Religious leaders are taking aim at dancehall artiste Valiant, whose latest track Short Shorts has sparked controversy because its accompanying music video appeared to mimic a church service.

“I hope Valiant would come to an altar but in a different way, in submission and healing to the Lord,” said Pastor Barry Hall of Ekklesia Bible Fellowship.

The video setting appears to be a place in New York that hosts Sunday services and describes itself as a place where people can grow in their faith. In the video, scantily dressed women take their seats in what appears to be a church before being informed that the pastor will be arriving shortly. Seconds later, Valiant walks to the ‘pulpit’, microphone in hand. He opens with, "Morning ladies, the Bible verse said I can do all things through Christ who strengthens ..." before shouts of "me" erupt from the video vixens.