIRED BY MUSIC VIDEO

- NADIA KHAN

A RECENT video shared by an American TikTok user urging Christians to refrain from partaking in the viral “Nicki Minaj Stiletto Challenge” as it was linked to the Hindu deity, Lord Ganesha, has garnered significant backlash.

The challenge has seen women and men from around the world using stilettos or other high-heeled shoes, in a squatting position with one leg crossed over the other, while balanced on stacked objects such as cups, books, gym weights, and even bottles of nail polish.

The trend is seemingly inspired by a music video from more than a decade ago.

In the music video, musician Minaj, who is using high-heeled shoes, poses next to a pool in a squatting position, with one leg crossed over the other. However, her feet are touching the ground.

Last week, a TikTok user “Kayla Marie Gabbard” posted a video which has taken the challenge in a new direction, sparking much debate.

In the video, in which she also has a greenscreen in the background of Lord Ganesh, Gabbard said: “I know it is trending, but it doesn’t mean it is right. Make sure if you are a Jesus following Christian, don’t do this.”

Gabbard said it was different if you were Hindu, and practised the religion.

“But if you are a Christian, and you are out here posing like ‘lowercase g’ Gods, it is going against Jesus Christ.”

Gabbard goes on to tell Christians that they cannot participate and have anything to do with other Gods.

“The Bible says, ‘come out from among them, you are to be set apart’. You ain’t supposed to be doing the same things they are doing. It is a trap and so many people are falling for it. Be careful of these trends, make sure you know what you are doing and why you are doing it and if it has anything to do with Jesus Christ or not.”

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