A Nigerian actress Adunni Ade has opened up about her personal spiritual journey, revealing that she returned to Islam on December 31, 2016, after years of practising Christianity.
Speaking in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the actress said she was born to a Muslim father and Christian mother. She explained that her father allowed his children to freely choose the faith they wished to practise.
Adunni Ade later converted to Christianity and attended churches including Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) and Christ Livingspring Apostolic Ministry (CLAM).
According to her, she eventually returned to Islam and has since felt happier, more fulfilled and blessed. She also disclosed that her oldest son has chosen to practise Islam.
The actress said she kept her Muslim identity private for years because she felt it was “almost forbidden” to openly identify as a Muslim within the entertainment industry.
She added that since publicly speaking about her faith, she has faced backlash from some Christian fans, including losing followers on social media, while also receiving significant support from Muslims.