ACCRA, Dec 25: A 30-year-old Ghanaian man known online as Ebo Jesus, who also calls himself Ebo Noah, has gone viral after declaring that the world is on the brink of a catastrophic flood set to begin on December 25. Claiming to have received a divine vision, the self-styled prophet says God has warned him that relentless rain will engulf the Earth for three consecutive years, ushering in a modern-day apocalypse.

According to Ebo, the only path to survival lies in building contemporary versions of Noah’s Ark. In a series of widely shared videos filmed in Ghana, he is seen overseeing the construction of wooden vessels, hammering planks and issuing urgent warnings to humanity. Some of the clips have racked up millions of views on platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, drawing both fascination and alarm.

In one video titled “What will happen and how it will happen,” posted in August, Ebo claims that God revealed the exact timing of the disaster: Christmas Day. He says the rain will not stop for three years, flooding cities, drowning nations, and wiping out those who fail to prepare. Ebo insists he plans to live aboard one of the arks throughout the deluge.

Based on his posts, Ebo has already built—or is in the process of building—several wooden arks. However, the vessels appear far smaller than the biblical ark described in the Book of Genesis, which is said to have measured roughly 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet high. The arks seen in Ebo’s videos resemble modest wooden boats rather than ocean-spanning lifeboats.

Despite the absence of any scientific or meteorological evidence predicting a global flood, Ebo’s warnings have struck a chord with a segment of online followers. Some praise him as a modern prophet preparing for the end times. Others have donated funds or expressed readiness to join him when the rains begin.

Yet skepticism has been just as loud. Critics argue that the money spent on building the arks could be better used to help vulnerable communities. Many have also questioned the practicality of the vessels, pointing out the apparent lack of engines, steering systems, or structural features capable of withstanding prolonged flooding.

Local media reports cited by Ghana Web claim Ebo has built around 10 wooden arks so far. His videos often feature livestock—an apparent nod to the biblical Noah narrative—while showing him fasting, praying, and dressed in sackcloth as he warns of an imminent apocalypse.

Religious scholars and Christian commentators have also pushed back, noting that the Bible itself appears to contradict Ebo’s prophecy. In Genesis 9:11, God makes a covenant with Noah, symbolized by the rainbow, promising never again to destroy the Earth with a flood. According to some interpretations of biblical prophecy, future destruction is said to come by fire, not water.

Ebo Noah is far from the first figure to predict the end of the world—and history is littered with failed doomsday prophecies. Still, as Christmas draws near, his followers continue to prepare for what they believe will be the beginning of a global catastrophe, while skeptics remain unconvinced, watching and waiting as the clock ticks toward December 25.